261 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6
By Hobdays
£ 275,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Hobdays says ..
This larger style one bedroom retirement apartment is located within reach to Darkes Lane amenities & local shops. The property is a fully independent property comprising lounge, kitchen, larger bedroom & wet room, also benefitting from a dual balcony & additional guest cloakroom.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, presents a potentially attractive option for those seeking convenient and comfortable living. The property itself appears well-maintained and modern, with a clean and contemporary design. The images depict a bright living area, a functional kitchen, and a reasonably sized bedroom. The presence of a dual balcony offers outdoor space, although the overall land associated with the property is minimal due to it being an apartment within a development.
The location is a significant positive, with Darkes Lane shops and amenities close by, and Potters Bar train station providing easy access to London. The proximity to several schools is also advantageous, however further research into the quality of the nearby schools would be beneficial in fully assessing this factor.
The list price seems fairly competitive when compared to similar retirement properties in the area, although accurate comparison is difficult in the absence of precise square footage data for nearby properties. This should be a key consideration for potential buyers to assess value for money. Overall, this property appears to offer a good balance of convenience, modern amenities, and a potentially good investment opportunity, but more information about plot size and the exact location is required for a complete assessment. Potential buyers should factor in the limited private outdoor space and the age-restricted nature of the development before making a purchase decision.
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
- 7
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 664.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 997,493.00 £Increased by 24.78 %
- Est sale value
- 388,440.00 £Decreased by 3.47 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,350.00 £/moDecreased by 19.50 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/moDecreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 1.62 %Decreased by 35.71 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Grace School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.36 KM |
| Lochinver House School | Other Independent School | 0.50 KM | |
| The Orchard School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.85 KM |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.85 KM |
| The Mews | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.85 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Way | £ 1,360,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osborne Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wyllyots Close | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St. Mary's Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar | 6022 | PBR | 0.90 KM |
| Brookmans Park | 6074 | BPK | 2.82 KM |
| Hadley Wood | 6075 | HDW | 4.00 KM |
| Welham Green | 6073 | WMG | 4.57 KM |
| New Barnet | 6018 | NBA | 6.23 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 275,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1BZ | £ 289,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 225,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| 261 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 399,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| Mandeville Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 199,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cedar Close | £ 620,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 5 Cedar Close | £ 460,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 7 Cedar Close | £ 655,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 4 Cedar Close | £ 436,500 | 0.08 KM |
| Longridge | £ 650,000 | 0.10 KM |