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Renovation projects can often reveal some of the interior design trends of the past, and we pick out five for sale that offer just such an insight.
The properties all cost below the average house price, which is currently £258,297, according to Nationwide Building Society.
But they will need significant amounts of cash to convert them into modern single-family homes.
Renovation projects can often reveal some design trends from the past – scroll down to take a look at this refurbishment project for sale
Money has to be spent on the buildings, as the outdated interior trends have to be replaced.
They have Artex ceilings and a corner bath with a shower bar draped around the curved edge.
And then there are pine kitchen cabinets, patterned rugs in the bathroom, and a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace.
Buyers should do their due diligence before taking on a renovation project – and having a thorough investigation done is a good place to start.
There’s also the cost of materials and labor, along with making sure you budget for any unforeseen expenses.
One of the properties on our list of renovation projects is this property with a colorful interior – scroll down for more details
Daniel Copley, from real estate website Zoopla, said: ‘If you’re looking for a real estate project, there are plenty of homes for sale across the country right now that are ripe with potential.
“If you decide to take the plunge, make sure you budget correctly, because the costs can quickly add up.”
Five renovation projects for sale…
1. Two Bed Cottage, Llangennech, £140,000
This detached cottage is located at the end of its own private lane on the outskirts of Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
The 2 bedroom cottage needs refurbishing and the bathroom has a corner bath with a shower curtain
The property is on the market through BJP Residential estate agents and has a price tag of £140,000.
This detached cottage is located at the end of its own private lane on the outskirts of Llangennech, Carmarthenshire.
From 1952 to 1964, the property was home to Eileen and Trevor Beasley, who were campaigners for the Welsh language. The property received a blue plaque from Llanelli Community Heritage commemorating their work.
The cottage currently has two beds and needs a refurbishment. The bathroom has a white bathroom suite with a corner bath with shower curtain.
It is on the market through BJP Residential estate agents with a price tag of £140,000.
2. Two-bed terrace, Crewkerne, £135,000
This two bedroom terrace in Crewkerne, Somerset is for sale for £135,000 through Humberts estate agents
The renovation project includes a kitchen with pine wall and base cabinets and a colorful rug
The living room has a tiled fireplace and patterned wallpaper trim on the walls
There is room for improvement in this two bedroom terrace in Crewkerne, Somerset, which is for sale for £135,000 through Humberts estate agents.
It includes a kitchen with pine wall and base cabinets, as well as a colorful rug.
Meanwhile, the living room has a tiled fireplace and a patterned wallpaper border on the walls.
3. Two-bed terrace, Bolton, £135,000
This two bedroom terrace in Bolton, Grater Manchester has the appeal of no uphill chain
The house is on the market for £135,000 and is being sold by The Purple Property Shop
The dated property houses some patterned rugs, including on the floor in the family bathroom
This two bedroom terrace has no upward chain and is on the market for £135,000 through The Purple Property Shop.
It currently houses some dated dark wood furniture and patterned carpets, including in the family bathroom. But it could be transformed into a modern family home.
4. Three bedroom house, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, £120,000
This three-bedroom terraced house in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is on the market for £120,000
The house has colorful patterned wallpaper and carpets, as well as some red interior doors
The hallway has a colorful patterned carpet on the floor and up the stairs
This three bedroom terraced house in need of renovation before it can be comfortably lived in.
It has colorful patterned wallpaper and carpets, as well as some interior doors painted red.
It has a price tag of £120,000 and is being sold by Stephenson Browne estate agents.
5. Two bedroom house, Netherhall, £200,000
This semi-detached house in Netherhall, Leicestershire is for sale for £200,000
The interior includes a heavily lilac-decorated living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and artex ceiling
The lilac and pink theme continues upstairs in this bedroom, which also has a patterned border on the walls
This semi-detached house in NetherhallLeicestershire, offers ‘excellent potential’ according to Hortons estate agents, who are handling the sale.
It is for sale for £200,000 and includes a large garden to the rear of the property.
The interior includes a heavily lilac-decorated living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and artex ceiling.