Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6
By Hobdays
£ 245,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Hobdays says ..
This two bedroom top floor retirement apartment is conveniently located for access to Darkes Lane amenities including Sainsburys Supermarket, local restaurants and shops. The property benefits from a lounge/diner, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a separate shower room.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom retirement apartment is located in the Darkes Lane area of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The property is part of a well-maintained retirement community, Hudsons Court, built in 2000. The apartment itself presents as clean and tidy, though the fixtures and fittings (especially in the kitchen and bathrooms) seem dated. Residents benefit from communal gardens and on-site facilities. The location is convenient, with access to local shops and amenities, including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, and relatively easy access to Potters Bar train station, offering good transport links. The price reflects the premium associated with the location and retirement community amenities. While some modernisation might be desirable, this is a reasonable and well-located option for the target market of retirement-age individuals seeking low-maintenance, convenient living. However, potential buyers should be aware that the apartment lacks a private garden, and the provided square footage doesn’t allow for a precise assessment of value per square foot, compared with other local properties. The lack of detailed information on the square footage of comparable properties in the area limits the ability to thoroughly evaluate this factor. The condition score reflects the good upkeep despite the age of the features; therefore, some prospective buyers may see modernizing as an investment.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 663.06
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 997,493.00 £Increased by 24.78 %
- Est sale value
- 387,890.10 £Decreased by 3.47 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,350.00 £/moDecreased by 19.50 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/moDecreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 1.62 %Decreased by 35.71 %
- Crime Rate
- 26.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge School | Other Independent School | Good | 0.39 KM |
| The Orchard School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.39 KM |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.39 KM |
| The Mews | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.39 KM |
| Chase House School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.39 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Way | £ 1,360,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wyllyots Close | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St. Mary's Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osborne Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Bar | 6022 | PBR | 0.42 KM |
| Brookmans Park | 6074 | BPK | 2.84 KM |
| Hadley Wood | 6075 | HDW | 3.83 KM |
| Welham Green | 6073 | WMG | 4.65 KM |
| New Barnet | 6018 | NBA | 6.02 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsons Court, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 127,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 245,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 | £ 299,950 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Hudsons Court, Potters Bar | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 | £ 120,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 170 Darkes Lane | £ 180,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 5 Wentworth Close | £ 310,000 | 0.18 KM |
| 2 Wentworth Close | £ 680,000 | 0.19 KM |
| 90 Strafford Gate | £ 565,000 | 0.20 KM |
| 1 Billy Lows Lane | £ 800,000 | 0.23 KM |