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Burnt Oak Terrace, Gillingham, Kent ME7

South East

£160,000

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
End Terrace
Area
582 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom house in Gillingham has a lounge with a front-facing double-glazed window, fireplace and laminate flooring, alongside a separate kitchen with wall and base units, appliance space and an under-stairs cupboard. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with fitted storage or cupboards, and a bathroom with a bath, WC and pedestal basin. The rear garden includes a lawn and patio area, with an outside tap. The property is described as offering scope for improvement, giving buyers the option to update it to their own requirements. Local shops, schools and amenities are nearby, with Gillingham railway station and other transport links serving the area.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £160,000, this two-bedroom semi-detached house is priced below the local average at £275/sq ft versus £300/sq ft, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The photographed rooms look usable, with scope to update the older finishes at a light-project scale; the maintained rear garden and prominent brick fireplace add character. The front render shows surface weathering, but no obvious major structural issue is visible in the photos.

The overall score is a weaker 58/100 because the economics leave only a narrow margin against the implied current local average value after the renovation midpoint. The £6,600–£18,000 renovation range gives buyers room to tailor the updates, but the price advantage alone does not make this a strong-value project.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average at £275/sq ft versus £300/sq ft.
  • Refresh the older finishes in the photographed living areas and bathroom to suit a new owner.
  • Make use of the maintained rear garden and the lounge’s prominent brick fireplace as distinctive features.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Burnt Oak Terrace, Gillingham, Kent ME7
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£604
Based on a loan of £120,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-11.1% since listed
£160,000£20,000(-11.1%)
15/10/2026
Current price
£180,000Initial listing
11/09/2026

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