For sale Detached

76 THE GROVE

DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN2 5SD

2 beds 1 baths 743 sq ft Listed 4 Jun 2026 (-153d)

£239,500

Reduced on 28 Sep 2026 · Was £245,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£230,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£3,471/m²

Local average

£266,463 (-10.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,240 of 33,755)

Street crime

388 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Quiet Residential Street Close to Local Amenities, DRI & Transport Links
  • Detached Bungalow in Highly Sought After Village of Wheatley Hills
  • Flexible 2/3 Bedroom Layout
  • Stunning Open-Plan Kitchen/ Living Space
  • Elevated Private Gated Driveway Offering Secure Off Road Parking
  • Cosy Front Lounge with Feature Log Burner

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Tucked away on a quiet and desirable residential street in Wheatley Hills, this 2/3-bedroom detached bungalow offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, MOVE IN READY home, in a prime location.
The property features a welcoming entrance hall, with a convenient porch, a bright front-facing lounge with a feature log burner, ideal as a cosy living room or third bedroom. At the rear lies the heart of the home, a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with bifold patio doors which overlooks the generously sized private garden-perfect for relaxing, enjoying with family and entertaining. The kitchen features a range of wall and base cupboard units, complementary solid wood worktops, integrated oven, electric hob along with an American style fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A convenient storage cupboard provides valuable storage and a new external UPVC door provides access to the side of the property.
There are two good sized double bedrooms, along with a contemporary family bathroom with a walk in shower. The layout offers great flexibility, for a wide range of buyers.
Outside, the generous and well maintained rear garden is a peaceful retreat, complete with a large lawn, decked seating area, and a rear allotment space for those with green fingers. A private driveway to the front provides off-street parking.
A rare find in one of Doncaster's most popular areas. Book your viewing today to fully appreciate everything this versatile bungalow has to offer.
Agent Notes*
Floorplans: The floorplans within these particulars are for identification purposes only, they are representational and are not to scale. Accuracy and proportions should be checked by prospective purchasers at the property.
Money Laundering Regulations: In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations, buyers will be required to provide proof of identity once an offer has been accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.
General: Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

Listed by

Covering Doncaster

ACR Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 89274249

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/03/2018

Expiry date: 25/03/2028

Current heating cost: £863/year

Potential heating cost: £397/year

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (30)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

All

All

Price history

58% since 2018

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £239,500 +4.1%
Sold 01/12/2025 (11 months ago) £230,000 +57.5%
Sold 06/07/2018 (8 years ago) £146,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
196 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AF £330,000 09/01/2026 Detached
214 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AG £252,000 05/01/2026 Detached
28 SANDCLIFFE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NW £257,500 12/12/2025 Detached
89 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SF £320,000 28/11/2025 Detached
77 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SB £95,833 09/12/2022 Detached
93 OAKHILL ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NY £170,000 21/10/2022 Detached
3 THORNHILL AVENUE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SE £232,500 05/10/2022 Detached
135 ARMTHORPE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NS £205,000 26/09/2022 Detached
16 THORNHILL AVENUE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SE £310,000 26/08/2022 Detached
184 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AF £190,000 15/08/2022 Detached
GOLDEN FLEECE COURT 6 BECKETT ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 4LE £163,000 31/03/2022 Detached
45 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SB £196,000 07/01/2022 Detached
210 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AG £210,000 13/12/2021 Detached
89 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SF £172,000 26/11/2021 Detached

Area average: £221,702 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 3.7%
10y growth 97.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Doncaster. Series: Detached. As of August 2026.

1y (index) 3.2%
5y (index) 18%
10y (index) 47.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Doncaster. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £629/mo
Realistic £699/mo
Optimistic £769/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Doncaster.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Doncaster: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Bus stop Thorne Road/Thornhill Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop The Butchers Shop 0.4 miles
Hospital Doncaster Royal Infirmary 0.6 miles
Train station Doncaster 1.9 miles
Train station Bentley (South Yorkshire) 2.1 miles
Hospital Cheswold Park 2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 109
Violence and sexual offences 103
Anti-social behaviour 54
Criminal damage and arson 23
Other theft 23
Public order 20
Vehicle crime 16
Burglary 14
Robbery 9
Drugs 6
Other crime 5
Bicycle theft 2
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 388

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Kingfisher Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 30 Oct 2013
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 12 Nov 2012
Sandringham Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 May 2014
Park Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Dec 2018
Hospital Teaching Service Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Brooke St, DN1 £800/mo 2 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000
Target investor price (1%) £80,000
Gross yield 4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.9×
Monthly cashflow £-248/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.3%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).