Bush says ..
Thornton Close is a detached 4-bedroom family house requiring modernisation, with potential for further developments, subject to the necessary consents. The house occupies a generous rear garden and is located in a popular no through road off Huntingdon Road. The house offers entrance hall, cloak...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a 4-bedroom house located in Girton, Cambridge. Based on the photos, the property is in need of significant modernisation and updating. The kitchen and bathroom appear dated and require complete refurbishment. There is also evidence of some damage to the ceiling in the living room. The property benefits from a generous rear garden, as described in the listing. However, the garden currently appears overgrown and unkempt. The location in Girton is generally considered desirable, offering a balance between suburban tranquility and proximity to Cambridge. The property is situated on Thornton Close, a cul-de-sac, which is often favoured for its quiet and family-friendly atmosphere. Several schools are within a reasonable distance, including University Of Cambridge Primary School (Outstanding Ofsted rating), Mayfield Primary School (Good Ofsted rating), and Girton Glebe Primary School. Cambridge city centre is also accessible, although transport links may require a car or bus. The list price of £625,000 is difficult to assess accurately without knowing the square footage of the property and comparable sold prices for similar properties in the area requiring modernisation. However, given the condition of the property and the need for extensive renovations, the price might be considered reasonable, though further research is needed to determine if it represents good value.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 3
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,313.52
- Lot (est)
- 1,128.06
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 457,116.00 £Decreased by 2.18 %
- Est sale value
- 718,495.44 £Increased by 3.01 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,475.00 £/moDecreased by 15.71 %
- Est letting value
- 1,313.52 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.87 %Decreased by 13.81 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Cambridge Primary School | Free Schools | Outstanding | 1.10 KM |
| Mayfield Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.68 KM |
| Girton Glebe Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.71 KM | |
| The Cavendish School | Free Schools Special | 1.83 KM | |
| St John'S College School | Other Independent School | 2.22 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles | £ 800,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Patagonia Way | £ 187,411 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wallace Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Evolution Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ayrton Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 7022 | CBG | 5.96 KM |
| Cambridge North | 8001 | CMB | 7.10 KM |
| Shelford (Cambs) | 7043 | SED | 9.97 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Close, Girton, Cambridge | £ 625,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Thornton Way, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Thornton Close, Girton, Cambridge | £ 1,300,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.15 KM |
| Thornton Way, Girton | £ 1,150,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Girton, Cambridge | £ 700,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Thornton Close | £ 350,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 18 Thornton Close | £ 477,700 | 0.09 KM |
| 20 Thornton Close | £ 285,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 6 Thornton Close | £ 472,500 | 0.09 KM |
| 60 Thornton Close | £ 290,000 | 0.13 KM |