25 Lakeside Drive, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2QJ
South West
£90,000Guide Price
Listed on 17/10/2026
Listed on 17/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant two-bedroom semi-detached house has front and rear gardens and is described as requiring refurbishment. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two reception rooms and a kitchen on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom/WC upstairs.
The property is on Lakeside Drive, with shops and other amenities along Crownhill Road. Nearby outdoor destinations include Ernesettle Creek and Whitleigh Woods Local Nature Reserve, with Dartmoor National Park also within reach. Rail services are available from Plymouth station.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £90,000, this vacant two-bedroom semi offers a substantial project: the photographed rooms have worn or dated finishes, with visible damage in the kitchen and bathroom, while the rear garden is heavily overgrown and the rear render is stained. The two reception rooms and front and rear gardens give the renovation scope to refresh the interior and make better use of the outdoor space, but the roof condition cannot be reliably assessed from the available views.
The overall WHOTS score is 47/100 (Grade E, Low Opportunity). The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; the price and resale economics therefore remain difficult to assess.
Key opportunities
- Two reception rooms provide scope to update the living spaces and tailor their layout and finishes to suit a buyer.
- The dated kitchen and bathroom, along with worn finishes in several photographed rooms, create a clear canvas for a coordinated interior upgrade.
- Front and rear gardens offer outdoor improvement potential, particularly by reclaiming the heavily overgrown rear garden.
Key risks
- Worn finishes across several photographed rooms, damaged kitchen flooring and bathroom surfaces, and an overgrown garden make this a substantial multi-area programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for time and coordination across the interior and grounds.
- The rear render has extensive staining, and the roof condition cannot be reliably assessed from the available views.
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Transport
Nearest stations
St Budeaux Victoria Road Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · St Budeaux
St Budeaux Ferry Road Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · St Budeaux
Saltash Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Saltash
Bere Ferrers Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Bere Ferrers
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