Doer-Upper Opportunities: Hampton Road, Oswestry & Trefonen

Opportunities to buy homes with genuine potential in sought-after locations don’t come along very often. For buyers with ambition, we are showcasing one four-bedroom and one three-bedroom project that offer the chance to leave your personal stamp while also creating potential value uplift.


1. Hampton Road, Oswestry – £385,000

Located in a highly desirable area of Oswestry, this four-bedroom home (view property here) presents as a blank canvas for the next owner. With a generous plot, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, and front and rear gardens, the home offers the perfect mix of space and potential.

While it has been maintained, the property invites modernisation and reconfiguration. Whether opening up spaces for a contemporary open-plan layout, extending to enhance living areas, or updating interiors, a thoughtful renovation could significantly increase the market value. Homes like this on Hampton Road rarely come to market, and the combination of location and size makes this a standout opportunity for families or buyers looking to invest in Oswestry’s premium market.


2. Trefonen – £365,000

Set in the picturesque village of Trefonen, this four-bedroom property (view property here) is ideal for buyers looking to personalise a home in a desirable village location. The flexible layout offers potential for internal reconfiguration, creating additional living space or enhancing existing rooms.

The elevated plot and countryside views add to its appeal. With careful renovation, this property could also see a strong uplift in value, especially given the scarcity of homes with both size and scope in Trefonen. This is a property that rewards vision — by modernising interiors, improving flow, or creating outdoor entertaining areas, a buyer could transform it into a truly standout family home.


Why These Properties Are Special

Both Hampton Road and Trefonen offer:

  • Rare market availability – homes with scope to transform are hard to find.
  • High potential for value uplift – with renovation or extension, buyers can significantly increase equity.
  • Desirable locations – one in a popular town-edge area, the other in a charming village setting.
  • Four and three bedroom layouts – ideal for family living or flexible space for modern requirements.

For buyers with ambition, these properties are not just homes — they are investment opportunities with lifestyle appeal. By adding your own style and modernising where necessary, you can create a home tailored to your needs while also enhancing its market value.

Contact the team on T: 01691 674494 E: oswestry@danieljamesresidnetial.com

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