why is this house 'only' 225k?

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www.onthemarket.com/details/7679659/

Am I missing something that's awful about the area?

A combination of Stoke, the public park right behind and being on Butt Lane, I think...

Do some research on the area, the local economy, and the local people.
Depending on where you are moving from, it might be a bit of a culture shock duck.

It is the potteries and mining area. Stoke is several towns, so doesn't have a city feel.

It's north midlands and your nearest big city is Manchester.

It's awful! All the wood is orangy yellow!

Although I can't really comment on the price.

Ah, ok Thanks @Livenearhere, I did wonder about the building work I could see in one of the pictures. I think we'll look elsewhere - we had thought we might be better off in Cheshire. Put the kettle on though please, we'll be up your way at the weekend

Not sure why people are knocking Stoke, we like living here and the area is nice. I tell people we live on the Cheshire border 😏

What are those white curved things in the living area? There's one by the fireplace and another kind of opposite. You can see both in picture 13. Are they like some kind of dalek-inspired occasional table? I like the outdoor fireplace though!

It's probably that monstrous ear wax sculpture of a coffee table in picture 5, putting off all the bidders.

No parking? Cheap area? Lack of planning approval?

livenear I don’t think anyone is knocking Stoke, just pointing out that 225k for a 3 bed terrace is expensive for the area.

The rooms are quite small really, just photographed to look larger.

Do you tell them you live in Stoke Livenearhere or do you deliberately avoid telling them?
I'm not knocking Stoke BTW, but like most cities, it has it's own vibe, and if OP is from a different part of the country, it might be a bit of a shock.

It's a bit over done. No period character at all. The porch doesn't fit the surrounding houses.

I know Stoke and I think that's your reason for the low price, OP.

Have you looked at Nantwich?

There is a sewage plant near by

Maybe why it is called Butt Lane

Nantwich is nice. Much nicer than the Stoke/N-u-L area.
The average house price for Nantwich is £286,282, Stoke £158,053.

I think the spec is too high for a 3 bed terrace and agree with other comments on location.

I think I found it before the refurb
www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=40108884&sale=4390576&country=england

That price is more realistic.

@Puds11 Because it’s hideous?

Lol

God, it's unrecognisable from the before. Love the massive utility room in the before 😁

@MikeUniformMike that house is more realistic!

@SwedishEdith me too, I'd definitely prefer the before in more ways then price

Are the white cone shaped things speakers?

Arty farty speakers, obviously.

I’d feel a lot happier ripping everything out of the house before. It would seem daft to rip out all the new stuff after paying over the odds for it just because it’s fugly.