Temme English says ..
This charming two-bedroom detached bungalow, exclusively for over 55s, is a rare find and offers an ideal opportunity for retirement living
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 2 bedroom detached bungalow situated in Elmstead, Essex. The asking price is £215,000. The property is located close to Elmstead Primary School (0.44km) and Market Field School (0.79km), both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Alresford railway station is approximately 3.27km away, providing access to Colchester and other towns. The proximity to these amenities suggests a convenient location for families and commuters. Based on the images, the property appears to be in reasonable condition. While it is not brand new, it is well-maintained and clean, showing no obvious signs of significant disrepair. The kitchen and bathroom appear functional but could benefit from some modernisation. The property has a small garden, which is a positive feature. Considering the average house price in the area is £340,786 and the average price per square foot is £380, the listed price of £215,000 for this property seems relatively low. However, the significantly smaller size of the property (39 sqft) compared to the area average (896 sqft) needs to be taken into account. Further investigation into the reasons for the lower price would be beneficial. This could be due to factors such as the property’s age, the overall size or specific features.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 39.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 350,323.00 £Decreased by 1.18 %
- Est sale value
- 16,809.00 £Increased by 20.73 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,334.00 £/moDecreased by 2.49 %
- Est letting value
- 39.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.57 %Decreased by 1.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 20.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 0.44 KM |
| Market Field School | Academy Special Converter | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Millfields Primary School | Foundation School | Outstanding | 3.13 KM |
| Alresford Primary School | Community School | Good | 3.72 KM |
| Broomgrove Infant School | Community School | Good | 3.82 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tye Green | £ 450,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lancatser Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Norfolk Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Glebe Close | £ 275,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford (Essex) | 6847 | ALR | 3.27 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 4.52 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 6.71 KM |
| Great Bentley | 6855 | GRB | 9.16 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 9.22 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Close, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 | £ 195,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Meadow Close, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex, CO7 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Meadow Close, Elmstead, Essex | £ 210,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Meadow Close, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex, CO7 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Meadow Close, Colchester | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Colchester Road | £ 283,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 45 Colchester Road | £ 175,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 46 Colchester Road | £ 145,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 47 Colchester Road | £ 199,995 | 0.05 KM |
| 2 Meadow Close | £ 152,500 | 0.07 KM |