Holden & Prescott says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house located on Gawsworth Road in Macclesfield, Cheshire. It is listed at £300,000 and has 1,600 sqft of living space. The plot size is not specified.

The location is positive, with several primary schools within a 1.5km radius, all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted where applicable. Macclesfield train station is approximately 4.5km away, providing access to Avanti West Coast services. The surrounding area shows a mix of property types with prices ranging from £153,000 to £595,000. While specific pricing data for Gawsworth Road is limited, nearby streets such as Weston Square and Princes Way show average prices around £220,000-£260,000, suggesting the property’s price is within the higher range for the immediate area.

Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in need of significant modernisation and updating. The interior shows dated décor, worn carpets and some areas of disrepair, particularly in the bathroom. The exterior, while showing a reasonable sized garden, also appears to be in need of some landscaping and maintenance. The overall condition suggests a need for renovation.

The property benefits from a garden, though its current state requires work. The size of the garden is difficult to definitively assess from the images, but it appears to be of a reasonable size for a semi-detached property in this area.

Considering the property’s condition, the list price of £300,000 seems slightly high compared to the average price of £259,500 for the area. The average price per sqft in the area is £311, while this property is listed at approximately £187.50 per sqft. However, the property’s size (1600 sqft) is significantly larger than the average (832 sqft), and the presence of a garden, garage and conservatory add value. While needing renovation, the property’s size and location could justify the higher list price, but a thorough survey is recommended to assess the extent of necessary repairs and their associated 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. *

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