Foundry Place, Off the Gosford Road, Beccles
By McCarthy & Stone Resales
£ 240,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
McCarthy & Stone Resales says ..
A well presented one bedroom GROUND FLOOR apartment with FRENCH DOORS leading onto a patio area. Foundry Place is a popular MCCARTHY STONE retirement living plus development with an onsite restaurant and domestic assistance. ~PART EXCHANGE, ENTITLEMENTS ADVICE, REMOVALS AND SOLICITORS ALL AV...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a one-bedroom apartment in a McCarthy & Stone retirement development. The apartment appears to be in excellent condition, with modern fixtures and fittings evident in the provided photographs. The kitchen and bathroom are contemporary and well-maintained. The living area is spacious and bright. The property benefits from a patio area offering some outdoor space. The location is convenient, with Beccles train station being within close proximity. Several primary schools are also located nearby, with The Albert Pye Community Primary School and Set Beccles School both receiving a “Good” Ofsted rating. The town centre is also within walking distance, providing easy access to shops and amenities. While the plot size is listed as 0.00 sqft, the photos show a small patio area and communal gardens, suggesting some outdoor space is available for residents. However, this is significantly less than the average for properties in the area. The list price of £240,000 is lower than the average house price in Beccles (£292,749), and significantly lower than the average price per sqft (£328). However, it’s important to note that this is a one-bedroom apartment within a retirement complex, which may command a different price point compared to other property types in the area. Nearby comparable one-bedroom apartments within the same development have sold for around £250,000. Considering its condition, location, and available amenities, the list price appears reasonable, although further comparative analysis of similar properties in retirement developments within Beccles would be beneficial to confirm this.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 570.49
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 298,125.00 £Decreased by 2.06 %
- Est sale value
- 175,140.43 £Increased by 1.99 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,026.00 £/moDecreased by 21.20 %
- Est letting value
- 570.49 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.13 %Decreased by 19.49 %
- Crime Rate
- 15.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmere Infant School | Academy Converter | 0.61 KM | |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.62 KM |
| Set Beccles School | Free Schools | Good | 0.93 KM |
| Butterflies Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.03 KM | |
| St Benet'S Catholic Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | Requires improvement | 1.19 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaol Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clowes Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Queens Road | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Samuels Court | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Homefield Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles | 7258 | BCC | 0.10 KM |
| Brampton (Suffolk) | 7259 | BRP | 7.48 KM |
| Haddiscoe | 7300 | HAD | 9.90 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Place, Off the Gosford Road, Beccles | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Foundry Place, Off the Gosford Road, Beccles | £ 240,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| 23 Foundry Place, Off the Gosford Road, Beccles | £ 235,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Fair Close, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Gresham Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Gosford Road | £ 255,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 29 Gosford Road | £ 120,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 33 Gosford Road | £ 130,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 15 Gosford Road | £ 180,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 27 Gosford Road | £ 176,550 | 0.08 KM |