Hartley Estates says ..
A rare opportunity to put your own stamp on a lovely property with great potential in a highly desirable area. We are pleased to be able to offer for sale this three bedroom detached bungalow set in a very popular part of New Barn. The property is offered with no onward chain. The bungalow is set...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom detached bungalow located on Penshurst Close in Longfield, Kent, presents a compelling opportunity for buyers looking for a property in a desirable area. The property benefits from its location in a sought-after part of New Barn, with convenient access to various amenities, well-regarded schools, and multiple Southeastern railway stations. The presence of a garden is a definite plus, though the lack of square footage data for the plot is a concern.
The interior of the bungalow appears well-maintained but dated. The kitchens and bathrooms exhibit features that are not of a contemporary design and could benefit from modernisation to increase the appeal to buyers and meet modern expectations. While the house appears structurally sound and free from major damage, potential buyers should factor in budget for improvements.
Considering similar properties in the area, particularly those on Penshurst Close, and the reported desirable location, the asking price of £550,000 appears to be quite reasonable. Nevertheless, the absence of definitive plot size information is important, as this greatly influences property value and would need further clarification. Similarly, square footage data of neighbouring properties is missing. A buyer should undertake a thorough survey before committing to a purchase to assess any potential structural issues or areas requiring repair or modernisation beyond what is immediately visually apparent in the provided images. The overall property is suitable for those open to light renovation, valuing the desirable location, and who are not overly sensitive to a more dated property style.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 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
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft (est)
- 1,167.13
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 585,640.00 £Increased by 1.25 %
- Est sale value
- 513,537.20 £Increased by 7.58 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,663.00 £/moDecreased by 26.09 %
- Est letting value
- 1,167.13 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.41 %Decreased by 26.98 %
- Crime Rate
- 34.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istead Rise Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.43 KM |
| Langafel Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.93 KM |
| Rowhill School | Foundation Special School | Good | 2.00 KM |
| Sedley'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 2.78 KM |
| Painters Ash Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 3.04 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Gables | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Close | £ 600,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Firecrest Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Starling Close | £ 575,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meopham | 5116 | MEP | 2.68 KM |
| Longfield | 5114 | LGF | 3.88 KM |
| Sole Street | 5126 | SOR | 4.98 KM |
| Ebbsfleet International | 5566 | EBD | 5.32 KM |
| Northfleet | 5120 | NFL | 5.53 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Way, New Barn, Longfield, Kent, DA3 | £ 420,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Foxwood Way, New Barn, Longfield, Kent, DA3 | £ 575,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.08 KM |
| Foxwood Way, New Barn, Longfield, Kent, DA3 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Deerhurst Close, Longfield | £ 575,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.16 KM |
| Deerhurst Close, New Barn, Longfield, Kent | £ 380,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Penshurst Close | £ 300,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 7 Penshurst Close | £ 460,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 15 Foxwood Way | £ 329,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 20 Foxwood Way | £ 265,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 6 Foxwood Way | £ 373,000 | 0.07 KM |