AUCTION: Whiston Drive, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2
North West
£145,000Guide Price
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction by the Modern Method, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow has single-level accommodation and scope for a comprehensive update. The living room has a feature fireplace, while the kitchen opens into a conservatory with access to the rear garden. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a three-piece white suite. The property also has a lawned rear garden and is leasehold, with a stated annual ground rent of £7. Buyers should review the auction terms, including the reservation fee and completion period, and confirm the lease details before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This single-level two-bedroom bungalow offers a clear medium-scale renovation project, with the dated finishes across the living room and bedrooms and a substantially dated kitchen giving scope to reshape the interior to your taste. The conservatory also looks weathered and deteriorated, so its condition and repair needs warrant a closer look; the rear garden appears maintained, and the available exterior views show no obvious major roof failure.
The score is 46/100 (grade E), reflecting limited condition and overall opportunity scores rather than a judgement that the price is dear. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the auction starting bid is £145,000 plus a reservation fee, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay at this level.
Key opportunities
- Rework the dated kitchen as part of a coherent update to the home.
- Refresh the living room and both bedrooms with updated finishes and flooring.
- Make the most of the single-level bungalow layout and lawned rear garden; investigate the conservatory’s potential for repair or replacement.
Key risks
- The conservatory framing and glazing appear deteriorated; inspection is needed to establish the extent of work required.
- The missing floor area prevents comparison with local £/sqf and leaves price value difficult to assess.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Bolton Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Bolton
Moses Gate Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Moses Gate
Hall i' th' Wood Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Hall I Th Wood
Farnworth Rail Station
1.9 miles
Train · Farnworth
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