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Ballater Avenue, Dumfries DG1

Scotland

£110,000

Listed on 01/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom bungalow in Noblehill has a practical single-level layout with a lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is described as requiring modernisation and includes a larder cupboard off the kitchen, a detached garage and a front driveway. Double glazing and electric heating are also noted in the particulars. The lounge has a feature fireplace, while the kitchen has fitted wall and base units and a window overlooking the garden. Outside, the plot includes paved areas, lawn, established shrubs and trees. Local shops, schools and Dumfries town centre are within walking distance, with bus and rail connections and several education, leisure and retail facilities accessible nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This detached two-bedroom bungalow offers a clear modernisation project in a convenient Noblehill location, with a driveway, detached garage and a layout that appears usable as it stands. The dated interiors give scope to update the kitchen and bathroom, refresh finishes and flooring, and reclaim the overgrown garden. The renovation range is £25,000–£50,000, so the scale of the work is meaningful but defined.

The overall score is low at 46/100 (E), while location is a relative strength. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the price/value and residual-value assessments are therefore limited by that data gap.

Key opportunities

  • Update the worn kitchen and dated bathroom as part of a focused modernisation.
  • Refresh the lounge and bedrooms with new decoration and flooring while retaining the existing layout.
  • Clear and improve the overgrown garden; the detached garage and driveway add useful practical features.

Key risks

  • The kitchen and bathroom show visible wear, including discolouration around the kitchen sink and a damaged-looking bathroom floor finish.
  • The garden needs substantial clearance and ongoing maintenance.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£416
Based on a loan of £82,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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