Patrick Gardner says ..

Property Oracle says ..

The property is located in Great Bookham, Surrey, a desirable area in the South East of England. The proximity to Bookham train station (1.40 KM) provides convenient access to London and other towns. Several well-regarded schools are within a reasonable distance, including Eastwick Junior and Infant Schools, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The presence of a garden adds to the property’s appeal.

Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in need of significant modernisation and updating. The kitchen and bathrooms show dated fixtures and fittings, and the interior décor throughout suggests a lack of recent maintenance. Wallpaper is peeling in several rooms, and carpets appear worn. The overall condition of the house suggests a considerable amount of work is required to bring it up to a modern standard.

The plot size of 1,885 sqft is relatively modest for a detached property in this area. While there is a garden present, its size is not exceptionally large.

Considering the list price of £800,000, the average price in the area of £967,129 and average price per sqft of £524, the property seems slightly overpriced. While the location is desirable and the property has a garden, the significant need for renovation works significantly impacts its value. The average price per sqft in the area is £524, however, the property’s condition means that a lower price per sqft would be more appropriate. Nearby comparable properties show a range of prices, but none are in a directly comparable condition. Therefore, a more thorough assessment of the required renovation costs would be needed to determine a fair market value.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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