Homedell House, Harpenden, AL5 3RA
By Retirement Homesearch
£ 160,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Retirement Homesearch says ..
A TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT SITUATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. Homedell House was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 60 properties arranged over 3 floors each served by lift. Situated in a convenient location with local amenities including Public House and Tes...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom retirement apartment in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, offers a convenient location and relatively affordable price point. Located on Luton Road, it benefits from proximity to local amenities including a nearby public house and Tesco. The apartment’s interior appears clean and well-maintained, although dated. The kitchen has functional but dated units and appliances, while the bathroom has a traditional look. The flooring and walls are consistent in style. The property is part of a larger retirement complex, ‘Homedell House,’ which may offer added security and community benefits. The significant lack of outdoor space is a notable drawback, as is the fact that there is not enough information to justify a true per square foot cost comparison, in relation to similar properties in the area. The price falls within a similar bracket to other nearby retirement apartments, suggesting it may represent fair value for buyers looking for a low-maintenance home in Harpenden. Potential buyers should assess the property’s condition and weigh the limitations of the minimal private land against its convenient location and price. Further investigation into the service charges and lease terms of the development would be crucial before making a purchase decision.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 825.59
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,145,000.00 £Increased by 51.85 %
- Est sale value
- 658,820.82 £Increased by 52.58 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,717.00 £/moDecreased by 6.07 %
- Est letting value
- 825.59 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 1.80 %Decreased by 38.14 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Retirement Homesearch marked this listing as sold.
Retirement Homesearch created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King'S School | Other Independent School | 0.65 KM | |
| Roundwood Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.73 KM |
| Roundwood Park School | Academy Converter | 0.77 KM | |
| St Hilda'S School | Other Independent School | 0.84 KM | |
| Wood End School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.38 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nickey Line | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Westfield Avenue | £ 1,450,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Derwent Road | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 2.29 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 5.99 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 8.03 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 9.48 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 9.55 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homedell House, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 149,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 149,950 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 139,950 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 145,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Roundwood Lane, Harpenden, AL5 | £ 135,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 - 23 Roundwood Lane | £ 685,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 7 Roundwood Lane | £ 780,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 31 Roundwood Lane | £ 785,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 165 Luton Road | £ 299,950 | 0.23 KM |
| 145 Luton Road | £ 155,000 | 0.23 KM |