Goadsby says ..
IN NEED OF MODERNISATION - this spacious family home with GARAGE offers an abundance of potential and the possibility for a buyer to put their own stamp on - VIEWING ADVISED
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ferndown, Dorset, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for potential buyers. Located in a generally desirable area with good schools and transport links to Bournemouth and other key towns, the property benefits from a decent size (893.08 sqft) and a small garden. However, the house requires considerable modernisation. The photographs reveal a dated and somewhat neglected interior, with the kitchen and bathroom particularly in need of updating. Cosmetic issues, including outdated wallpaper and flooring, are prevalent throughout. The garden is also overgrown and requires significant landscaping to be considered a desirable feature. While the list price sits within the range of other properties in the area, the considerable renovation costs required would need to be factored in, making it crucial for prospective buyers to obtain professional estimates for the renovation project. Overall, this property presents a chance for someone willing to undertake a renovation to create a comfortable home in a desirable location, but the significant work needed should not be underestimated. The lack of plot size data might indicate a compact garden area, which is common for semi-detached properties in established residential areas like Ferndown.
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
- 4
- Location
- 6
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 893.08
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 604,286.00 £Increased by 16.63 %
- Est sale value
- 467,080.84 £Increased by 59.94 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,400.00 £/moDecreased by 5.79 %
- Est letting value
- 893.08 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 2.78 %Decreased by 19.19 %
- Crime Rate
- 104.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Moors Middle School | Community School | Good | 1.77 KM |
| West Moors Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.79 KM | |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Academy Converter | Good | 2.21 KM |
| Portfield School | Non-maintained Special School | Good | 2.84 KM |
| Parley First School | Academy Converter | 3.09 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Oak Tree Park | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Copse | £ 279,950 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gladelands Park | £ 137,475 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pinehurst Park | £ 166,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 5876 | BMH | 8.73 KM |
| Pokesdown | 5885 | POK | 9.56 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown | £ 320,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Ferndown | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Ferndown | £ 200,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Derwent Close, Ferndown, Dorset | £ 210,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Ferndown | £ 225,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Derwent Close | £ 105,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 33 Derwent Close | £ 188,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 21 Derwent Close | £ 205,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 29 Derwent Close | £ 215,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 9 Derwent Close | £ 240,000 | 0.04 KM |