Alan de Maid says ..
Summerlands Lodge is a popular retirement set of two buildings located close to local shops and Locksbottom High Street, plus the Princes Royal hospital and Summercroft surgery. This apartment is located in phase two of the development and to the second floor. Stairs and a lift lead to the f...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom retirement flat in Farnborough Common, Orpington, offers a convenient location near schools and transportation, although the walking distance to stations might be significant for some. The property is situated in a relatively quiet residential area, suggesting a peaceful environment. The apartment itself, as depicted in the photographs, is functional but requires modernisation. The kitchen and bathroom fittings appear dated, and the décor throughout the apartment could benefit from updating. The property’s lack of private outdoor space may be a limitation for those seeking a garden, but the availability of communal grounds does partially offset this drawback. The listed price appears comparable to similar properties in the area, although the specific square footage and features of these properties limit definitive price comparison. Potential buyers should factor in the likely costs of renovation and updating to bring the property up to current standards. While convenient for local schools and public transport (within a reasonable distance), prospective buyers may want to consider the limited private external space and dated condition when assessing the overall value proposition.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 585.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 313,560.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,170.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 27.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 0.79 KM | |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.88 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.94 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mandelieu | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osier Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.34 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.67 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.24 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 4.63 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 5.34 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 215,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 | £ 199,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 175,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 230,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 249,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Wellbrook Road | £ 279,995 | 0.08 KM |
| 9 Wellbrook Road | £ 880,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 1 Wellbrook Road | £ 284,995 | 0.08 KM |
| 5 Wellbrook Road | £ 325,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 16 Barkway Drive | £ 670,000 | 0.09 KM |