Drakes Place, Cheltenham, GL50
By Kingsley Evans
£ 800,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Kingsley Evans says ..
A rare opportunity to acquire a detached family home in one of the most discreet central locations in the heart of Lansdown, requiring some cosmetic enhancements.
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom detached house in Cheltenham’s Lansdown area presents a mixed bag. Its location in Lansdown is a significant selling point, offering a blend of residential tranquility and proximity to amenities such as schools (several with ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings) and Cheltenham Spa train station. The property’s visual presentation suggests a need for modernisation. The kitchen, in particular, requires updating, and general cosmetic improvements would improve its marketability. The garden appears relatively small, though sufficient for private outdoor space. The listing price of £800,000 should be carefully considered alongside the needed improvements. While the street contains more expensive houses, a potential buyer should compare its value proposition against similarly sized, updated properties in the Lansdown area before committing to purchase. The absence of definitive square footage data for comparable properties on Drakes Place hampers a full valuation analysis. This property would most likely appeal to buyers looking for a house in a sought after location that is willing to put in some work for renovation, or to buyers who appreciate the character and the potential of the existing features.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,517.71
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 411,214.00 £Decreased by 39.25 %
- Est sale value
- 734,571.64 £Decreased by 21.81 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,876.00 £/moIncreased by 11.40 %
- Est letting value
- 3,035.42 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.47 %Increased by 82.94 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust | Other Independent School | 0.25 KM | |
| Christ Church Cofe Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.41 KM | |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service | Pupil Referral Unit | Outstanding | 0.60 KM |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.83 KM |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 0.89 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytrees | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Honeybourne Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Millbrook Roundabout | £ 190,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Coach House Mews | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| New Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Spa | 4731 | CNM | 1.21 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Place, Cheltenham, GL50 | £ 800,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Drakes Place, Lansdown | £ 800,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Malvern Place, The Malverns Malvern Place, GL50 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Malvern Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 | £ 1,650,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Uplands, Malvern Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 | £ 585,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Drakes Place | £ 748,980 | 0.01 KM |
| 7 Drakes Place | £ 315,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 8 Drakes Place | £ 240,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 9 Drakes Place | £ 550,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 6 Drakes Place | £ 460,000 | 0.03 KM |