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Ascot Crescent, Stevenage SG1

East of England

£280,000

Listed on 01/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1006 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This chain-free three-bedroom terraced house has a lounge, kitchen, separate utility area, downstairs cloakroom and family bathroom. The accommodation also includes an entrance hall and landing, with front and rear gardens. The property is described as having scope to improve, offering an opportunity to update the interiors to suit a buyer's requirements. Ascot Crescent is within reach of local amenities, schools, Stevenage town centre and road links including the A1(M). Stevenage station provides rail connections to London. The sale is subject to grant of probate, so prospective buyers should contact the branch for an update on likely timescales. The agent states that an anti-money-laundering check fee is payable by the buyer after an offer is accepted.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £280,000, this three-bedroom terrace is priced at £278/sqf against a local average of £378/sqf, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The dated finishes across several photographed rooms give a buyer scope for a coordinated medium-scale update, including redecoration and flooring, while the usable rear garden and convenient Stevenage setting add to the appeal. The sale is subject to probate, so check the likely timescale with the agent.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average asking price per square foot, leaving room to create value through improvement.
  • Bring the dated interior finishes together with updated decoration and flooring across the photographed rooms.
  • Make use of the generally maintained rear garden and the home's convenient location near local amenities, schools and road links.

Key risks

  • Investigate the damaged or missing bathroom ceiling finish, along with the wall cracking and discolouration visible in the photographs.
  • The probate sale may affect the transaction timetable; confirm expected timescales with the agent.

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Location

Ascot Crescent, Stevenage SG1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Stevenage Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Stevenage

  • Knebworth Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Knebworth

  • Hitchin Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Hitchin

  • Letchworth Garden City Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Letchworth

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,144
Based on a loan of £210,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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