Wards says ..
Are you looking for your first home? This spacious second floor apartment would be an excellent choice to get yourself onto the property ladder. You will also have the flexibility of purchasing either a 75% share at 172,500 or the full price of 230,000 which will allow versatility for your budget...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located on Laight Road in Maidstone’s Park Wood is presented as a well-maintained property suitable for first-time buyers or those seeking a low-maintenance home. The apartment benefits from modern fixtures and fittings, as evidenced in the provided photographs, presenting a contemporary and clean aesthetic throughout. The kitchen appears to be recently updated with modern appliances and cabinetry. The overall condition of the property appears good, with no visible signs of substantial repairs or renovations required.
The location is arguably a strong point, with relatively close proximity to several well-regarded primary schools and various Southeastern train stations offering convenient commuting options. However, more detailed information is needed regarding local shops, recreational facilities, and its exact location within Park Wood for a fuller evaluation. The property itself lacks outdoor space, typical for apartment-style dwellings.
The list price falls within the potential range of similar properties in the immediate area, although the lack of precise comparative data regarding square footage of nearby properties does not fully support the precise assessment of value. The property is listed with the option to purchase either a 75% share or the full property, indicating a strategy to provide flexibility for buyers with varying budgets. Overall, the property presents as a reasonably priced, modern apartment in a convenient location, but prospective buyers may want to investigate local amenities further and possibly pursue further price comparisons with similar properties to fully ascertain its value in the current market.
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
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 737.33
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 331,107.00 £Increased by 20.97 %
- Est sale value
- 293,457.34 £Increased by 41.64 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,555.00 £/moDecreased by 1.58 %
- Est letting value
- 737.33 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.64 %Decreased by 18.61 %
- Crime Rate
- 27.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Langley Park Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.62 KM |
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | Requires improvement | 1.39 KM |
Tree Tops Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.43 KM |
Senacre Wood Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.52 KM |
The Meadow Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.85 KM |
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Nearby Streets
Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Sutton Road | £ 298,998 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Sutton Road | £ 577,235 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Webbs Close | £ 425,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
New Hey Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Irwell Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Bearsted | 5091 | BSD | 4.13 KM |
Maidstone East | 5115 | MDE | 6.71 KM |
Maidstone West | 5222 | MDW | 6.75 KM |
Hollingbourne | 5141 | HBN | 7.15 KM |
Maidstone Barracks | 5237 | MDB | 7.32 KM |
Nearby Listings
Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Laight Road, Maidstone, Kent | £ 230,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME17 | £ 556,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.13 KM |
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME17 | £ 560,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.13 KM |
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME17 | £ 720,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
Sutton Road, Maidstone, ME17 | £ 562,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
Nearby Properties
Address | Price | Distance |
---|---|---|
49 Edmett Way | £ 330,000 | 0.11 KM |
29 Shoebridge Drive | £ 375,000 | 0.16 KM |
21 Shoebridge Drive | £ 235,000 | 0.16 KM |
13 Shoebridge Drive | £ 295,000 | 0.16 KM |
4 Shoebridge Drive | £ 318,000 | 0.16 KM |