We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · S70 1QH
Listing removedListed 545 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
DESCRIPTION Offered to the market with NO VENDOR CHAIN this stone-fronted, four bedroom, semi-detached family home is set mid-way up Locke Avenue, overlooking particularly generous, private, enclosed rear gardens and provides generously proportioned accommodation which in turn displays many original architectural features.
There is a very generous, over-sized single garage to the rear, accessed off Blenheim Road and adjacent to this is a useful workshop, and we feel any discerning purchaser seeking a character home in this highly regarded setting really must view in person its many unique features to be fully appreciated.
Comprising Reception Hall with beautiful original oak panelling, Lounge, Sitting Room, Study, Dining Kitchen, Rear Porch, four first floor Bedrooms, Bathroom and further Shower Room.
GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION HALLWAY If you are a home seeker very much into character features, the superb oak panelling to the Reception Hall will never fail to impress.
The original handrail also rises up the staircase. There is a very useful understairs store, coving to the ceiling and a double panel radiator.
LOUNGE - 3.99m x 3.38m (13'1" x 11'1") The Principal Reception Room to the property is set to the rear elevation and as such enjoys a lovely outlook over the enclosed rear garden.
The focal point of the room is a superb, original oak fireplace with inset mirror and miniature brick hearth and inset, this in turn containing an electric fire.
There is coving to the ceiling and a radiator.
SITTING ROOM - 3.51m x 3.4m (11'6" x 11'2") The second Reception Room is front facing and once again displays an oak fireplace, this having a tiled hearth and inset and containing a living coal effect gas fire, there is coving to the ceiling and the room is heated by a single panel radiator.
STUDY - 3m x 2.39m (9'10" x 7'10") Having a front facing window, the study is heated by a single panel radiator and enjoys internal access through to the Dining Kitchen.
DINING KITCHEN - 4.6m x 4.37m (15'1" x 14'4")(Reducing to 9'11") An extremely well proportioned family oriented Dining Kitchen which provides an extensive range of oak fronted units to three walls including a very good expanse of worktop surfaces which contain an inset sink.
There is ceramic tiling to the splashback surrounds with further floor tiling, plumbing facilities for an automatic washing machine, a double panel radiator and the sale will include the integrated double oven, Prima four-ring gas hob, Extractor Canopy, Fridge and Freezer.
REAR PORCH This Rear Entrance to the property in turn offers access to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM ONE - 3.99m x 3.38m (13'1" x 11'1") The Principal Bedroom to the property is set to the rear elevation and enjoys a lovely outlook.
There is a rose and coving to the ceiling and a double panel radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 3.38m x 3.18m (11'1" x 10'5") With front facing window, the second Double Bedroom displays a picture rail to the walls. There is a shelved storage cupboard and a radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 3.3m x 2.39m (10'10" x 7'10") With front-facing window, single panel radiator and coving to the ceiling.
BEDROOM FOUR - 2.51m x 2.18m (8'3" x 7'2") Having a picture rail to the walls, bulkhead storage cupboard and single panel radiator.
HOUSE BATHROOM - 2.41m x 2.11m (7'11" x 6'11") Providing a three piece suite in white comprising of a panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC.
SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM - 3.2m x 1.75m (10'6" x 5'9")(Maximum in each direction) A two piece suite in white is provided comprising a tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower along with a vanity wash hand basin having a range of storage cupboards beneath.
LANDING The Landing provides a built-in linen storage cupboard, coving to the ceiling and a loft access facility.
OUTSIDE To the front and facing Locke Avenue is a driveway providing parking for one vehicle along with a garden to one side.
To the rear is a very well proportioned and particularly private garden which enjoys many hours of daytime sunlight, an extensive paved patio designed to take full advantage of this feature.
Below the patio is a lawned garden and beyond this is a further sitting area set above the garage and workshop.
Pedestrian access is provided within the rear garden to the workshop, this having internal measurements of 11'8" by 7'10" and leading in turn to the OVERSIZED SINGLE GARAGE, this having internal measurements of 17'5" x 10'11" and being accessed off the upper part of Blenheim Road.
SERVICES All mains are laid to the property. HEATING A gas fired heating system is installed. DOUBLE GLAZING The property benefits from uPVC sealed unit double glazing.
TENURE The tenure of the property is Freehold. DIRECTIONS Postcode: S70 1QH - for SatNav purposes.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
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.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About Locke Avenue, Barnsley, S70 1QH
Explore nearby