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King John Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1

South West

£170,000Guide Price

Listed on 03/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
679 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Old Town, Swindon is offered with no onward chain and is being sold through the Modern Method of Auction. The ground floor has an entrance hall leading to an open-plan lounge and dining room, with a fitted kitchen at the rear and access to the enclosed garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and shower over. The property has been maintained but would benefit from cosmetic updating, giving a buyer scope to refresh the décor and make changes to suit their needs. The rear garden is enclosed and offers space for seating or planting. On-street parking is available at the front. Cafés, restaurants, shops and other Old Town amenities are within walking distance, with Swindon town centre, the railway station and the M4 also accessible. The auction sale includes a 56-day reservation period and a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £6,600 including VAT. A buyer information pack fee also applies, and an AML check fee is payable after an offer is accepted.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £170,000, this two-bedroom Old Town terrace is priced about 6.6% below the local average per square foot, giving it a reasonable value starting point. The 52/100 D grade reflects the modest overall opportunity: the price is appealing, but the numbers leave little headroom against current local average values.

The project is a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major overhaul. The open-plan living and dining space, fitted kitchen and enclosed garden provide a useful base; updating the décor and worn bedroom carpets, repairing the local wall-finish damage and tidying the garden could give the home a fresher feel. Its Old Town setting and no-onward-chain position add to the appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and worn bedroom carpets, with local wall-finish repairs to sharpen the interior.
  • Make better use of the open-plan living and dining space and update the fitted kitchen’s tired finishes.
  • Tidy and improve the enclosed rear garden to create a more inviting outdoor area.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

King John Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Swindon Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Swindon

  • Kemble Rail Station

    13.5 miles

    Train · Kemble

  • Bedwyn Rail Station

    14.3 miles

    Train · Bedwyn

  • Pewsey Rail Station

    14.7 miles

    Train · Pewsey

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£695
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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