Simon Blyth says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is located in Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Horbury benefits from being relatively close to a number of primary and secondary schools, with Horbury Academy and Horbury Primary Academy both receiving a \“Good\” Ofsted rating and within a short distance of the property. Several train stations are also within reasonable commuting distance, providing access to Wakefield and potentially further afield. The presence of local shops and amenities would need further investigation to provide a complete assessment of the location’s convenience.

Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in need of some modernisation and updating. The kitchen and bathrooms show their age and would likely benefit from refurbishment. While the structure of the house seems sound, the interior décor and fixtures suggest a need for improvement to bring it to a more contemporary standard. The property has some original features that could be restored and preserved to add value and character.

The property includes a garden, which is a desirable feature for many buyers. The size of the garden appears to be average for the area, but more precise measurements would be needed for a more definitive assessment.

Considering the list price of £300,000, the average price in the area of £271,839, and the average price per square foot of £287, a full assessment of the property’s square footage is required to accurately determine the price per square foot and compare it to the local average. However, considering the need for modernisation and the lack of information on the property’s size, the asking price appears to be in the higher range for the area, though not necessarily unreasonable given the location and the potential value that could be added through renovations. Further information on the property’s size and the extent of required renovations would provide a more precise evaluation.

Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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