Hood Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5

At £190,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local benchmark: £141/sqf compared with £280/sqf locally. The traditional bay-fronted house has generous reception and bedroom spaces, with French doors between the living and dining rooms offering flexibility. Its old finishes and tired kitchen give a buyer scope to reshape and modernise the interior around that character.

This is a heavy project rather than a cosmetic refresh. Several photographed rooms need attention, including a cracked and stained bedroom ceiling that warrants investigation, and the deteriorated rear covered structure should be checked. The asking-price discount and strong fundamentals make it a good opportunity for someone prepared to take on the work.