In 1939, a mid-terrace home was built in Mansvid Avenue at Drayton – and during the intervening 76 years it has never left the ownership of the original purchasing family, until now.

In need of some updating, but representing a great opportunity, the house is subject to an open event on Saturday (October 31) between 1.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises a hallway, separate living room and dining rooms, kitchen and utility cupboard on the ground floor with three bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. The primary rooms have double glazing and there is some electric storage heating.

Families keen to seize the opportunity will be pleased to hear that the house is offered with no forward chain, which could help speed the transaction.

It has a 70 ft southerly facing rear garden with a garage at the far end, but this does have restricted access. As the property falls within the catchments of both Court Lane and Springfield Schools it holds as much family appeal, possibly more so, as it did the day it was built.

“Potential buyers will see from neighbouring homes the opportunities that the house offers for alteration or extension, although they should never assume that planning consent will be forthcoming and should take advice,” says Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents.

“This is a real opportunity to buy a house that falls within the basic rate for Stamp Duty and then lift its value through improving it, a process some people will find possible while they occupy the house.”

Guide price is £250,000 (EPC Band tbc). For more information and to attend the open day, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk<