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South Avenue, Coventry CV2

West Midlands

£600,000

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
7
Type
Detached
Area
3902 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This substantial Victorian detached house offers seven bedrooms and approximately 3,902 sq ft arranged over four floors. Set within a conservation area, the property has a mature, tree-lined approach, a large garden and a range of original period details. The entrance hall retains Minton-style tiled flooring, a leaded-glass front door, timber panelling and a turned staircase. The ground floor includes two reception rooms, one with a bay window and a fireplace with a log-burning stove, and another with a period fireplace. A large kitchen opens into a dining area with garden-facing bi-fold doors and a further stove. There is also a cloakroom with a separate WC, a side porch, utility room and a flexible office or playroom. Two cellar rooms provide additional storage or scope for alternative use, subject to any necessary consents. The upper floors contain seven bedrooms and bathroom facilities, including a converted attic room. The house combines usable accommodation with original features and areas that could be adapted or updated to suit a buyer. The listing describes a generous garden and grounds, with a paved area beside the house.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £600,000, this substantial Victorian home is offered at about £154 per sq ft, well below the local average of £245 per sq ft—a strong opportunity to acquire an unusually large period property at a comparatively low price. Its seven bedrooms, generous reception rooms, original fireplaces and architectural details, and mature garden give it real character and plenty to enjoy while making selective improvements.

The house appears usable, so this is more a light refresh than a major renovation: dated bathroom finishes, some tired décor and an unfinished cellar provide scope to update at your own pace. The cellar’s potential would need its condition and feasibility checked, while the garden could benefit from some attention to its borders and edges.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire substantial period accommodation at a notably low price per square foot relative to the local average.
  • Preserve and highlight original features, including fireplaces, bay windows, cornices and the distinctive entrance details.
  • Refresh dated bathroom finishes and décor, tidy the garden borders, and assess whether the unfinished cellar offers feasible further potential.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

South Avenue, Coventry CV2
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Coventry Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Coventry

  • Canley Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Canley

  • Coventry Arena Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Rowleys Green

  • Tile Hill Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Tile Hill South

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,452
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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