Penthorpe Drive, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2
North West
£250,000
Listed on 06/11/2026
Listed on 06/11/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered with no onward chain, this three-bedroom detached house sits on a generous plot in an established part of Royton. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a large lounge opening into a dining area, and a separate fitted kitchen with access to the rear garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.
The property offers scope for a buyer to update it and consider extending, subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks. Outside, the front and side driveway provides substantial parking, while the rear garden includes lawn and patio areas. Royton town centre, local amenities and the Royal Oldham Hospital are nearby, with Oldham and Rochdale also accessible. Manchester city centre is approximately 45 minutes away by car, according to the listing.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £250,000, this detached Royton home offers a clear light-refresh project: the lounge has peeling and patched wall finishes, while the fitted kitchen and some other finishes are dated. The comparatively modern-looking bathroom and usable photographed bedrooms give you a sound base for putting your own stamp on the interior. A generous driveway and lawn-and-patio garden add to the appeal, with paving and weathered garden features offering straightforward scope for improvement.
The overall score is 51/100 (Grade D), with good fundamentals and location but only a weak overall opportunity. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the listing’s suggestion of extending is subject to consents and has not been established as feasible.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the lounge’s peeling and patched wall finishes and update dated interior details to create a more cohesive feel.
- Improve the garden presentation by clearing moss and weeds from paving and tidying weathered sheds and fencing.
- Make use of the generous driveway and lawn-and-patio garden; any extension would be subject to consents and further feasibility checks.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Derker (Manchester Metrolink)
1.0 miles
Tram · Derker
Shaw and Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
1.3 miles
Tram · Shaw
Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink)
1.5 miles
Tram · Oldham Mumps
Westwood (Manchester Metrolink)
1.6 miles
Tram · Westwood
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