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Common Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, Wakefield

Yorkshire

£140,000

Listed on 01/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1055 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in South Kirkby has a practical layout with separate reception rooms and a rear garden. An entrance hall with an open staircase and understairs storage leads to the front dining room and a separate living room overlooking the garden. The kitchen has fitted units, space for a freestanding cooker and fridge-freezer, and access to a utility cupboard with provision for a washing machine. A separate WC and side access to the garden complete the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a spacious landing. The room arrangement and proportions offer scope for a purchaser to update the property to suit their requirements. The listing gives an approximate floor area of 1,055 sq ft; measurements should be checked before purchase.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £140,000, this three-bedroom semi-detached home is offered at about £133 per sq ft, 34% below the local average of £202 per sq ft. That is a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire a spacious family home and add value through a light refresh.

The layout includes two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a practical utility cupboard, while the visible exterior appears generally intact. Inside, finishes are dated and worn in places, so there is clear scope for redecoration, refreshed flooring and tidying the overgrown section of the front garden. Overall, the low price and manageable project make this a good opportunity to create a home in your own style.

Key opportunities

  • Use the two reception rooms and generous hallway to make the most of the home's practical family layout.
  • Refresh worn flooring, marked walls and chipped finishes to give the interior a cleaner, more cohesive feel.
  • Tidy and improve the visible front garden to sharpen the home's kerb appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Common Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, Wakefield
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Moorthorpe Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Moorthorpe

  • South Elmsall Rail Station

    2.2 miles

    Train · South Elmsall

  • Thurnscoe Rail Station

    3.1 miles

    Train · Thurnscoe

  • Fitzwilliam Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Fitzwilliam

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£572
Based on a loan of £105,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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