Bretland House, Rusthall Tunbridge Wells TN4 8PB
By Sumner Pridham
£ 325,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Sumner Pridham says ..
A rare opportunity to purchase a spacious ground floor apartment with its own entrance and own private garden plus parking, quietly located at the rear of a substantial Victorian building, benefitting from large well-proportioned rooms with tall ceilings beautiful sash windows with original worki...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is located in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, which is a desirable area in Kent. The proximity to good schools like Bishops Down Primary School and Broomhill Bank School (both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) is a significant plus for families. Tunbridge Wells town centre is also relatively close, offering excellent transport links via Southeastern trains and a range of amenities. The area appears to be peaceful, based on the photos showing residential streets and greenery. However, the lack of specific plot size information prevents a detailed assessment of the land available. The photos show a small, manageable garden area.
The property itself appears to be in good condition, having undergone some modernisation as evidenced by the updated kitchen and bathrooms. Whilst some rooms show signs of recent decoration, other areas like the hallway and some bedrooms still require some work to be completed. The overall impression is that the property is habitable and well-maintained but could benefit from further improvements to reach its full potential.
Considering the average house price in the area is £455,000 and the average price per square foot is £441, the listed price of £325,000 for this 1,066 sq ft property seems significantly lower. However, without knowing the exact plot size and the specifics of any required renovations, it’s difficult to definitively assess the value for money. The lower price might be justified by the relatively small plot size or the need for some finishing touches in certain areas. Further investigation into comparable properties in the immediate vicinity would be beneficial to confirm the accuracy of the list price.
Based on the images provided, the property could be tagged as ‘Traditional’, as it shows signs of modernisation whilst retaining some traditional features. There is no evidence to suggest that it needs renovation, however, some areas of the property could benefit from some updating.
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
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,066.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 435,475.00 £Decreased by 3.06 %
- Est sale value
- 473,304.00 £Increased by 27.22 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,685.00 £/moIncreased by 9.99 %
- Est letting value
- 1,066.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.64 %Increased by 13.45 %
- Crime Rate
- 104.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Down Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Broomhill Bank School | Foundation Special School | Good | 0.97 KM |
| Harmony Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.03 KM | |
| Rusthall St Paul'S Cofe Va Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.03 KM |
| Rose Hill School | Other Independent School | 1.15 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall Grange | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Greenfield Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Broomhill Road | £ 818,750 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Broomhill Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Oxlea | £ 895,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells | 5230 | TBW | 2.98 KM |
| High Brooms | 5235 | HIB | 4.75 KM |
| Eridge | 5459 | ERI | 6.52 KM |
| Leigh (Kent) | 5294 | LIH | 7.06 KM |
| Tonbridge | 5229 | TON | 7.25 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretland House, Rusthall Tunbridge Wells TN4 8PB | £ 325,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Bretland Road, Tunbridge Wells | £ 450,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Bretland Road, Tunbridge Wells | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Bretland Court, Bretland Road, Tunbridge Wells | £ 190,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Rusthall Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 | £ 275,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Bretland Road | £ 235,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 14 Bretland Road | £ 230,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 2a Bretland Road | £ 240,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 20 Bretland Road | £ 237,500 | 0.00 KM |
| The Oaks | £ 310,000 | 0.00 KM |