Gilbert & Rose says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is located in Sunnymede Close, Benfleet, Essex, a residential area. The area benefits from nearby schools such as Thundersley Primary School (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) and Cedar Hall School (also rated ‘Good’), both within a short distance. Several train stations are also within reasonable commuting distance, offering links to various locations. The presence of a garden is evident from the provided images.

The property itself appears to be a 3-bedroom semi-detached house. While the exterior presents well, the interior images reveal that the property is in need of modernisation. The décor is dated, and some areas show signs of wear and tear, particularly in one of the bedrooms where there is significant damage to the wall. The kitchen and bathrooms also appear dated and could benefit from updating. The overall condition suggests a need for renovation to bring it up to modern standards.

The list price of £400,000 is slightly below the average price of £455,821 for the area. However, considering the condition of the property and the need for renovation, the price may be considered reasonable, although further investigation into comparable properties in similar condition within the immediate vicinity would be needed to confirm this. The average price per square foot in the area is £459, and this property is larger than average (1125.9 sqft vs 992 sqft average). The relatively small plot size of 1035 sqft may also impact the overall value.

Based on the images, the property could be described as needing renovation. The dated interior and some areas of disrepair suggest that significant work will be required to bring the property up to a modern standard. The property also has a traditional style but has had some modernisation, such as the kitchen.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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