SOUTH INSTOW - PROPERTY WITH RURAL VIEWS & POTENTIAL TO REFURBISH & EXTEND
By Albury & Hall
£ 750,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Albury & Hall says ..
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A 3/4 BEDROOM PURBECK STONE BUILT PROPERTY SET IN GROUNDS OF APPROX. HALF AN ACRE WITH SOUTHERLY ASPECT & FAR-REACHING RURAL VIEWS. IN NEED OF SOME REFURBISHMENT & MODERNISATION. LARGE GARDEN PLOT WITH POTENTIAL TO BUILD A SECOND PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ALL P...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom house located in South East Purbeck, Dorset. It is situated on Valley Road and benefits from rural views. The property has a list price of £750,000 and is 1,726.53 square feet with a plot size of 1,851.39 square feet.
The property appears to be in need of some modernisation and refurbishment. The interior shows dated decor and finishes, however, the structure of the building appears sound. The kitchen and bathrooms in particular appear to be in need of updating. The property benefits from a sizeable garden with mature shrubs and trees, offering a good degree of privacy. The garden also offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
The location is semi-rural, offering a quiet and peaceful setting while still being within reasonable distance of amenities. Nearby schools are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Requires Improvement’ according to Ofsted reports. The proximity to Corfe Castle via the Swanage Railway is a positive aspect for those who enjoy scenic train journeys and historical sites. However, the distance to larger towns and cities might be a consideration for some buyers.
Considering the property’s condition, the need for refurbishment, the size of the plot, and the location, the asking price of £750,000 seems to be at the higher end of the market. While the property offers potential, the significant cost of modernisation and refurbishment should be factored into any potential buyer’s assessment of value. More comparable local pricing data would be helpful to make a more definitive statement on the price.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,726.53
- Lot (est)
- 1,851.39
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 648,333.00 £Decreased by 22.26 %
- Est sale value
- 585,293.67 £Decreased by 34.05 %
- Average area rental value
- 3,325.00 £/moIncreased by 31.84 %
- Est letting value
- 1,726.53 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.15 %Increased by 69.42 %
- Crime Rate
- 102.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Primary School, Langton Matravers | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 2.08 KM |
| Swanage St Mark'S Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 3.90 KM |
| The Swanage School | Free Schools | Good | 3.90 KM |
| Corfe Castle Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 4.30 KM |
| Wareham Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 4.36 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Farm Cottages | £ 725,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Castle | 7765 | CFC | 4.51 KM |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH INSTOW - PROPERTY WITH RURAL VIEWS & POTENTIAL TO REFURBISH & EXTEND | £ 750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| SOUTH INSTOW, HARMANS CROSS | £ 1,350,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Harmans Cross, Swange, Dorset | £ 1,100,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
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