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Gwynne Road, Parkstone , Poole, BH12

South East

£400,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1313 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom semi-detached house has spacious accommodation, a large rear garden and extensive off-road parking. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a dual-aspect lounge, a separate dining room, a kitchen and a cloakroom. Upstairs are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The loft has a Velux window and is described as having potential for further accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions and building regulations. The kitchen is fitted with shaker-style units, worktops, a gas hob and a double electric oven, with space for a dishwasher and fridge-freezer. The house has gas central heating and is mostly double glazed. At the rear, the approximately 80ft garden combines a paved courtyard with a lawned area. The front provides parking for at least six vehicles. The property is situated in Parkstone, close to Branksome Recreation Ground, local shops and eateries, Branksome Station and nearby schools. The listing also notes access to Ashley Cross and Poole town centre. The loft and generous plot offer scope to explore future changes, subject to feasibility and the relevant approvals.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £400,000, this four-bedroom semi-detached house is priced at £305 per sq ft, 13% below the local average—a strong starting point for acquiring a spacious home with room to improve. The interiors are generally usable but dated, making this a light modernisation project rather than a major overhaul; the older kitchen and bathroom finishes offer clear scope to refresh the presentation.

The generous rear garden, parking for at least six vehicles and spacious living rooms give the property distinctive appeal. Loft space with a Velux window may offer further potential, subject to permissions and building regulations. The overall score is a C: the value and fundamentals are strong, while the location score is more average.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a below-local-average price per square foot, with the asking price offering a strong value starting point.
  • Refresh the dated interior finishes, including the kitchen and bathroom, while building on the home's generally maintained condition and spacious living rooms.
  • Make the most of the approximately 80-foot garden and extensive parking; the Velux-lit loft may offer further accommodation potential subject to permissions and building regulations.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Gwynne Road, Parkstone , Poole, BH12
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Branksome Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Branksome Park

  • Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Parkstone

  • Poole Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Poole

  • Bournemouth Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Bournemouth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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