House For Modernisation | BS7
South West
£325,000Guide Price
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
HouseArea
1077 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this freehold three-bedroom home provides approximately 1,077 sq ft of accommodation over two floors, with two reception rooms, a rear kitchen-diner and a family bathroom. The property is vacant and requires modernisation. It has a large rear garden with access from a lane, where a former garage has left a hardstanding; the lane approach is tight and may not suit larger vehicles.
The listing identifies possible options to extend the ground floor and convert the attic, subject to the necessary consents. The house is in Horfield, close to Gloucester Road and local amenities, with the University of the West of England, Southmead Hospital, Filton Abbey Wood station and Bristol city centre within the distances described by the agent. The EPC is rated D and the council tax band is C. Auction registration, legal pack and completion arrangements should be checked with the auctioneer.
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 £325,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local average: £302/sq ft versus £420/sq ft. The three-bedroom, two-reception layout and large rear garden give you a solid canvas near Gloucester Road, with scope to reshape the tired interiors and make more of the space. The kitchen is visibly damaged and incomplete, and staining and worn finishes appear in several areas; the garden also needs clearing and attention. The visible roof planes look broadly intact.
This is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh, but the asking-price discount and the house’s layout make the improvement opportunity clear. The listing also mentions possible rear extension and attic conversion, subject to feasibility and consents. It is being sold by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two-reception layout and kitchen area to create a more contemporary family home while retaining the existing three-bedroom arrangement.
- The large rear garden offers scope for clearance and landscaping; the listing also notes potential for a rear extension or attic conversion, subject to feasibility and consents.
- The cheap asking price versus local £/sq ft leaves room to add value through a substantial interior upgrade, including the visibly damaged kitchen and worn finishes.
Key risks
- Staining and damaged plaster are visible in several areas, so check the cause and extent before planning the work.
- The overgrown garden contains scattered bricks and debris, and the former garage is now hardstanding; any rebuild would need checks on access, condition and consents.
- Worn interiors and damaged finishes across the house make this a substantial multi-room programme, not a cosmetic refresh; allow for a longer, coordinated renovation plan.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ashley Down
0.7 miles
Train · Horfield
Montpelier Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Montpelier
Redland Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Redland
Stapleton Road Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Easton
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