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Druce End, Yardley Gobion, Towcester

East Midlands

£325,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
785 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Yardley Gobion is described as having been built in 2000 and offers approximately 785 sq ft of accommodation. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a separate WC, a lounge and a kitchen/diner. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property has front and rear gardens, a garage and parking for up to three vehicles. The village setting is described as being within reach of local amenities and transport links. The existing layout and facilities provide a practical starting point for a buyer considering updates to suit their needs.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light-refresh project rather than a major renovation: the house appears usable, with dated finishes and marks in several rooms offering scope for a cosmetic update. The driveway, garage and rear garden add practical appeal, and the visible exterior shows no obvious major defect, though the roof cannot be assessed from these views.

The price is the main constraint. At £414/sqf, the £325,000 asking price is around 15% above the local average, and once a mid-to-substantial works programme is allowed for, the overall outlay looks stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this size. That makes this a weaker value opportunity despite its manageable project scope.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration and visible wall marks across several rooms to give the interior a more cohesive feel.
  • Update finishes such as the older kitchen cabinetry and bathroom tiling as part of a light, targeted improvement plan.
  • Make the most of the driveway, attached garage and rear garden with routine clearing and presentation improvements.

Key risks

  • The asking price is already above the local £/sqf benchmark, while purchase and improvement costs together look stretched against local values for this floor area.
  • All-in costs look stretched with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 15% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size — current-condition benchmarks only, not after-works GDV.

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Map

Location

Druce End, Yardley Gobion, Towcester
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Wolverton Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Wolverton

  • Milton Keynes Central Rail Station

    6.4 miles

    Train · Milton Keynes

  • Bletchley Rail Station

    9.4 miles

    Train · Bletchley

  • Fenny Stratford Rail Station

    9.8 miles

    Train · Fenny Stratford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,328
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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