The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent
By Wards
£ 150,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Wards says ..
This well presented ground floor 1 bedroom flat is situated in the popular village of Wateringbury, a short distance to local amenities, Wateringbury station, and bus routes in to Maidstone, with the local doctors surgery on the doorstep! Enjoy the balance of both a social atmosphere, with activi...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a ground floor flat located in Wateringbury, Kent. It’s a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom property with a total area of 400 sqft. The asking price is £150,000.
The property appears to be in excellent condition. The images show a modern, well-maintained flat with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom. There is evidence of a small garden area accessible from the property.
The location is good, with nearby access to Wateringbury train station and several well-regarded primary schools within a reasonable distance. This makes it suitable for commuters and families alike.
Considering the average price per sqft in the area is £246, and this property is 400 sqft, a reasonable estimate for the property price would be around £98,400. However, given the modern condition, small garden and convenient location, the asking price of £150,000 may be considered slightly high but not unreasonable. The nearby comparable properties show a range of prices, some significantly higher, suggesting the price may be at the lower end of the market for similar properties in the area.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 400.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 259,821.00 £Increased by 8.05 %
- Est sale value
- 126,800.00 £Increased by 23.83 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,011.00 £/moIncreased by 5.53 %
- Est letting value
- 400.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.67 %Decreased by 2.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.98 KM |
| The Discovery School | Community School | Outstanding | 2.25 KM |
| Yalding, St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 3.35 KM |
| Kings Hill School Primary And Nursery | Community School | Good | 3.83 KM |
| The Malling School | Foundation School | Requires improvement | 4.00 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Mews | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bow Hill | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury | 5241 | WTR | 0.90 KM |
| East Malling | 5134 | EML | 3.63 KM |
| Yalding | 5232 | YAL | 3.66 KM |
| West Malling | 5129 | WMA | 4.28 KM |
| East Farleigh | 5234 | EFL | 6.19 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent | £ 150,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Orpines, Wateringbury | £ 135,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Meadow View Court, The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone | £ 295,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| 16 The Orpines, Wateringbury | £ 225,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone | £ 295,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15a The Orpines | £ 630,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 8 The Orpines | £ 442,600 | 0.09 KM |
| 1 The Orpines | £ 165,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 7 Pelican Court | £ 195,000 | 0.40 KM |
| 12 Red Hill | £ 350,000 | 0.42 KM |