# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (SY13 2DL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 MILL STREET, WHITCHURCH, PREES, SHROPSHIRE SY13 2DL | | Price | £275,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 97 m² | | Last sold | £197,500 Dec 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,693/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £36,350 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - N (£4,000 - £7,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0380-2506-3580-2925-7331) ## Description A beautifully presented three-bedroom cottage with a spacious rear garden, located in the popular village of Prees, offering a range of local amenities. Full of character, this property features exposed oak beams, original Minton tile and parquet flooring, and cast iron fireplaces. The current owners have created a charming family home with deceptively spacious accommodation. The ground floor includes an Entrance Hall, Lounge with log burner and French doors to the sunroom/garden, and a Kitchen/Diner with a separate Pantry (ideal for an office/study). The first floor offers Three Bedrooms (two doubles and a single) and a family-sized Bathroom all filled with original charm and character Outside, the side alley provides access to an impressive rear garden, with a large patio, brick built store, lawn, greenhouse, and mature shrub and fruit tree borders. The Summer House with adds further appeal. We highly recommend an internal inspection to fully appreciate this exceptional property. LOCATION The property is situated in the village of Prees, which benefits from a convenience store/post office, newsagents, doctors, surgery, hairdressers, recreational facilities, a train station, and a highly regarded primary school. It sits between the market towns of Wem and Whitchurch, which both offer a variety of local independent shops, schools, supermarkets, and other major retailers. Prees and Whitchurch train stations are on a direct line between Crewe and Shrewsbury with onward connections to Manchester, London, and Birmingham, plus other major cities. The larger centres of Chester, Shrewsbury, Telford, Wrexham, and Crewe are all within easy commuting distance. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall - Original Minton tile flooring, stairs to the first floor. Kitchen/Diner - A range of base and wall units, solid wood worktops, Belfast sink, space for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, and fridge/freezer. Exposed timbers and under-stairs storage. Pantry - Parquet flooring, front-facing window, radiator. Can be used as an office/study. Lounge - Parquet flooring, feature fireplace with wood burner, exposed timber beams, radiator, , French doors to the sunroom and subsequently the garden. Sunroom/Winter Garden – Added onto the kitchen and front room with wood effect flooring, underfloor heating and a rear outlook view of the raised garden FIRST FLOOR Landing - Radiator, window to rear aspect. Original flooring decorated in a neutral décor. Bedroom One - Dual aspect windows, cast iron fireplace, radiator. Original flooring Bedroom Two - Dual aspect windows, cast iron fireplace, radiator, exposed timbers. Original flooring Bedroom Three - Front-facing window, built-in storage, radiator. Original flooring Bathroom - Bath, walk-in shower, WC, wash hand basin, period-style radiator, heated towel rail. EXTERNAL Attractive rear garden with spacious patio, steps leading to a lawned area with greenhouse, and mature plant and fruit tree borders. There is also a brick store and shed used for storage , also containing a W/C and hand basin ideal for outdoor entertaining .A Summer House adds a lovely feature. An alleyway to the side provides access to the rear of the property. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOCAL AUTHORITY: Shropshire County Council COUNCIL TAX BAND: B TENURE : Freehold. CONSTRUCTION : TYPE Brick construction VIEWING : by prior appointment only through Welch Estate Agents. VIDEO TOUR : available upon request NOTICE : Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £197,500 | 17/12/2019 | Terraced | | 15 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £180,000 | 14/12/2011 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | FIELDVIEW STATION ROAD, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DN | £310,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached | | 38 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £345,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | SUNSET VIEW, 35 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £485,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | AMBLESIDE STATION ROAD, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DN | £353,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 44 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £278,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | THE OLD COACH HOUSE WHITCHURCH ROAD, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DG | £512,500 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | | 4 CRICKET MEADOW, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2BZ | £345,000 | 19/10/2021 | Detached | | 3 PHEASANT CLOSE, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DB | £242,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 32 MILL STREET, PREES, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 2DL | £275,500 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £349,611 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £379,080 (63 Detached, SY13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -27.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £727/mo - **Realistic:** £808/mo - **Optimistic:** £889/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wigan (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,835/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 24.5% - **10y growth:** 54% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 19.3% - **10y growth (index):** 42.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)