Sowerby Road, Sowerby, Preston PR3
North West
£185,000
Listed on 26/08/2026
Listed on 26/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sowerby has a separate lounge and kitchen, with a utility room and ground-floor WC also listed. The first floor provides three bedrooms. The property is described as needing modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the accommodation to their requirements.
Outside, there is a large rear garden. The listing also notes that a septic tank on the property is not currently compliant with regulations and is in the process of being replaced. The home is in a countryside setting, with local amenities and transport links within reach.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a light-updating project with a usable lounge and fitted kitchen, dated finishes, and a large rear garden that could be brought back into use. The £6,500–£14,000 renovation range points to a manageable refresh, with scope to update décor and flooring and improve the garden. The overall score is D: the fundamentals are good, but the opportunity is not fully judged because the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be assessed.
The main item to verify is the septic tank: the listing says replacement is in progress, so confirm completion and regulatory compliance. The visible roof and brickwork appear generally intact, though the roof cannot be fully assessed from the available views.
Key opportunities
- Update the dated wallpaper, paint and flooring to refresh the usable living spaces.
- Clear and improve the large rear garden, retaining or assessing the greenhouse and outbuildings.
- Make a light modernisation project of the existing fitted kitchen and bathroom.
Key risks
- Confirm the septic tank replacement is complete and compliant with current regulations.
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