Cooksleys says ..
This charming three bedroom terraced property situated in a popular Heavitree location with easy walking distance to schools, local amenities and the park. With accommodation comprising entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, shower room, separate cloakroom, three first floor double bedrooms...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom terraced house on Alpha Street in Heavitree, Exeter, presents a mixed bag of attributes. Its location is a strong point, benefiting from the presence of excellent primary schools (St Michael’s Church of England Primary Academy and Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School, both rated Outstanding by Ofsted) within walking distance. The proximity to Heavitree’s amenities and its relatively close distance to Exeter city centre are further advantages for potential buyers. Transport links are also conveniently located, with Polsloe Bridge railway station only 0.94km away.
However, the property’s condition requires consideration. While the structure appears sound and the internal space is functional, the property would benefit from a degree of modernisation and cosmetic improvements. The kitchen and bathroom, particularly, appear dated and could be upgraded to enhance the property’s overall appeal. The small paved rear garden offers some external space, but its size is limited.
The asking price of £260,000 falls within the range of comparable properties in the area; however, potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovation and modernisation to their budget. The absence of plot size data in the provided information hinders a more detailed analysis of the price per square foot and its alignment with market values. Overall, the property is suitable for a first-time buyer or investor willing to undertake some home improvements, especially when considering the strong location factors.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 899.86
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 329,500.00 £Decreased by 18.29 %
- Est sale value
- 369,842.46 £Decreased by 4.42 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,059.00 £/moDecreased by 1.49 %
- Est letting value
- 899.86 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.86 %Increased by 20.62 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael'S Church Of England Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Outstanding | 0.21 KM |
| Heavitree And Polsloe Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.42 KM | |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.51 KM |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Community School | Good | 0.59 KM |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School | Pupil Referral Unit | Good | 0.80 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jay Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Maltings | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wykes Road | £ 325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| North Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| B3183 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polsloe Bridge | 3422 | POL | 0.94 KM |
| St James Park (Exeter) | 5751 | SJP | 1.94 KM |
| Exeter Central | 5755 | EXC | 3.02 KM |
| Exeter St Thomas | 3414 | EXT | 3.70 KM |
| Digby And Sowton | 5753 | DIG | 3.76 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Alpha Street, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Heavitree, Exeter | £ 275,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Shelton Place, Exeter | £ 330,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Alpha Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Alpha Street | £ 174,950 | 0.01 KM |
| 26 Alpha Street | £ 260,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 22 Alpha Street | £ 172,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 8 Alpha Street | £ 208,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 7 Alpha Street | £ 255,000 | 0.01 KM |