Hillary Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3
By Giggs & Bell
£ 160,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Giggs & Bell says ..
This ground floor maisonette may suit you if you are looking for a first purchase or investment and are prepared to carry out modernisation and updating.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom ground floor maisonette in Luton’s Sundon Park is presented as a potential first-time buyer or investor opportunity. The property’s key selling point is its location within the desirable Sundon Park area, which offers a family-friendly environment, good schools (with Parklea Primary School and Waulud Primary School nearby), and proximity to transport links, though access to Luton town center may require use of public transport or personal vehicles.
The property’s condition, however, requires attention. The provided photographs reveal an interior that is dated, with décor that is quite outdated. The bathroom especially shows visible signs of wear and tear and will likely need significant renovation. Although the structure itself appears sound, potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovation and modernisation works to improve the living space. The inclusion of a small rear garden is a plus point but from the photos, it is evidently quite overgrown.
The listed price of £160,000 appears to reflect the property’s needs for refurbishment. While it’s important to conduct a full survey to determine the extent of works necessary, the price seems appropriate given that some similar properties in Sundon Park are listed at considerably higher prices. However, because of the lack of precise property dimensions for comparison properties, it is difficult to make definite comparisons. Potential buyers are advised to engage a surveyor to conduct a detailed inspection to assess the property’s condition fully before proceeding with a purchase.
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
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 711.40
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 355,000.00 £Increased by 9.62 %
- Est sale value
- 327,955.40 £Increased by 41.41 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,300.00 £/moDecreased by 6.14 %
- Est letting value
- 711.40 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.39 %Decreased by 14.42 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Giggs & Bell marked this listing as sold.
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklea Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.56 KM |
| Waulud Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.62 KM |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Academy Converter | 0.77 KM | |
| Lealands High School | Foundation School | Good | 1.09 KM |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College | Foundation School | Requires improvement | 1.19 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cotswold Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tenth Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hampshire Way | £ 275,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Eskdale | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave | 1534 | LEA | 1.06 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 6.33 KM |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) | 1533 | HLN | 6.54 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 8.61 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3DL | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Hillary Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3DL | £ 220,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| Hillary Close, Sundon Park, Luton, LU3 3DL | £ 220,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Florence Avenue, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BY | £ 350,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.16 KM |
| High Beech Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 | £ 330,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillary Close | £ 178,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 6 Hillary Close | £ 112,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 3 Hillary Close | £ 105,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 18 Hillary Close | £ 60,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 20 Hillary Close | £ 177,000 | 0.04 KM |