Balfour Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14
By Roots Estate Agency Ltd
£ 450,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Roots Estate Agency Ltd says ..
**NO ONWARD CHAIN** This four bedroom semi-detached house has been extended to create a spacious family home with corner-plot gardens and a garage with driveway parking behind. Located on the sought-after Wash Common area to the south-west of Newbury, the accommodation will ...
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom semi-detached house in Newbury’s Wash Common area presents a mixed bag of potential for buyers. The property is situated in a desirable location that benefits from good schools, such as the nearby Falkland Primary School with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. This makes it an attractive choice for families. The proximity to local amenities, including shops and parks, further enhances its appeal. Transport links to Newbury also appear convenient, although specific distances and travel times are not fully detailed in the provided information.
In terms of condition, the property exhibits a dated style and requires modernising. Carpets, wallpaper and furnishings appear very much to be from a previous era. This needs factoring into any purchasing decision. Whilst clean and apparently functional, an investment in updating the property would likely add value and improve its liveability. The small rear garden shows signs of needing some attention.
The asking price appears to fall in a moderate range, relative to nearby similar properties. However, the lack of detailed pricing information for comparable houses, in terms of precise square footage, makes a precise assessment of its value for money challenging. A buyer should ensure their own research is comprehensive before making a final offer. Overall, the property presents a solid base with the potential for a significant improvement with renovations. Prospective buyers must carefully weigh the cost of necessary renovations against the location benefits and the desirability of the area. Overall, this is a satisfactory property for those who like a project.
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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,377.78
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 521,250.00 £Increased by 3.35 %
- Est sale value
- 586,934.28 £Increased by 27.93 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,075.00 £/moIncreased by 13.39 %
- Est letting value
- 1,377.78 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.78 %Increased by 9.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 31.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkland Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.68 KM |
| Park House School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.11 KM |
| John Rankin Infant And Nursery School | Community School | Good | 1.47 KM |
| John Rankin Junior School | Community School | Good | 1.56 KM |
| Horris Hill School | Other Independent School | 2.33 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Godwin Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Stapleton Close | £ 325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Enborne Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grange Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3074 | NBY | 3.74 KM |
| Newbury Racecourse | 3071 | NRC | 5.23 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villiers Walk, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 | £ 335,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.10 KM |
| Meyrick Drive, Newbury, RG14 6SY | £ 450,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Balfour Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6SP | £ 424,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Meldrum Close, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 | £ 360,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.17 KM |
| Meldrum Close, NEWBURY, RG14 | £ 450,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Clare Walk | £ 230,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 6 Clare Walk | £ 300,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 15 Clare Walk | £ 300,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 4 Clare Walk | £ 199,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 9 Clare Walk | £ 300,000 | 0.07 KM |