Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston
By WellingtonWise
£ 170,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
WellingtonWise says ..
A well presented spacious top floor retirement apartment, situated in the town centre of Royston, close to surgery, library and nearby shops and post office and also adjacent to Priory Gardens. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Kennedy Court, Royston, offers a convenient town-centre location. Its proximity to local amenities, including shops, a library, a surgery, and Royston train station, makes it an attractive option for commuters and those seeking urban convenience. Several well-rated schools are within walking distance, adding to its family-friendly appeal.
The apartment itself, however, presents a mixed picture. While the exterior of the building appears well-maintained, the interior photographs show a property that is dated and in need of significant modernisation. The décor is outdated and could benefit from a fresh coat of paint and updated fittings. The current condition might be off-putting to some potential buyers, potentially requiring refurbishment costs to be factored into the overall purchase price.
One significant drawback is the complete absence of any private outdoor space, such as a garden or patio. This will reduce the appeal for many, particularly families or buyers who place value on outdoor living.
The list price of £170,000 falls within the range of other similar properties in the area, but the need for updating and the lack of outside space suggests the price may be slightly higher than the value might indicate for buyers looking for a move-in-ready space. Potential buyers should carefully weigh the costs of modernisation against the attractive location and proximity to amenities.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 574.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 345,333.00 £Decreased by 15.62 %
- Est sale value
- 220,416.00 £Increased by 17.07 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,049.00 £/moIncreased by 2.94 %
- Est letting value
- 574.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 3.65 %Increased by 22.07 %
- Crime Rate
- 30.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.52 KM |
| Studlands Rise First School | Community School | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Tannery Drift School | Community School | Good | 0.84 KM |
| Icknield Walk First School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.18 KM |
| Nh1 Royston And Villages Family Centre | Children's Centre | 1.45 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkway Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| A10 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| A10 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Priory Close | £ 1,000,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hillside | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston | 6090 | RYS | 0.91 KM |
| Meldreth | 7036 | MEL | 5.94 KM |
| Shepreth | 7044 | STH | 9.51 KM |
| Ashwell And Morden | 6083 | AWM | 9.91 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Court, Fish Hill Royston | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Fish Hill, Kennedy Court Fish Hill, SG8 | £ 217,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Fish Hill, Kennedy Court Fish Hill, SG8 | £ 165,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Fish Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 | £ 125,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Fish Hill, Royston | £ 215,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Lawns Court | £ 137,500 | 0.14 KM |
| 2 George Lane | £ 150,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 3 Lawns Court | £ 144,950 | 0.15 KM |
| 2 Lawns Court | £ 104,000 | 0.15 KM |
| 12 Angel Pavement | £ 430,000 | 0.15 KM |