Connells says ..
This Two bedroom terrace property, with an open plan kitchen/diner separate living room. The property also benefits from a town centre location. With no onward Chain. Call Connells to view this property now!
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom terraced house in Maidstone, Kent, presents a mixed picture for potential buyers. The property’s location on Melville Road, close to the High Street, offers excellent access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. The proximity to Maidstone East and West train stations is a considerable plus for commuters. However, the property’s condition requires significant attention. The supplied photographs clearly illustrate that the interior needs extensive renovation. The walls exhibit noticeable damp patches in multiple rooms, and the carpets and bathroom are outdated and require a complete overhaul. The small garden also needs significant landscaping.
Considering the need for substantial renovations, the asking price of £250,000 might be considered slightly on the higher end compared to similar properties in the area, especially given the absence of detailed data on nearby sales, particularly concerning square footage. Therefore, a prospective buyer would need to factor in the considerable cost of renovation before concluding on the overall value. The property could represent an attractive investment opportunity for buyers willing to undertake a significant refurbishment, but the considerable work required cannot be overlooked.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,000.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 457,500.00 £Increased by 10.94 %
- Est sale value
- 606,000.00 £Increased by 21.93 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,891.00 £/moIncreased by 26.91 %
- Est letting value
- 2,000.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.96 %Increased by 14.29 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Borough Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.49 KM |
| Maidstone Grammar School | Foundation School | Good | 0.53 KM |
| Sunshine Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.56 KM | |
| Mepa Academy Limited | Other Independent School | 0.98 KM | |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough | Academy Converter | 1.08 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mote Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| A249 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Armstrong Road | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Sittingbourne Road | £ 680,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone East | 5115 | MDE | 1.26 KM |
| Maidstone West | 5222 | MDW | 1.29 KM |
| Maidstone Barracks | 5237 | MDB | 1.77 KM |
| East Farleigh | 5234 | EFL | 4.92 KM |
| Bearsted | 5091 | BSD | 5.63 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 | £ 280,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 | £ 260,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Melville Road, Maidstone, Kent | £ 171,500 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Melville Road, Maidstone, Kent | £ 185,500 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Melville Road, Maidstone, Kent | £ 280,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 93 Melville Road | £ 250,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 81 Melville Road | £ 195,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 117a Melville Road | £ 74,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 113 Melville Road | £ 190,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 62 Melville Road | £ 116,000 | 0.00 KM |