7 Holden Avenue, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 7EY

Description

Description A bay-fronted three-bedroom detached house, situated in the sought-after Sharples area of Bolton, just off Blackburn Road.

Requiring modernisation, the property offers an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupiers seeking a renovation project, with scope to improve or potentially extend, subject to the necessary consents.

The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and utility room to the ground floor. The first floor provides three bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate W.C. The property retains a number of character features.

Externally, metal gates open onto a generous driveway, part of which is covered by a carport. There is a lawned front garden with mature trees and planting, together with gated access along both side elevations.

To the rear is a generous south-facing garden, principally laid to lawn with mature borders and a paved patio. The property is situated in the popular residential area of Sharples, within easy reach of a range of shops, primary and secondary schools, places of worship and transport links.

Bolton town centre and the motorway network are readily accessible, while Hall i’ th’ Wood and Bromley Cross railway stations are also nearby.

Accommodation Hallway: Dining Room: (3.98m x 3.71m) Lounge: (4.82m x 4.42m) Kitchen Breakfast Room: (3.05m x 3.05m) Utility Room: (2.28m x 2.18m) Landing: Bedroom 1: 4.11m x 3.93m) Bedroom 2: (3.93m x 3.86m) Bedroom 3: (2.23m x 1.98m) Bathroom: (2.82m x 2.13m) Tenure Leasehold Occupancy Vacant possession upon completion

Investment Analysis

Investment Snapshot

Underwriting basis. This is an indicative desktop appraisal. GDV is an estimated post-works/open-market value, not a guaranteed valuation. Comparable research is widened from the same street/postcode to the surrounding market up to approximately five miles where necessary.

Market Comparables

• 5 Holden Avenue – detached – sold Apr 2026 £305,000

• 36 Holden Avenue – 3-bed semi – sold Jan 2025 £230,000

• 34 Holden Avenue – 3-bed semi – sold May 2024 £240,000

HB estimated GDV: £262,000 low / £285,000 base / £308,000 high. The range reflects comparable quality, condition and the fact that auction stock can trade below normal owner-occupier market value.

Proposed Works

The allowance follows the auction description/visible condition and investor-standard refurbishment scope. It is not a structural survey or contractor quotation.

Strategy & Value Analysis

This is not a conventional single-dwelling BRRR/flip asset. The value case should be assessed using the specialist strategy appropriate to the property—income capitalisation, asset management, planning/development or land value—while still using the market-value range above as an indicative exit benchmark.

Key Risks

Confirm legal title/tenure, occupancy, planning/licensing, service charge/ground rent where relevant, structural condition, utilities, abnormal works and finance terms. Market comparables are indicative and should be refreshed immediately before bidding.