Alfred Pallas says ..

Property Oracle says ..

This 3-bedroom semi-detached house in South Bents, Sunderland, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for prospective buyers. Its location is undoubtedly a strong selling point, offering convenient access to Seaburn beach and its amenities. The proximity to well-rated primary and junior schools is also attractive to families.

However, the property’s condition is far from perfect. The interior, as shown in the photographs, presents a dated aesthetic, requiring comprehensive modernisation. The kitchen and bathroom particularly seem to require significant upgrades. The current décor, whilst not necessarily detrimental, is not in style with many modern tastes. The carpeting and fixtures and fittings would appeal to a select buyer.

The garden, although present, is significantly overgrown and will need considerable time, investment and effort before use. Its true size is unknown but seems fairly small.

The list price sits within the range of comparable properties in the area, but considering the necessary renovations and the state of the garden, it would be prudent to view the price as somewhat high, however, it is not excessive. A potential buyer should carefully budget for improvements to ensure the property’s value is aligned with the purchase cost. Overall, this property offers a solid foundation, but a buyer needs to approach the purchase with awareness of the work needed and factor this into their assessment of the list price. Buyers could well find that this property is a worthwhile investment depending on their plans for upgrading the property.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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