Westways says ..
This open, spacious 6th floor apartment with lift access just down the road from Hyde Park in a portered mansion block is being offered to the market chain free. With the potential for a full refurbish and a separate kitchen and living, the flat offers a rare chance to create a perfect home or a ...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment in Bayswater, London, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The property’s location is undeniably strong. Bayswater is a well-established area in central London, benefiting from close proximity to Hyde Park, several well-regarded schools (Hallfield Primary School and College Park School are both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted), and excellent transport links with Paddington station a short distance away. This makes the property appealing to both families and young professionals.
However, the apartment itself requires modernisation. The provided photographs reveal dated fittings, including the kitchen and bathroom. While the property appears structurally sound, significant refurbishment would be needed to increase its value and appeal to modern buyers. This means potential buyers should factor in substantial renovation costs. The lack of outdoor space is a further drawback, something common in central London apartments.
The pricing of £450,000, considering the required renovations, seems reasonably competitive, especially given the desirable location. However, a more comprehensive view of the property (e.g., specifics about the building, floor plan, views) is necessary for a more precise appraisal. The overall assessment suggests a property ripe for renovation that could become a highly desirable home after the necessary improvements are made.
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
- 8
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 566.18
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,797,217.00 £Increased by 26.51 %
- Est sale value
- 991,381.18 £Increased by 40.64 %
- Average area rental value
- 3,101.00 £/moIncreased by 21.61 %
- Est letting value
- 1,698.54 £/moIncreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.07 %Decreased by 3.72 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.32 KM | |
| Hallfield Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.40 KM |
| College Park School | Community Special School | Good | 0.42 KM |
| Edward Wilson Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.52 KM |
| Westbourne Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.52 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Mews | £ 750,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Porchester Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kensington Gardens Square | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kensington Gardens Square | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cervantes Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington | 3087 | PAD | 1.40 KM |
| Kilburn High Road | 1415 | KBN | 2.31 KM |
| Queens Park (London) | 1419 | QPW | 2.62 KM |
| Marylebone | 1475 | MYB | 2.93 KM |
| South Hampstead | 1451 | SOH | 2.95 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway, Bayswater | £ 535,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Ralph Court, Queensway, London, W2 | £ 800,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Queensway, London, W2 | £ 1,200,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Ralph Court, Queensway, W2 | £ 750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2 | £ 450,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
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