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Greenside, Bolton BL2

North West

£300,000

Listed on 06/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow is set on a generous corner plot in Ainsworth Village and is offered with no onward chain. The accommodation is arranged around a central hallway, with two bedrooms at the front and a third bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and separate WC also accessed from the hall. The lounge and dining area provide a combined living space, while the kitchen has room for fitted units and appliances. The gardens extend around the property, with a private driveway providing parking for approximately two to three vehicles and access to a detached garage with an electric roller door. The plot may offer scope for landscaping or further development, subject to planning and other necessary consents. The bungalow is described as well maintained but in need of general modernisation, giving a purchaser the opportunity to update the accommodation to their requirements. Ainsworth Village is positioned between Bury and Bolton, both stated to be around a 10-minute drive away. Local amenities include Christ Church Ainsworth Primary School, the Duke William pub and Casalingo Italian restaurant. The property is freehold, has an EPC rating of D and is in Council Tax Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a tidy, usable bungalow with a clear modernisation canvas: dated finishes run through the photographed interior, while the kitchen and distinctive coloured bathroom fittings offer scope for a more contemporary update. The maintained corner-plot gardens, driveway and detached garage are standout features, and the village setting adds to the appeal. The indicated £5,000–£13,000 works range suggests a light project, though the garage’s condition is worth checking.

The overall score is 55/100 (D), reflecting a mixed opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; without that comparison, the purchase price and renovation spend cannot be assessed against likely resale value.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across the photographed rooms, with flooring and redecoration providing a straightforward route to a more current feel.
  • Modernise the older-style kitchen and distinctive coloured bathroom fittings to suit a buyer’s taste.
  • Make the most of the generous corner plot, established gardens, driveway and detached garage; any further development would be subject to the necessary consents.

Key risks

  • The detached garage has a bare concrete floor and exposed timber roof structure; inspect its condition and suitability for the intended use.

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