1 bedroom flat for sale in Wellington Drive, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Parking

allocated

Internal Sqft

501

Offers in Excess of

£200,000

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1 - 1 bedroom flats in SG14 between £190,000 and £200,000

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over valued

Price Analysis

This property is over valued

This property is

over valued

Estimated market value is between
£185,000 - £195,000

Current price£200,000

£185,000Lower band valuation

£195,000Higher band valuation

This property, listed at £200,000, presents a mixed profile. Positively, it offers allocated parking, a good level of modernisation, reasonable internal space, and the added benefit of a boarded loft for storage. Its location is also considered favorable within the local market. However, significant drawbacks exist concerning the leasehold terms. The annual service charge and ground rent are substantially higher than comparable properties, which will be a major consideration for ongoing affordability. Furthermore, indications suggest the remaining lease term might be less favorable, potentially impacting future value and mortgage options. While the property has desirable features, these considerable financial outgoings and lease concerns suggest the current asking price is optimistic. A more realistic valuation reflects these substantial ongoing costs, placing the property at a lower price point than advertised to attract serious buyers prepared for these commitments.

The property is on average £2,728 more expensive than similar properties in the area

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for price

This property: £200,000 Price

£190,000
Lowest

£200,000
Highest

How the ratings work

The property is scoring above average for this category

The property is scoring average for this category

The property is scoring below average for this category

The majority of properties are scoring the same for this category

Miscellaneous property features

allocated

Parking space

This property has parking

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This property: Allocated Parking

Allocated: 36%

No: 36%

Non allocated: 27%

Modern

Era

This property was built in the modern era

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for era

This property: Modern Era

Modern: 82%

Victorian: 18%

BBand

Council tax band

This property has a council tax band of B

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This property: b Council tax band

C
Lowest

B
Highest

501sqft

Size of interior

This property has 501 sqft of living space

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This property: 501 sqft

337
Lowest

710
Highest

DRating

Energy rating

This property has an energy rating of 56 and a potential energy rating of 76. It currently falls in the D category

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This property: 56 Rating

55
Lowest

77
Highest

118Years

Leasehold term

This property has a leasehold term of 118 years

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This property: 118 Years

63
Lowest

999
Highest

£200Per year

Ground rent

This property has a ground rent of 200

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This property: £200 Ground rent

£0
Lowest

£200
Highest

£1,704Per year

Service charge

This property has a service charge of 1704

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This property: £1,704 Service charge

£0
Lowest

£1,704
Highest

1Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms

This property has 1 bathrooms

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This property: 1 Bathrooms

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1Bedrooms

Number of bedrooms

This property has 1 bedrooms

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This property: 1 Bedrooms

Majority of properties have the same value for number of bedrooms

Leasehold

Tenure

This property is leasehold

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This property: Leasehold Tenure

Leasehold: 100%

7.2/10

Location

This property enjoys a peaceful setting on a residential street within Welwyn Garden City, known for its pleasant, green environment. It offers good access to King George V Playing Fields, a common positive feature in this market. While generally quiet, there's a minor potential for distant motorway noise, similar to some other nearby properties, offering a good balance of tranquility and local amenities.

Nearest Schools and Universities

Name	Type
Springmead Primary School	school
Ridgeway Academy	school
Panshanger Primary School	school
Watchlytes Primary School	school

Nearest Grocery Stores and Shopping

Name	Type
Lidl	supermarket
Morrisons Daily	convenience
Tesco Express	supermarket
Morrisons	supermarket

Nearest Entertainment and Dining

Name	Type
Attimore Hall	pub
Simmons	bakery

Nearest Health and Wellbeing Facilities

Name	Type
Boots	pharmacy
Panshanger Dental Practice	dentist
Attimore Veterinary Group	veterinary
Scotts of Welwyn	hairdresser

Nearest Religious Venues

Name	Type
Panshanger Church	place of worship

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Environmental Factors

The property is located in close proximity to King George V Playing Fields, a significant local park, offering excellent recreational amenities and potentially pleasant green views for nearby residences.

Wellington Drive is a residential street, meaning the property is not situated directly on a busy main road, contributing to a generally quieter and more peaceful immediate environment.

The property benefits from being in Welwyn Garden City, an area renowned for its 'garden city' design principles, featuring abundant green spaces, tree-lined streets, and a generally pleasant, well-maintained environment.

While buffered by distance and other developments, there is a possibility of some ambient noise from the A1(M) motorway, which lies to the west of the general area.

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for location score

This property: 8.4 / 10 Location score

6
Lowest

10
Highest

7.8/10

Modernization

This property features a modern kitchen and bathroom, which is a significant advantage as many other homes in this market have older, dated facilities. It also includes common modern updates like laminate flooring and double glazing. Its overall well-maintained condition and the practical addition of a boarded loft for storage contribute to its appeal.

General notes

Property appears generally clean and well-maintained.

Laminate flooring present in lounge, bedroom, and hallway.

Double glazing installed throughout the property.

Boarded loft with lighting offers useful additional storage.

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for general modernization score

This property: 7.8 / 10 general modernization score

2.5
Lowest

8.4
Highest

General notes

Modern kitchen with white gloss units, wood-effect worktops and integrated appliances.

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for kitchen modernization score

This property: 7.5 / 10 kitchen modernization score

2.5
Lowest

8.5
Highest

General notes

Modern bathroom suite with contemporary tiling.

Here's how this property compares to others in the market for bathroom modernization score

This property: 8 / 10 bathroom modernization score

2
Lowest

9
Highest

Comparable 1 - 1 bedroom flats in SG14 between £190,000 and £200,000

Address	Property Link	Price	Valuation	Real Price Estimate Lower Band	Real Price Estimate Upper Band	Size (sqft)	Tenure	Parking	Type	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Property Modernisation Rating	Kitchen Modernisation Rating	Bathroom Modernisation Rating	Postcode	Energy Rating	Potential Energy Rating	Overall Location Rating	Has Garden	Has Accessibility	Council Tax Band	Era	Leasehold Ground Rent	Leasehold Service Charge	Lease Length
Leysdown, Welwyn Garden City, AL7	View Property	£200,000	moderately over valued	£188,000	£205,000	337	Leasehold	allocated	unknown	1	1	55	40	45	AL7 2PY	64 (D)	79 (C)	90	Yes	No	B	Modern	£0	£960	151 years
Ashley Road, Hertford	View Property	£199,995	moderately over valued	£188,000	£200,000	578	Leasehold	No	unknown	1	1	30	25	20	SG14 2AQ			90	No	No	B	Modern	£10	£614	96 years
Russett Wood, Welwyn Garden City	View Property	£190,000	moderately valued	£180,500	£199,500		Leasehold	No	flat	1	1	80	70	65	AL7 2HQ	77 (C)	77 (C)	99	No	No	B	Modern	£10	£360	85 years
The Springs, Hertford	View Property	£200,000	moderately over valued	£188,000	£202,000	373	Leasehold	allocated	flat	1	1	55	50	45	SG13 7DR	55 (D)	63 (D)	87	No	No	B	Modern	N/A	£1,016	63 years
Fore Street, Hertford	View Property	£200,000	moderately over valued	£186,000	£204,000	476	Leasehold	non allocated	unknown	1	1	78	85	90	SG14 1DA	55 (D)	79 (C)	60	No	No	C	Victorian	£100	£0	90 years
Wellington Drive, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, AL7	View Property	£190,000	moderately valued	£180,500	£199,500	492	Leasehold	non allocated	flat	1	1	58	55	50	AL7 2NE	77 (C)	77 (C)	82	No	No	B	Modern	N/A	N/A
Bull Plain, Hertford	View Property	£200,000	moderately valued	£190,000	£210,000	710	Leasehold	No	unknown	1	1	60	50	70	SG14 1DX			90	No	No	B	Victorian	£0	N/A	999 years
Wellington Drive, WELWYN GARDEN CITY		£200,000	over valued	£185,000	£195,000	501	Leasehold	allocated	flat	1	1	78	75	80	AL7 2NE	56 (D)	76 (C)	84	No	No	B	Modern	£200	£1,704	118 years
Birch Green, Hertford, SG14	View Property	£199,995	moderately over valued	£186,000	£206,000	403	Leasehold	non allocated	unknown	1	1	70	85	60	SG14 2LR			100	Yes	No		Modern	N/A	N/A	86 years
Matisse House, Maidenhead Street, Hertford, SG14	View Property	£190,000	moderately valued	£180,500	£199,500	398	Leasehold	No	unknown	1	1	82	85	85	SG14 1DW	72 (C)	77 (C)	92	No	No	B	Modern	£50	£400	180 years
Bengeo Meadows, Bengeo	View Property	£200,000	over valued	£185,000	£198,000	388	Leasehold	allocated	flat	1	1	45	30	35	SG14 3HT	70 (C)	89 (B)	97	Yes	No	C	Modern	N/A	N/A	153 years

1 bedroom flat for sale in Wellington Drive, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7

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