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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · BB1 3JD
Under offerListed 78 days
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About
Whitebirk Road, Blackburn, BB1 3JD presents a fantastic opportunity for investors and builders seeking a renovation project.
Offering generous living accommodation, three well-proportioned bedrooms, and excellent potential throughout, this property requires full modernisation and provides the perfect blank canvas.
The accommodation begins with an entrance vestibule leading into a spacious living room.
From here, a doorway opens into a generous dining room, providing plenty of space for family dining and entertaining.
To the rear, the kitchen extension offers further potential for redesign and improvement as part of a full refurbishment programme.
To the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious double main bedroom. Completing the accommodation is a three-piece family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-walled courtyard to the front, while to the rear there is a good-sized enclosed courtyard providing outdoor space with scope for enhancement.
Requiring full modernisation throughout, this property offers an excellent opportunity to add value and would suit a variety of purchasers, including investors seeking a rental investment, builders looking for their next project, or first-time buyers eager to put their own stamp on a home.
Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size, potential, and opportunity on offer.
Whitebirk Road is well positioned for convenient access to Blackburn town centre, local shops, supermarkets, schools, and everyday amenities.
The property also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the motorway network, making commuting to Preston, Burnley, and surrounding areas straightforward.
The area continues to attract homeowners and investors alike due to its affordability, strong rental demand, and excellent connectivity.
GROUND FLOOR Vestibule Living Room 4.55m x 4.42m (14' 11" x 14' 6") Dining Room 4.57m x 4.4m (15' 0" x 14' 5") Kitchen 2.29m x 3.1m (7' 6" x 10' 2") FIRST FLOOR Bedroom One 4.55m x 4.4m (14' 11" x 14' 5") Bedroom Two 2.3m x 3.15m (7' 7" x 10' 4") Bedroom Three 3.56m x 1.98m (11' 8" x 6' 6") Bathroom 2.44m x 2.26m (8' 0" x 7' 5") EXTERNAL Front Low Walled Courtyard Rear Enclosed Courtyard Disclaimer Subject to contract.
Particulars are prepared in good faith for general guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract.
Measurements, floor plans and photos are approximate and not to scale; services and systems have not been tested.
Buyers should verify with their legal adviser the tenure, length of lease, ground rent, service charges (where applicable), council tax band, EPC rating and any other charges or restrictions before exchange of contracts.
Value & comps
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Returns
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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.
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