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For saleReduced 14 Jul 2026
£90,000Guide price

Melrose Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2SD

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 1 Jul 2026 · price reduced 14 Jul 2026 · Gainsborough

How the price compares

This home£90,000
Median 3 bed in DN21£170k93 homes listed · £152 per sq ft
Difference-47%below the area median

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Three-bedroom semi-detached home
  • Separate lounge and dining room
  • Modern ground floor shower room
  • Well-appointed fitted kitchen
  • Versatile dressing room/Bedroom Three
  • Enclosed low-maintenance rear garden
  • Ideal first-time purchase
  • Excellent investment opportunity
  • Close to shops, schools and local amenities

About this home

An excellent opportunity to acquire this three-bedroom semi-detached home, offered with no onward chain and featuring two reception rooms, a modern shower room and an enclosed rear garden.

Summary Offered to the market with no onward chain, this three-bedroom semi-detached home provides spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, families and investors alike. Boasting separate reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, modern ground floor shower room and enclosed rear garden, the property enjoys a practical layout with flexible living space throughout. Conveniently situated within easy reach of local schools, shops and everyday amenities, early viewing is highly recommended.

Ground Floor A UPVC entrance door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, providing a central point to the home with stairs rising to the first floor and internal doors leading to both reception rooms, creating a practical and well-balanced layout.

Positioned at the front of the property, the lounge is a bright and comfortable living space featuring a large bay window that fills the room with natural light. Finished with fitted carpet and a radiator, it offers an inviting setting for relaxing and everyday family life.

Located at the heart of the home, the dining room provides a generous and versatile reception space, ideal for family meals or entertaining guests. A side-facing window enhances the natural light, while the open-plan connection to the kitchen creates a sociable flow and offers flexibility for modern living.

Ground Floor continued The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is space for a selection of freestanding appliances, tiled flooring for practicality and a side-facing window providing natural light. The room opens into the rear lobby, creating a convenient link to both the garden and shower room.

The rear lobby is a useful transitional space, offering direct access to the enclosed rear garden and the ground floor shower room, making it particularly practical for everyday living.

Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC. A side-facing window provides natural ventilation and daylight, while a radiator adds comfort.

First Floor The first-floor landing provides access to both bedrooms, with Bedroom One leading through to the versatile dressing room/Bedroom Three.

Bedroom One is a comfortable double bedroom overlooking the side of the property. Finished with fitted carpet and a radiator, it benefits from direct access to the adjoining dressing room, allowing the space to function as a principal bedroom suite or provide additional flexibility for growing families.

Accessed via Bedroom One, the dressing room offers a variety of potential uses including a walk-in wardrobe, nursery, home office or occasional third bedroom. The room benefits from fitted carpet, a radiator and a side-facing window, making it a bright and adaptable addition to the accommodation.

Occupying the full width of the front of the property, Bedroom Two is the largest bedroom within the home. This spacious room comfortably accommodates a double bed alongside additional bedroom furniture and enjoys excellent natural light through the...

Exterior The property is approached through a gated front buffer garden with a pathway leading to the entrance door. Gated side access provides convenient access to the rear of the property.

To the rear, the enclosed garden has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring a hard-standing surface enclosed by a combination of fencing and brick walls. Offering a private outdoor space with minimal upkeep, it provides an ideal setting for outdoor seating, entertaining or container planting.

Layout Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Rear Lobby, Shower Room. First Floor: Landing, Bedroom One, Dressing Room/Bedroom Three, Bedroom Two. Exterior: Front buffer garden, gated side access, enclosed rear hard-standing garden.

Location Situated on Melrose Road, this property occupies a convenient residential position to the north of Gainsborough town centre, placing a wide range of everyday amenities within easy reach. Local convenience stores, supermarkets, cafés and healthcare facilities are all nearby, while the popular Marshall's Yard Retail Centre offers a selection of high street shops, restaurants and leisure facilities just a short distance away. The town also benefits from the historic riverside, with pleasant walks along the River Trent and nearby green spaces for outdoor recreation.

Families are particularly well catered for, with Mercer's Wood Academy only a short walk away and rated Good by Ofsted, while The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School is also rated Good. The Gainsborough Nursery School, within easy walking distance, has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Secondary education is available at The Queen Elizabeth's High School, located close by.

Transport Links For commuters, the property enjoys excellent transport connections. Gainsborough Central railway station is approximately three-quarters of a mile away, providing services towards Sheffield and Lincoln, while Gainsborough Lea Road station offers direct East Midlands Railway services to Lincoln, Retford and Doncaster, where onward connections to London King's Cross can be made. The A159, A631 and A156 provide convenient road links to Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Doncaster and Retford, making the property well placed for those travelling throughout the region. Regular local bus services are also available within a short walk of the property.

Call Today! Combining spacious accommodation with a practical layout, no onward chain and an excellent location close to local amenities, this attractive semi-detached home presents an outstanding opportunity for first-time buyers and investors alike. Offering versatile living space with further potential to personalise, this is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Contact our office today to arrange your viewing and avoid disappointment.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Freehold
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Gainsborough Central Station0.8 mi
  • Gainsborough Lea Road Station1.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DN21 over the last 12 months: detached £285k · terraced £110k · semi-detached £168k · flat £80k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
28 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SD
Semi-detached
Freehold
16 Jun 2026£78,000
55 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SA
Terraced
Freehold
30 Jan 2026£80,000
10 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SD
Semi-detached
Freehold
13 Jan 2026£55,000
59 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SA
Terraced
Freehold
14 Aug 2025£75,000
53 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SA
Terraced
Freehold
21 Feb 2025£59,000
9 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SA
Terraced
Freehold
31 Oct 2024£75,000
62 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SD
Semi-detached
Freehold
6 Sept 2024£147,000
61 Melrose Road
Gainsborough DN21 2SA
Terraced
Freehold
28 Mar 2024£64,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DN21

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£450£9,000 deposit · £81,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Open Door Property, South Wheatley on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/07/2026.

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