Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6
By Kenton
£ 200,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Kenton says ..
Kenton are delighted to present this 1 bedroom second floor (with lift access available) retirement flat, situated within the ever-popular Summerlands Lodge development, located within walking distance to Locksbottom High Street and its range of amenities and transport links. The living room is w...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a retirement property located in Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with 601.40 sqft of living space and a 533.80 sqft plot. The property appears to be in good condition for its age, with a well-maintained exterior and interior that is clean and tidy. The kitchen and bathroom look recently updated or well-maintained. The furnishings are dated, but this is typical for a retirement property and doesn’t detract from the overall condition. The property benefits from communal outside space, which is well-maintained. The location is reasonably convenient, with several nearby schools and Southeastern train stations within a reasonable distance. While the average house price in the area is significantly higher (852,459), this property is a retirement apartment, and the list price reflects this. Considering the average price per sqft in the area is 508.00, and the property is 601.40 sqft, a comparable property might be expected to cost around 305,711.20. However, the list price is significantly lower at 200,000. This suggests the price is potentially very good value, considering the property’s condition and location, but more information on local comparable retirement properties would be needed to confirm this. The smaller plot size compared to average properties in the area is also a factor influencing the lower price. Based on the provided information, the property seems to be reasonably priced for a retirement property in this location, especially given its condition. The smaller size and plot size compared to average properties in the area are reflected in the lower price.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 9
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 601.40
- Lot (est)
- 533.80
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 322,350.40 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,202.80 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 26.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.83 KM |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.83 KM |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 0.83 KM | |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.93 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 2.00 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mandelieu | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osier Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.35 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.71 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.19 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 4.60 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 5.29 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 210,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Summerlands Lodge, Orpington, BR6 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 170,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.02 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Barkway Drive | £ 164,750 | 0.07 KM |
| 16 Barkway Drive | £ 670,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 25 Barkway Drive | £ 495,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 14 Barkway Drive | £ 390,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 3 Barkway Drive | £ 420,000 | 0.07 KM |