261 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6
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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 %
from 799,395.00 £
Est sale value
388,440.00 £
Decreased by 3.47 %
from 402,384.00 £
Average area rental value
1,350.00 £/mo
Decreased by 19.50 %
from 1,677.00 £/mo
Est letting value
0.00 £/mo
Decreased by 100.00 %
from 664.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
1.62 %
Decreased by 35.71 %
from 2.52 %
Crime Rate
7.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 7.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Hobdays created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Mount Grace SchoolAcademy ConverterRequires improvement0.36 KM
Lochinver House SchoolOther Independent School0.50 KM
The Orchard SchoolOther Independent Special SchoolGood0.85 KM
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge SchoolOther Independent Special SchoolRequires improvement0.85 KM
The MewsOther Independent Special SchoolGood0.85 KM

Images

FRONT LOUNGE BALCONY KITCHEN BEDROOM DRESSING ROOM BALCONY CLOAKROOM GARDENS GARDENS APARTMENT COMMUNAL LOUNGE COMMUNAL LOUNGE DINING HALL WELLBEING SUITE SCOOTER PARK BATHROOM FRONT RECEPTION FRONT

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Manor Way £ 1,360,00000.00 KM
Park Drive £ 000.00 KM
Osborne Road £ 000.00 KM
Wyllyots Close £ 350,00000.00 KM
St. Mary's Court £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Potters Bar6022PBR0.90 KM
Brookmans Park6074BPK2.82 KM
Hadley Wood6075HDW4.00 KM
Welham Green6073WMG4.57 KM
New Barnet6018NBA6.23 KM

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