Connells says ..
One bedroom first floor retirment apartment located in the heart of Blandford Forum the property benefits from off road parking, good sized bedroom, lounge and a bathroom.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The property’s location on East Street offers convenience, being in the town centre near shops, and several good primary schools are within walking distance. However, this property is an apartment with very little, to no private land and requires significant modernisation. The interior needs complete renovation; the walls show damage, and the décor is dated. While the external appearance of the building is presentable, images of the interior reveal wear and tear needing attention. The list price of £60,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in Blandford Forum seems reasonably competitive given the limited square footage and the need for significant renovation. The absence of detailed information about specific apartment features makes a comprehensive evaluation more challenging, particularly in comparing it precisely to other nearby listings which often lack square footage details. Buyers must factor in the substantial costs associated with updating and modernising the apartment. The suitability of this property hinges on the buyer’s willingness and resources to undertake a renovation project. Potential investors or individuals seeking a property that requires minimal work should look elsewhere; however, a buyer with renovation skills could increase the value of the property.
Therefore, we give this property 4 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 520.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 256,000.00 £Decreased by 29.74 %
- Est sale value
- 274,560.00 £Increased by 86.57 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,198.00 £/moIncreased by 31.50 %
- Est letting value
- 1,040.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 5.62 %Increased by 87.33 %
- Crime Rate
- 44.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum Centre | Pupil Referral Unit | Good | 0.51 KM |
| Blandford | Children's Centre | 0.81 KM | |
| Archbishop Wake Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.87 KM |
| Blandford St Mary Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.96 KM |
| The Blandford School | Voluntary Controlled School | Requires improvement | 1.12 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh's Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Charles Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fisher's Close | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Windmill Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barley Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut House, Town Centre Location | £ 60,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| East Street, Blandford Forum | £ 65,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Flats A-E, 1 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DU | £ 250,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| East Street, Blandford Forum | £ 65,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Chesnut House, Blandford Forum | £ 110,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 37a East Street | £ 60,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 41 East Street | £ 1,425,050 | 0.00 KM |
| 21 East Street | £ 445,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 22 - 24 East Street | £ 360,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 10 Damory Street | £ 198,000 | 0.08 KM |