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Ashfield, Sturton By Stow LN1

East Midlands

£159,950

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
627 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom mid-terraced house in Sturton By Stow is offered with no onward chain and is described as having scope for modernisation. The ground floor includes a front-facing lounge with an electric fire, plus a kitchen and dining area fitted with wall and base units, a gas hob and electric oven. A separate utility room provides further storage and worktop space, plumbing for a washing machine, a sink and access to the rear garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with built-in storage, and a bathroom with a bath, WC and wash basin. Outside, the enclosed rear garden has lawned and gravelled sections. There is also a lawned front garden, a covered entrance porch and two allocated off-road parking spaces. The village has a Co-op Food store and primary school within walking distance, according to the listing, and is around a 15-minute drive from Lincoln and Gainsborough. The property is presented as an opportunity for a buyer to update it to their requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light, cosmetic project rather than a major renovation: the visible rooms are maintained, with dated décor and floor finishes offering scope to refresh the presentation. The enclosed, orderly garden, separate utility space and two allocated parking spaces add useful appeal to this village home, with Lincoln and Gainsborough both within a short drive.

The asking price is above the local £/sqf benchmark, and the numbers are tight for a project buyer: purchase plus the estimated £5,000–£12,000 refurbishment looks high against the local-value benchmark. The low overall score reflects that limited price headroom, despite the manageable scope and practical features.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated décor and floor finishes across the visible rooms to give the home a more contemporary feel.
  • Make use of the separate utility space and kitchen/diner layout for practical everyday living.
  • The enclosed, low-maintenance garden and two allocated parking spaces are useful features for a village home.

Key risks

  • Purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local-value benchmarks, limiting the apparent value headroom.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£604
Based on a loan of £119,962 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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