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Joanne Ridout

Homes Under The Hammer: Transformation sees basement flat riddled with damp almost double in value

When a basement flat in Pembroke Dock went under the hammer online with a guide price of just £32,000, would potential bidders be put off firstly by the junk yard outside that at the time included a boat, and then the problem of damp inside?

The state of the kerb-side scene certainly didn't impress BBC's Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts when he arrived at the address to start filming the story of the flat - the first impression of this property was rewarded with one of his now legendary disapproving looks.

Speaking about the house, sold by Paul Fosh Auctions in February 2022, Martin says: "In terms of curb appeal, it's not going very well, let's hope inside is better!" Moving past the junk and into the flat, would the property redeem itself with space and potential?

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