Hurfords says ..
An amazing opportunity to update a 2-bedroom home in Uppingham. Although modernisation is required this home is priced to sell and will make a great investment opportunity for potential future rentals or ownership.
Property Oracle says ..
This 2-bedroom semi-detached house in Uppingham, Rutland, is presented as an investment opportunity requiring significant modernisation. Located on Brook Close, the property benefits from its position within the desirable town of Uppingham, with relatively close proximity to well-regarded schools like Uppingham Community College and a train station in nearby Oakham. However, the images clearly indicate a property in need of substantial renovation. The kitchen shows water damage on the ceiling and the walls and flooring throughout require attention. The overall aesthetic is dated, and updating would be necessary to increase market value. While the small garden provides some outdoor space, the lack of precise details regarding plot size makes it difficult to fully assess its contribution. The list price of £175,000 sits within a range suggested by nearby properties although the lack of square footage data makes a detailed comparative analysis impossible. Potential buyers should be prepared for significant upfront investment to bring the property up to a modern standard. Therefore, the ultimate value proposition hinges on the buyer’s ability to execute these renovations effectively and profitably. The risk is notable given the visible existing issues and the required work however the potential return in the desirable location of Uppingham presents a significant upside.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 337,990.00 £Decreased by 7.08 %
- Average area rental value
- 790.00 £/moDecreased by 33.39 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.80 %Decreased by 28.39 %
- Crime Rate
- 43.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppingham Community College | Academy Converter | Good | 1.12 KM |
| Uppingham School | Other Independent School | 1.31 KM | |
| Uppingham Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.65 KM | |
| Leighfield Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.83 KM |
| Gretton Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 7.00 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campden Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Crown Passage | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Market Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| London Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Queens Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham | 1904 | OKM | 9.92 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Close, Uppingham, Oakham | £ 175,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Ash Close, Uppingham, Oakham | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.25 KM |
| Ash Close, Uppingham | £ 240,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.35 KM |
| Seaton Road, Uppingham | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.36 KM |
| Campden Close, Uppingham, Rutland | £ 700,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.44 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Brook Close | £ 23,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 2 Brook Close | £ 325,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 14 Brook Close | £ 225,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 20 Brook Close | £ 127,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 24 Brook Close | £ 148,000 | 0.00 KM |