Marcus Grimes says ..
A rare opportunity to purchase a house, just a minutes walk from Hassocks mainline station, requiring complete modernisation. The property benefits from off road parking and a south facing garden. There is great potential to extend both ground and first floor and into the loft space (stpp). The ...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hassocks, West Sussex, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. Its location is a strong selling point. Hassocks offers the tranquility of the countryside yet has excellent transport links to Brighton and London via its mainline station, which is conveniently close to the property. The presence of well-regarded schools within walking distance adds to the family-friendly appeal of the area. However, the property’s condition is a significant factor. The internal images reveal a house that is in need of complete refurbishment. The kitchen and bathrooms are visibly outdated, and the overall aesthetic suggests a considerable investment will be needed to update the property to modern standards. The garden, while present, appears unkempt and could benefit from landscaping. The listed price of £500,000 needs to be considered in relation to the renovation costs. While the location commands a relatively high price, the required work may reduce its attractiveness to buyers looking for a move-in-ready home. Therefore, prospective buyers should carefully weigh the cost of the renovation against the location’s desirability and long-term potential.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 977.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 566,872.00 £Decreased by 6.86 %
- Est sale value
- 566,660.00 £Increased by 31.82 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,050.00 £/moIncreased by 8.12 %
- Est letting value
- 1,954.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.34 %Increased by 16.04 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.71 KM |
| Downlands Community School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.14 KM |
| The Windmills Junior School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.32 KM |
| Hurstpierpoint College | Other Independent School | 2.72 KM | |
| Sussex Downs Children And Family Centre | Children's Centre | 3.05 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Close | £ 525,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Station Cottages | £ 286,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Friars Close | £ 525,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Abbots Close | £ 435,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Roman Road | £ 410,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks | 5489 | HSK | 0.26 KM |
| Burgess Hill | 5483 | BUG | 3.93 KM |
| Wivelsfield | 5341 | WVF | 5.32 KM |
| Preston Park | 5285 | PRP | 8.84 KM |
| Moulsecoomb | 5312 | MCB | 9.31 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 | £ 925,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 | £ 750,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| Stanford Avenue, Hassocks | £ 675,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| North Court, Hassocks | £ 650,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.11 KM |
| Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8JH | £ 750,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.14 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Stanford Avenue | £ 374,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 34 Stanford Avenue | £ 700,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 40 Stanford Avenue | £ 249,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 20 Stanford Avenue | £ 400,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 46 Stanford Avenue | £ 318,500 | 0.02 KM |