Benson Crescent, Lincoln, LN6
East Midlands
£375,000
Listed on 30/10/2026
Listed on 30/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowArea
1315 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached bungalow is offered with no onward chain and has a generous plot, a single garage and extensive off-road parking. The driveway provides space for several vehicles, with room for a motorhome or caravan, according to the listing.
Inside, the entrance hall has oak flooring and a storage cupboard, leading to a bay-fronted living and dining room. The kitchen and dining area has fitted units and space for a breakfast table, with provision for appliances. The first two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes; the main bedroom also has a WC and wash basin. A separate shower room serves the rest of the accommodation.
Outside, the rear garden includes a large patio and lawn, with access to the garage. The listing notes potential to enlarge the accommodation, subject to planning permission and other consents. Gas central heating is stated, with a Worcester boiler in the garage. The property is freehold and has an EPC appointment arranged.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow has a lot going for it as a practical, light-refresh project: spacious living and dining accommodation, three usable bedrooms, a generous garden with a broad patio, plus a wide driveway and garage. The interior looks clean and functional, so the dated finishes offer scope to personalise rather than pointing to a major overhaul. The listing also mentions possible extension potential, subject to permissions and consents, though feasibility is not established.
The numbers are the main drawback. At £375,000, the asking price is about 17% above the local average per square foot, and adding a mid-to-substantial works programme would leave the overall outlay stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area. That makes it a weaker value opportunity despite the appealing plot and fundamentals.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated wallpaper and decorative finishes to give the clean, usable interiors a more contemporary feel.
- Make the most of the generous rear garden, large patio and raised planting for outdoor living.
- The broad driveway, garage and flexible parking for multiple vehicles, including a motorhome or caravan, are useful practical assets.
Key risks
- The asking price is already above the local per-square-foot benchmark, and allowing for the works programme leaves the overall cost stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area.
- Headroom after works looks limited with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 16% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hykeham Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · North Hykeham
Lincoln Central Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Lincoln
Swinderby Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Swinderby
Saxilby Rail Station
4.9 miles
Train · Saxilby
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