Kevin Henry says ..
Two-bedroom retirement property located on the popular Farmadine House development offered for sale with no onward chain.
Property Oracle says ..
Farmadine House is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom ground floor flat situated in Saffron Walden, Essex. The property is part of a retirement development, offering a convenient location close to town amenities. While Saffron Walden is generally a desirable location with good schools and transport connections (though train stations require a short drive), the property itself presents mixed characteristics. The provided photographs reveal an interior that requires updating. Carpets appear worn, the kitchen and bathroom appear dated, and the overall finish needs some improvements. The exterior is presented as a brick-built apartment building with what seems like a small shared garden area. The property’s price of £130,000 appears reasonable in the context of the area and other similar properties (especially those within retirement complexes) but would likely require a moderate amount of work to fully modernise, which should be factored into any potential purchase. The lack of detailed plot size information and limited information of the facilities within the development makes an in-depth comparative analysis difficult. Overall, the property may suit buyers seeking a low-maintenance, convenient location but who are prepared to undertake some refurbishment work.
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
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 512.36
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 643,333.00 £Increased by 24.05 %
- Est sale value
- 322,786.80 £Increased by 23.77 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,300.00 £/moDecreased by 11.44 %
- Est letting value
- 512.36 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.42 %Decreased by 28.82 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A Butler Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.33 KM |
| R A Butler Infant School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.33 KM |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | Academy Converter | Good | 0.47 KM |
| St Mary'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.74 KM |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Academy Converter | 1.45 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Dwellings | £ 420,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Avenue | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Jordan Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Brooke Avenue | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley End | 7017 | AUD | 4.79 KM |
| Newport (Essex) | 7039 | NWE | 5.87 KM |
| Great Chesterford | 7032 | GRC | 7.19 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmadine House, Saffron Walden | £ 95,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine House, Saffron Walden | £ 95,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine House, Saffron Walden | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine House, Saffron Walden | £ 120,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine House, Saffron Walden | £ 99,500 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Farmadine Court | £ 235,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 2 Farmadine Court | £ 305,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 1 Farmadine Court | £ 295,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 6 Farmadine Court | £ 199,995 | 0.07 KM |
| 28 Farmadine | £ 395,000 | 0.11 KM |