YOUR MOVE Chris Stonock says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is located in Thornley, County Durham, a small town with a population of around 3,000 people. Thornley benefits from having a good selection of local amenities including shops, and primary schools. The property is within easy reach of Thornley Primary School (0.95km), which has received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. Other nearby schools include Wheatley Hill Community Primary School (1.11km) and Ludworth Primary School (2.37km), both also rated ‘Good’. This positive aspect contributes to a desirable family-friendly location. However, information on public transport links is missing, which could impact the overall location score. The lack of plot size information prevents a full assessment of the land available with the property.

Based on the images provided, the property appears to be in good condition, having undergone recent modernisation and renovation. The kitchen and bathroom are modern and well-maintained. The interior shows fresh décor and updated fixtures. There is evidence of some improvements, suggesting that the property is well-maintained and not in need of significant repair or renovation.

The list price of £85,000 is significantly lower than the average house price in the area (£133,892). Considering the property’s apparent good condition and the relatively convenient location near schools, this price point could be considered attractive. However, the average price per square foot in the area (£132) is not directly comparable due to the missing square footage for the subject property. Further analysis of comparable properties in the immediate vicinity would be necessary to determine if the asking price is a true reflection of market value. The lack of information on the plot size also limits the assessment of value.

The property seems to benefit from a small garden area visible in the exterior images. However, the plot size information is missing, making it difficult to accurately assess the amount of land included.

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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