Sowden Lane, Barnstaple
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Sowden Lane, Barnstaple

By Stags

£ 273,999

Reviews

3 out of 5 stars

Stags says ..

A 1960's detached chalet style property in need of general modernisation with far reaching views. The layout of briefly comprises on the ground floor; Entrance hall, living room, kitchen with some integrated appliances, 2 bedrooms and a wet room. On the first floor there are two further double be...

Property Oracle says ..

This 4-bedroom detached chalet-style property in Barnstaple, North Devon, presents a mixed picture for potential buyers. The property’s most significant assets are its location near Barnstaple’s amenities and several well-regarded schools, as well as the far-reaching views enjoyed from the property and garden. However, the photos clearly show that the property is in need of modernisation. The décor appears dated, and various aspects of the property, such as the bathroom and some rooms, could benefit from updating or renovations. While the garden offers outdoor space, its size is unclear and from photos appears modest. The price point sits within the range of other properties in the area, but its condition could lead to price negotiations depending on the buyer’s willingness to invest in refurbishment. The absence of precise plot size information and limited data on nearby similar properties makes a complete market valuation assessment challenging. A potential buyer must factor in the considerable upgrade costs to bring the property to a contemporary standard, against the value added by its location and views. Overall, it is a property with significant potential but requires significant investment and updating. Prospective buyers need to carefully weigh the refurbishment costs and the overall value proposition after these costs.

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
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
1,626.43

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
661,000.00 £
Increased by 29.29 %
from 511,241.00 £
Est sale value
881,525.06 £
Increased by 47.28 %
from 598,526.24 £
Average area rental value
2,410.00 £/mo
Increased by 120.90 %
from 1,091.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,626.43 £/mo
from 0.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.38 %
Increased by 71.09 %
from 2.56 %
Crime Rate
2.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 2.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Stags created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Our Lady'S Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleAcademy ConverterGood0.47 KM
Eden Park AcademyAcademy Converter0.65 KM
Ashleigh Cofe Primary SchoolAcademy Converter0.85 KM
Newport Community School Primary AcademyAcademy ConverterOutstanding0.93 KM
The Lampard Community SchoolFoundation Special SchoolGood1.02 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Kings Road £ 195,00000.00 KM
Barbican Lane £ 740,00000.00 KM
Jingles Place £ 000.00 KM
Jingles Lane £ 150,00000.00 KM
Oakleigh Road £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Barnstaple5725BNP2.11 KM
Chapelton (Devon)5820CPN7.31 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 £ 315,000BUY7 / 100.03 KM
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Ravelin Manor Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 £ 330,000BUY7 / 100.15 KM
Britten Drive, Barnstaple, North Devon £ 270,000BUY7 / 100.17 KM
Brahms Way, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 £ 285,000BUY7 / 100.17 KM

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AddressPriceDistance
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8 Bingham Crescent £ 142,0000.09 KM
21 Bingham Crescent £ 155,0000.09 KM
7 Bingham Crescent £ 122,5000.09 KM
4 Bingham Crescent £ 170,0000.09 KM