Grodwell Drive, Alva, Clackmannanshire FK12
Scotland
£185,000
Listed on 14/08/2026
Listed on 14/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
990 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached villa in Alva has a layout that includes a front living room opening through to a separate dining room, a fitted kitchen and a separate utility room with access to the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms, built-in landing storage and a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. The front-facing bedrooms are described as having views towards the Ochil Hills.
The property has front and rear gardens, a long side driveway with space for multiple vehicles, and a single garage. Double glazing and gas central heating are stated. It is close to the town centre, local schools and everyday amenities. The listing notes that internal cosmetic modernisation is required, offering scope to update the finishes while retaining the existing accommodation.
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 spacious three-bedroom semi with a generous living-and-dining layout, a separate utility room, private gardens and a long driveway leading to a garage. The Ochil Hills outlook is a distinctive bonus. The interiors are orderly but dated, giving scope for a light cosmetic refresh; the older kitchen and coloured bathroom suite offer clear options to modernise and personalise the home.
The value is the main constraint: at £185,000, the asking price is above the local £/sqf benchmark, and once a mid-to-substantial programme of improvements is considered, the purchase and works budget looks stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this size. That comparison is with current local values, not a forecast of what the property might be worth after renovation.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated wallpaper, carpets and finishes to give the spacious living and dining areas a more contemporary feel.
- Modernise the kitchen and bathroom to suit your style, with the separate utility room offering practical everyday space.
- Make the most of the established gardens, multi-car driveway, garage and Ochil Hills outlook.
Key risks
- At this asking price, the purchase plus improvement programme may leave costs stretched against local benchmarks for the property's floor area.
- Purchase plus the works band looks tight after allowing for the asking price and a non-cosmetic works programme — roughly 19% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Alloa Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Alloa
Stirling Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Stirling
Bridge of Allan Rail Station
5.5 miles
Train · Bridge of Allan
Dunblane Rail Station
6.2 miles
Train · Dunblane
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