Chris Ball says ..
Offered with vacant possession a two bedroom end terrace house with garden to three sides. The property requires some updating and comprises of entrance hall, lounge/dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom with separate w.c. Ideal purchase for the first time buyers / investment property.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom end-terrace house in Smithills, Bolton, presents a mixed bag. Its location offers the significant benefit of being close to several highly-rated primary schools, which is always a major draw for families. The train station is a reasonable distance away, but further information on local amenities is required to fully assess the location’s advantages. The property’s condition is moderate; it is habitable but would benefit from significant interior refurbishment and some repair. The kitchen shows signs of potential water damage. The garden offers a little extra space, but needs attention and the size is unknown. The asking price of £135,000 needs further context. While the price seems reasonable relative to some nearby properties, a complete appraisal requires more comparable sales data and a property survey to assess condition further and accurately gauge value for money. This property could be a good choice for a first-time buyer willing to undertake renovations or an investor seeking a potential rental property, provided they budget for updating the home. However, those seeking a move-in-ready property should look elsewhere.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 692.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 321,389.00 £Increased by 34.60 %
- Est sale value
- 240,124.00 £Increased by 50.87 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,028.00 £/moIncreased by 18.43 %
- Est letting value
- 692.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 3.84 %Decreased by 11.93 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.21 KM |
| Markland Hill Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.10 KM |
| Church Road Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.46 KM |
| Heaton Start Well Link Site | Children's Centre Linked Site | 1.61 KM | |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.73 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabden Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Manorfield Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Markland Hill Lane | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kingsbury Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Back Markland Hill (East) | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock | 2598 | LOT | 3.27 KM |
| Bolton | 2599 | BON | 5.92 KM |
| Hall-I'-Th'-Wood | 2572 | HID | 6.85 KM |
| Westhoughton | 2619 | WHG | 6.95 KM |
| Hag Fold | 2585 | HGF | 7.16 KM |
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| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5UR | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
| Chipping Road, Bolton, BL1 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
| 63 Dunsop Drive, Bolton, BL1 5TZ | £ 40,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| Dunsop Drive, Johnson Fold, Bolton | £ 90,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
| 66 Lightbounds Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 5UN | £ 100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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| 28 Lightbounds Road | £ 60,000 | 0.04 KM |
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| 72 Lightbounds Road | £ 60,000 | 0.04 KM |