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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Ruined house in 'popular area' goes on the market for £60,000

While many may be attracted by the outside appearance of this three-bed property that's going for just £60,000, a closer inspection of the interior will be more than sobering.

The terraced house in Whitnash Grove, Coventry, has suffered from severe fire damage from the inside. Auctioneers Loveitts has warned all prospective buyers that the property may require "full refurbishment".

If that wasn't enough, the property also contains mountains of junk and rubbish while the bathroom is full of smashed tiles, a dirty bath, as well as an abandoned airer draped with clothes. Meanwhile, the ground floor contains two rooms and a kitchen which leads into the large paved garden with its own coal shed.

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Rubbish and junk cover large parts of the interior (Loveitts / SWNS)

Despite all the fire and smoke damage, however, the property can still be considered a bargain compared to the average house prices in the area at £181,000. The freehold property is well located on a residential road and is close to local shops and amenities.

The sprawling grounds of Coombe Abbey and Country Park are also just a few miles away. A Loveitts spokesperson said: “This bedroom mid-terraced property requiring full modernisation, with access to the rear via secured gates.

“It’s located within a popular residential area and is an ideal family home or investment opportunity.”

The property has suffered from extensive fire and smoke damage (Loveitts / SWNS)

The house is being sold with a guide price of between £60,000 and £80,000 on February 9.

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