The Meadows, Rainhill L35
North West
£500,000
Listed on 01/10/2026
Listed on 01/10/2026
The listing
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LandDescription
A development site on The Meadows in Rainhill, within reach of local schools, village amenities and commuter links. The plot is sold as seen with a derelict bungalow on site, which the purchaser will need to arrange to demolish. The vendor is not undertaking demolition works.
The listing refers to outline pre-planning for two detached houses under reference pre/202/00677PREC. Buyers should independently verify the status and scope of this reference, and establish the planning, demolition and site requirements before proceeding. Viewings are by appointment only.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
32out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a site-led opportunity rather than a conventional renovation: the listing describes the bungalow as derelict and requiring demolition, and includes proposal drawings for two detached houses with outline pre-planning. The established garden, mature trees and planting add character to the plot, while the drawings offer a starting point for exploring the site’s potential; planning status and feasibility should be independently verified.
The overall opportunity is rated low (32/100, grade E), with limited fundamentals and elevated risk. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The bungalow’s demolition and replacement make this a substantial, budget- and programme-led project rather than a cosmetic refresh.
Key opportunities
- Explore the plot’s potential for two detached houses using the included proposal drawings as a starting point, subject to verifying planning status and feasibility.
- The bungalow’s replacement gives a buyer scope to shape a new-build scheme rather than work around an existing interior layout.
- Mature trees, established planting and lawn provide garden character to consider retaining or incorporating into a future scheme.
Key risks
- The bungalow is described as derelict and requiring demolition, so clearance and a replacement-build programme make this a major budget and timescale commitment, not a cosmetic refresh.
- The outline pre-planning and proposal drawings do not confirm that the two-house scheme is deliverable; check the planning position and feasibility independently.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Rainhill Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Rainhill
Eccleston Park Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Eccleston Park
Whiston Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Whiston
Thatto Heath Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Thatto Heath
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