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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · WN5 0HP
For saleReduced £50k (−12.5%) on 26 OctListed 111 days
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About
Set behind mature, beautifully maintained gardens extending to approximately 0.2 acres, this charming period detached farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in an established and sought-after residential setting.
Perfectly positioned, the property enjoys the best of both worlds—an abundance of character and privacy whilst remaining just a short walk from local shops, everyday amenities and a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools.
It is an exceptional choice for growing families seeking space, convenience and timeless appeal.
Rich in original character, the farmhouse is ready for immediate occupation whilst offering exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation.
Buyers have the opportunity to enhance and personalise the interiors over time, creating a truly bespoke family home whilst preserving the charm and heritage that make this property so unique.
The versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides generous living space throughout.
The ground floor comprises two welcoming reception rooms, a spacious fitted kitchen, separate utility room, ground floor double bedroom and family bathroom.
To the first floor are three further well-proportioned bedrooms together with an additional bathroom, providing flexible accommodation ideal for modern family life.
Externally, the property is equally impressive.
The professionally landscaped gardens provide an exceptional degree of privacy and offer extensive lawns, mature planting and ample space for children to play, entertaining or future enhancement.
A large driveway provides extensive off-road parking and is complemented by three detached garages, making the property ideal for families, car enthusiasts or those requiring excellent storage and workshop space.
Despite its peaceful setting, the property enjoys superb connectivity.
The M6 and M58 motorway networks are just minutes away, offering excellent access to Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and beyond, whilst nearby railway stations provide regular direct services to Wigan, Southport and Manchester—making this an ideal home for commuters.
Period homes of this calibre, occupying generous gardens in such a convenient location, are seldom available.
Offering an outstanding blend of period charm, generous proportions and exceptional potential, this distinctive farmhouse presents a unique opportunity to create a truly special long-term family home.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About City Road, Wigan
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