Manor Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire
East Midlands
£160,000Guide Price
Listed on 15/09/2026
Listed on 15/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
960 sqftDescription
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom detached cottage in Brackley is described as requiring modernisation and provides scope for improvement. The property is freehold with vacant possession. Its central position places it within reach of the town centre, including shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities. Road links connect Brackley with Buckingham, Banbury, Bicester, Northampton and Oxfordshire.
The sale is by unconditional online auction, with a six-week completion period. Buyers must register to bid, and the auction terms include a £1,650 buyer's charge including VAT, a £6,000 bidder security amount and a 10% non-refundable deposit. Further fees may apply under the legal pack, which should be reviewed before bidding. The stated EPC rating is G and the council tax band is C.
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 a £160,000 guide, this detached three-bedroom cottage is priced at about £167/sq ft against a local average of £360/sq ft, making the entry price a clear opportunity. The guide is not a guaranteed final price: bidding can take the hammer above it, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
This is a substantial project, with deteriorated kitchen fittings, dated bathroom finishes, worn floors and marked or damaged surfaces, plus an overgrown rear garden. In return, the cottage form, three-bedroom accommodation and central Brackley position give buyers scope to reshape and finish the property to their own specification; no obvious major structural failure is apparent in the supplied exterior views, though inspection is still important.
Key opportunities
- Acquire a three-bedroom detached cottage at a guide price well below the local £/sq ft average.
- Use the substantial interior project to replace deteriorated kitchen fittings, update the dated bathroom and renew worn finishes as a coherent scheme.
- Restore the overgrown rear garden and improve its untidy hardstanding to make better use of the outdoor space.
Key risks
- Deteriorated and damaged finishes across several rooms, including worn flooring and damaged ceiling material, make this a heavy, multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for a full interior rebuild sequence and time to complete it.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Kings Sutton Rail Station
5.7 miles
Train · Kings Sutton
Banbury Rail Station
7.9 miles
Train · Banbury
Bicester North Rail Station
8.8 miles
Train · Bicester
Bicester Village Rail Station
9.5 miles
Train · Bicester
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