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Cottons Head, Outwell

East of England

£150,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1186 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in a village setting offers a range of ground-floor living space, including a lounge, kitchen/diner, a separate dining room or second reception room, a shower room and a further bathroom. The first floor has three bedrooms. The property is described as requiring refurbishment, giving buyers scope to update the accommodation to suit their needs. Outside, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the rear garden, where a large garage/workshop offers storage or workspace potential. The sale is with no onward chain. An open-house viewing is scheduled, and buyers should confirm the current condition and included features with the agent.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £150,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £126 per sq ft against a local average of £235, making the asking price a standout opportunity for someone prepared to take on a medium-scale project. The house has several reception spaces, driveway parking and a large garage/workshop, giving the refurbishment scope beyond simply updating the interior.

There is plenty to improve: the kitchen looks notably incomplete, the visible wash facilities and finishes are dated, and the rear garden is substantially overgrown. The brick elevations show no obvious major structural failure in the photos, but the garage/workshop and concealed roof condition need checking.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the basic, incomplete-looking kitchen as part of a substantial interior update.
  • Refresh the dated finishes across the visible reception rooms and bedrooms, with several reception spaces offering flexibility.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown rear garden and make better use of the driveway and large garage/workshop.

Key risks

  • Visible staining on the shower-room lower walls should be investigated to establish its cause and extent.
  • The weathered garage/workshop, worn hardstanding and concealed roof condition need inspection.

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Location

Cottons Head, Outwell
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Downham Market Rail Station

    6.2 miles

    Train · Downham Market

  • March Rail Station

    6.6 miles

    Train · March

  • Watlington Rail Station

    8.0 miles

    Train · Watlington

  • Manea Rail Station

    8.2 miles

    Train · Manea

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£567
Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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