Yopa says ..
This highly impressive five double bedroom detached house is set in a highly sought after turning. The property backs onto open parkland, is close to local schools and boasts a luxury fitted kitchen/diner of 34'6ft x 21'6ft, three additional receptions and three Roca bathrooms, plus a garage
Property Oracle says ..
This five-bedroom detached house located on Derwent Road in Harpenden, Hertfordshire presents a compelling proposition for a family buyer. The property boasts a spacious layout with a significant extension, most notably evidenced by the large open-plan kitchen/diner. This area appears to have been recently modernized, featuring contemporary fixtures and finishes. The photos show other areas in a respectable condition and suggest a well-maintained property, although some aspects appear not to have been as recently updated. The house benefits from multiple reception rooms, providing ample space for family living. The substantial garden, while not excessively large, offers valuable outdoor space, notably exceeding what many similar properties in the area will offer. The location on Derwent Road is attractive because of its proximity to highly-rated schools, including Wood End School (outstanding) and several other options within a reasonable commute. Access to Harpenden train station provides a commuter route to London, making this property suitable for families where one or more members commute. While the absence of precise square footage for comparable properties makes an exact price-per-square-foot analysis impossible, the listed price appears to be competitive within the local market. The buyer should expect to budget for some future updates to the bathrooms and other interior areas to maintain the house at its current standard. In summary, it’s a well-located, spacious family home in excellent condition with the potential for enhancement.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft (est)
- 2,498.30
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,145,000.00 £Increased by 51.85 %
- Est sale value
- 1,993,643.40 £Increased by 52.58 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,717.00 £/moDecreased by 6.07 %
- Est letting value
- 2,498.30 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 1.80 %Decreased by 38.14 %
- Crime Rate
- 16.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.63 KM |
| Roundwood Park School | Academy Converter | 1.83 KM | |
| Roundwood Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.94 KM |
| The King'S School | Other Independent School | 2.48 KM | |
| St Hilda'S School | Other Independent School | 2.64 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Road | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Common | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 4.20 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 4.96 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 6.68 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsbourne Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 | £ 900,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.24 KM |
| Westminster Fields, Harpenden | £ 1,500,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.27 KM |
| Greatfield Close, Harpenden | £ 700,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.28 KM |
| Crosspaths, Harpenden | £ 1,100,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.29 KM |
| Crosspaths, Harpenden | £ 1,199,995 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.31 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 74 Derwent Road | £ 815,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 44 Derwent Road | £ 660,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 48 Derwent Road | £ 818,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 70 Derwent Road | £ 630,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 76 Derwent Road | £ 855,000 | 0.03 KM |