Goadsby says ..
IDEAL PROJECT- Bungalow ripe for refurbishment with large garden backing onto Wareham common.
Property Oracle says ..
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow in Carey, Wareham, Dorset, is listed at £475,000. The property benefits from a convenient location, relatively close to Wareham town centre and its amenities, including the railway station (less than 1km away). There are several schools within a reasonable distance, although the Ofsted ratings suggest a mixed quality of education provision in the area. The property itself appears structurally sound but is significantly dated, needing modernisation throughout. Carpets and décor are outdated, the kitchen is in need of a complete refurbishment, and some minor repairs would likely be necessary. The property’s strong suit is its garden, which is larger than average and provides considerable outdoor space, some of which borders what appears to be a field or undeveloped land. While requiring a considerable investment in renovations, the property has potential, particularly given its location in a generally desirable area. Comparable properties in the area sold for various prices, highlighting the market variance and the need for modernisation factored into this property’s value. Further detailed surveying would be needed to fully assess its true condition and value before purchase, as the available data is limited and there are no precise details about the property’s total size and specifics such as the inclusion of outbuildings or garages. Ultimately, potential buyers should weigh the costs of renovation against the property’s location and the potential for resale appreciation once updated.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 964.45
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 956,875.00 £Increased by 127.22 %
- Est sale value
- 775,417.80 £Increased by 128.41 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,350.00 £/moDecreased by 25.58 %
- Est letting value
- 964.45 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 1.69 %Decreased by 67.31 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham St Mary Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.87 KM |
| Stoborough Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 2.28 KM |
| Sandford St Martin'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Requires improvement | 3.62 KM |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School | Academy Converter | 8.35 KM | |
| Lytchett Minster School | Foundation School | Good | 9.08 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streche Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Burns Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tinker's Lane | £ 360,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Monmouth Road | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| North Bridge | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham (Dorset) | 5959 | WRM | 0.97 KM |
| Holton Heath | 5941 | HOL | 5.55 KM |
| Corfe Castle | 7765 | CFC | 9.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Wessex Oval, Carey, Wareham | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Wessex Oval, Carey, Wareham | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Wareham, Dorset | £ 525,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
| Carey Road, Carey, Wareham | £ 420,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.32 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 114 Wessex Oval | £ 156,500 | 0.14 KM |
| 111 Wessex Oval | £ 272,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 130 Wessex Oval | £ 320,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 129 Wessex Oval | £ 268,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 99 Wessex Oval | £ 245,000 | 0.14 KM |