Forest Close, Ascot, Berkshire SL5
South East
£550,000
Listed on 14/08/2026
Listed on 14/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedArea
1367 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom terraced house is set within a courtyard-style development in Ascot. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a drawing room opening through to a dining area, a kitchen and a shower room. Sliding doors connect the dining room to the enclosed rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property is described as requiring modernisation, offering scope to update the accommodation. Outside, the rear garden has a lawn and planted borders, with two storage rooms and gated access to a detached garage. The development also has a sweeping driveway and detached garages at the rear.
Ascot High Street is approximately 1.1 miles away, with Ascot and Martins Heron stations around 1.6 and 1.3 miles away respectively. The listing notes access to Swinley Forest and Englemere Pond, as well as local schools, leisure facilities and road connections. The property is freehold, with a stated annual service charge of £960.
WHOTS analysis
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An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £550,000, this three-bedroom Ascot terrace is priced at £402 per sq ft, around 24% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The visible rooms are maintained but dated, giving scope for a light cosmetic refresh, while the living and dining areas connect directly to the enclosed garden. The detached garage and courtyard setting add useful character, and the property’s history as accommodation for Royal Ascot stable staff is a distinctive touch.
The indicated renovation range is £8,000–£18,000. The score reflects a good opportunity overall, with the keen price and strong economics balanced by more average location scoring and a modest amount of work to unlock the home’s potential. A ceiling crack or joint line is visible in one image, though its cause is unclear.
Key opportunities
- Update the dated finishes and flooring across the visible living areas for a fresher, more cohesive feel.
- Refresh the intact, older-style kitchen and bathroom fittings as part of a light cosmetic project.
- Improve the dry, patchy lawn and make better use of the mature planting, paved areas and enclosed garden.
Key risks
None recorded.
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