Balfour Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14
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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 %
from 504,333.00 £
Est sale value
586,934.28 £
Increased by 27.93 %
from 458,800.74 £
Average area rental value
2,075.00 £/mo
Increased by 13.39 %
from 1,830.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,377.78 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 1,377.78 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.78 %
Increased by 9.89 %
from 4.35 %
Crime Rate
31.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 31.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Roots Estate Agency Ltd created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Falkland Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood0.68 KM
Park House SchoolAcademy ConverterGood1.11 KM
John Rankin Infant And Nursery SchoolCommunity SchoolGood1.47 KM
John Rankin Junior SchoolCommunity SchoolGood1.56 KM
Horris Hill SchoolOther Independent School2.33 KM

Images

Frontage Dining Area Conservatory Bedroom 1 Rear Garden Kitchen Family Room Living Room Lounge Space Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Bathroom Rear Aspect Garage and Driveway

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Norton Close £ 000.00 KM
Godwin Walk £ 000.00 KM
Stapleton Close £ 325,00000.00 KM
Enborne Street £ 000.00 KM
Grange Gardens £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Newbury3074NBY3.74 KM
Newbury Racecourse3071NRC5.23 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Villiers Walk, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 £ 335,000BUYUnknown0.10 KM
Meyrick Drive, Newbury, RG14 6SY £ 450,000BUY7 / 100.12 KM
Balfour Crescent, Newbury, RG14 6SP £ 424,950BUY6 / 100.12 KM
Meldrum Close, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 £ 360,000BUYUnknown0.17 KM
Meldrum Close, NEWBURY, RG14 £ 450,000BUY7 / 100.17 KM

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AddressPriceDistance
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4 Clare Walk £ 199,0000.07 KM
9 Clare Walk £ 300,0000.07 KM