Locarno Road

PROPERTY INFORMATION

• Address: 24 Locarno Road, Moorends, Doncaster DN8 4QZ
• Property Type: Semi-Detached House
• Tenure: Freehold
• Bedrooms: 3
• EPC Rating: C
• Asking Price: £115,000
• Additional Features:  Rear extension, wrap-around garden

This well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home is offered for sale freehold, making it an excellent acquisition for property investors. The property benefits from a rear extension providing additional living space, as well as a generous wrap-around garden — both highly desirable features that enhance its appeal to quality tenants and contribute to long-term capital growth potential.

INVESTMENT INFORMATION

• Asking Price: £115,000
• Monthly Rental Income: £800 pcm
• Annual Rental Income: £9,600 per annum
• Gross Yield: 8.3%
• Tenure:  Freehold – no ground rent or service charge
• Gross Yield of 8.3% – significantly above the UK national average of approximately 5-6%, making this an outstanding income-generating asset.

At an asking price of £115,000, this property delivers a gross yield of 8.3% per annum, well above the national average and highly competitive within the Doncaster buy-to-let market. With rental demand remaining strong in the DN8 area, investors can expect stable, consistent income from day one. The freehold nature of the title removes any ongoing ground rent liabilities, further improving net returns and making this a clean, straightforward investment vehicle.

 REASONS TO INVEST

• High Gross Yield of 8.00% – substantially outperforming UK averages and delivering strong income returns relative to purchase price.
• Freehold Ownership – no ground rent, no service charge, and full control over the asset for the long term.
• Strong Rental Demand – Moorends and the wider Doncaster area benefit from consistent demand for quality rental accommodation driven by local employment, transport links, and affordability.
• Rear Extension – additional living space increases the property’s desirability to tenants and supports premium rental rates within the local market.
• Wrap-Around Garden – a rare and sought-after feature for family tenants, reducing void periods and encouraging longer tenancies.
• EPC Rating C – ensures the property meets current lettings legislation and minimises exposure to future regulatory risk as EPC requirements tighten.
• Affordable Entry Point – at £115,000, this property offers investors a low barrier to entry with strong returns, ideal for portfolio diversification or first-time landlords.
• Capital Growth Potential – Doncaster continues to benefit from significant regeneration investment and infrastructure improvements, supporting long-term asset appreciation.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Moorends, Doncaster – DN8

Moorends is a residential village located within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, situated approximately 12 miles to the north-east of Doncaster city centre. The area benefits from a strong sense of community, established local amenities, and easy access to the wider regional road network.

Transport & Connectivity

• Excellent road links via the A614 and M18 motorway, providing quick access to Doncaster, Goole, and the M62 corridor connecting Leeds and Hull.
• Thorne & Moorends railway station provides direct rail connections to Doncaster and beyond.
• Doncaster Sheffield Airport is located within convenient reach, supporting regional business and leisure connectivity.

Local Amenities

• Local shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities within Moorends and the neighbouring town of Thorne.
• Thorne town centre, just minutes away, offers a broader range of retail, dining, and leisure facilities.
• Well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby, making the area particularly attractive to family tenants.

Doncaster – Regional Context

• Doncaster is one of the largest metropolitan boroughs in the UK and is undergoing significant regeneration investment, including major logistics and distribution hubs and continued residential development. This sustained economic activity supports both rental demand and long-term capital growth across the borough’s residential property market, including the DN8 postcode.

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