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For sale
£225,000

Melbourne Road, Wakefield, WF1 2RN

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 19 Jan 2026 · Wakefield

How the price compares

This home£225,000
Median 3 bed in WF1£255k69 homes listed · £253 per sq ft
Difference-12%below the area median

Key features

  • A MATURE 3B SEMI WITH NO UPPER CHAIN
  • WELL CARED FOR BUT READY FOR IMPROVEMENT
  • MUCH SOUGHT AFTER AREA NR AMENITIES
  • NOT OVERLOOKED AT THE REAR
  • EXTENDED VIA CONSERVATORY
  • GARDENS, GARAGE & DRIVEWAY
  • AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, D.G AND GFCH SYSTEM
  • POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (SUBJECT TO PLANNING)
  • EARLY VIEWING STRONGLY ADVISED
  • EPC

About this home

Well positioned on the desirable Melbourne Road in Wakefield, this attractive semi-detached house, presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable family home where you can make your own mark. With three well-proportioned bedrooms and three inviting reception rooms, including a delightful conservatory, this property offers ample space for day to day living.

There is a modern kitchen, a central heating system, air conditioning units and sealed unit double glazing. Outside, you will find ample off-road parking along with a garage and the rear garden offers a lovely outdoor space with a good degree of privacy and is not overlooked, backing onto the railway line.

Offered with no onward chain the house has been well cared for, although ready for some improvements, allowing you to add your personal touch and make it truly your own. This property is situated in a much sought-after and convenient location, close to local amenities, the city center and transport links, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike.

Do not miss the chance to view this delightful home that combines comfort, space, and potential in a prime location.

Accommodation -

Reception Hall - 3.57m x 1.95m (11'8" x 6'4") - Accessed via a composite double glazed front door with matching side panels and incorporating privacy glass and leaded detail. There is a staircase rising to the first floor, a central heating radiator.

Wc - 1.47m x 0.68m (4'9" x 2'2") - With a hand wash basin, low flush wc, aquaboard style panelling and a heated towel rail.

Lounge - 4.71m max x 3.95m max (15'5" max x 12'11" max) - The focal point for the room is an electric feature fire within a traditional surround, central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Glazed double doors lead through to the dining room.

Dining Room - 3.06m x 2.74m (10'0" x 8'11") - With a central heating radiator and sliding patio doors leading to the conservatory which also have a security grill. An internal glazed door leads to the kitchen to the rear and side of the property.

Garden Room - Part wall and part uPVC double glazed in construction, wall mounted air conditioning unit and a glazed door allowing access to the rear garden.

Kitchen - 2.68m x 2.85m (8'9" x 9'4") - Fitted with a range of wall and base units in a contemporary design with contrasting eye level white units and base level Nordic oak style cupboards and work tops which incorporate a stainless steel inset sink unit with mixer tap and a four ring electric hob. The kitchen is further equipped with a fitted oven with provision for a fridge and space for a microwave. Tiled walls and a uPVC double glazed window to the side and rear elevations. A side door with double glazed inset unit allows access to the drive to the side of the property.

Bedroom 1 - 4.51m max x 2.97m to the wardrobe doors (14'9" max - There is a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, a central heating radiator and a range of fitted bedroom furniture comprising three double door fronted robes, centrally positioned dresser with drawers and eye level cupboard storage over. There is also a Fujitsu air conditioning unit.

Bedroom 2 - 3.36m x 2.93m to the wardrobe doors (11'0" x 9'7" - The fitted furniture comprises floor to ceiling mirror fronted sliding robes incorporating a range of hanging and shelving. There is a central heating radiator, useful cupboard storage a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking an attractive wooded aspect beyond the garden.

Bedroom 3 - 2.50m x 2.61m, incl bulkhead (8'2" x 8'6", incl bu - With a central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Recessed cupboard storage unit with shelving.

Wc - 1.55m x 0.92m (5'1" x 3'0") - Fitted with a low flush wc, a uPVC double glazed window with privacy glass inset.

Bathroom - 2.44m max x 1.68m (8'0" max x 5'6") - Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising pedestal hand wash basin and panel bath with shower over. There are complementary tiled walls and a useful linen/boiler cupboard housing the Worcester combination boiler. Central heating radiator and a uPVC double glazed window with privacy glass inset.

Outside - There is a well stocked front garden with low maintenance pebbled area, raised beds and planted pockets. To the side if a gated block paved driveway leading to a detached single garage. There is another, predominantly low maintenance rear garden with planted pockets, pond, raised beds and established greenery. CHECK LAND REG

Garage - Brick built with an up and over door and convenience door leading into the rear garden.

Tenure - We understand that the property is a freehold arrangement.

Council Tax. Band C. - WAKEFIELD LOCAL AUTHORITY.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Wakefield Westgate Station0.7 mi
  • Wakefield Kirkgate Station1.3 mi
  • Outwood Station1.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in WF1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £225k · detached £350k · terraced £171k · flat £105k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
62 Melbourne Road
Wakefield WF1 2RN
Semi-detached
Freehold
19 Apr 2024£228,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in WF1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,126£22,500 deposit · £202,500 loan
Stamp Duty£2,000England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Boultons, Huddersfield on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 19 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 02/09/2026.

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