Simpson & Weekley says ..
***CHAIN FREE CHARACTER PROPERTY*** Simpson and Weekley proudly introduce tot he market this well presented thatched cottage in the popular Northamptonshire village of Podington. The property is beautifully positioned in the centre of the village and is surrounded by local amenities including the...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 2 bedroom cottage located on High Street, Podington, Bedford. The list price is £199,995.
The property appears to be in good condition for its age. The interior is clean and well-maintained, although the style is somewhat dated. There is evidence of exposed beams and traditional features, suggesting a period property. The thatch roof is a unique and attractive feature, but may require specialist maintenance. The small garden is a positive aspect, offering some outdoor space.
The location in Podington is a village setting. The proximity to Christopher Reeves Cofe Va Primary School (0.29 KM) is a positive for families. The distance to Wellingborough (8.18 KM) provides access to a larger town with more amenities and transport links. However, the overall location may be considered less convenient for those requiring easy access to major cities or extensive transport networks.
Given the average price per sqft in the area is £322 and this property is 559 sqft, a reasonable expectation might be in the region of £180,000. The list price of £199,995 is higher than this estimate, but considering the unique features of the property such as the thatch roof and the desirable village location, it may be considered a fair price, though not exceptional value. More comparable properties with sqft information are required to make a more accurate assessment.
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
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 559.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 385,833.00 £Decreased by 16.71 %
- Est sale value
- 295,711.00 £Increased by 88.26 %
- Average area rental value
- 945.00 £/moDecreased by 46.52 %
- Est letting value
- 559.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.94 %Decreased by 35.81 %
- Crime Rate
- 196.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Reeves Cofe Va Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.29 KM |
| Hinwick Hall College | Miscellaneous | 1.14 KM | |
| St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Requires improvement | 2.87 KM |
| Whitefriars Primary School | Community School | Good | 3.72 KM |
| South End Junior School | Community School | Good | 3.89 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hornbeam Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Vicarage Lane | £ 795,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park View | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 1940 | WEL | 8.18 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Podington. | £ 199,995 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| School Lane, High Street, Podington, Bedfordshire, NN29 | £ 585,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| High Street, Podington, | £ 265,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| High Street, Podington, Wellingborough | £ 280,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Hornbeam Close, Podington, Wellingborough | £ 450,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 34 High Street | £ 178,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 35 High Street | £ 49,400 | 0.00 KM |
| 26 High Street | £ 205,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 24 High Street | £ 276,000 | 0.00 KM |
| The Dovecote | £ 935,000 | 0.00 KM |