# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (GL15 6BB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 32 GARLANDS ROAD, LYDNEY, ALVINGTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL15 6BB | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 57 m² | | Last sold | £200,000 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 13/02/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £990/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,125 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - X (£1,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9747-3034-6202-9374-9204) ## Description This charming semi-detached two-bedroom bungalow presents an excellent opportunity for retirees or those seeking comfortable, single-level living. The popular village of Alvington is a charming community offering a range of amenities, including a village pub and a local garage and convenience store, all set against picturesque countryside walks. Just approximately 4 miles away, Lydney town provides a wider variety of facilities such as shops, banks, building societies, and supermarkets. Lydney also boasts a sports centre, golf course, hospital, doctors' surgeries, and both primary and secondary schools, ensuring all your needs are well catered for. Beyond Lydney, the stunning Forest of Dean offers an abundance of woodland and river walks, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The area benefits from easy access to the Severn crossings and the M4 motorway, facilitating convenient travel to London, Bristol, and Cardiff. Additionally, Gloucester and Cheltenham are within reach for those wishing to connect with the M5 and explore the Midlands. **STEP INSIDE:** - As you step inside through the modern PVC front door, you will be greeted by two generous bedrooms - one located to the front and the other overlooking the rear garden. Exiting off the hall, which has wooden flooring, you have access to the shower wet room and the spacious lounge, featuring a charming fireplace with a wood burner and a large window overlooking the front garden. The kitchen is situated at the rear of the property, equipped with wall and base cupboards and plenty of space for a small breakfast table. It offers lovely views out towards the patio and garden area, where trailing clematis and mature plants adorn the covered pergola, providing a charming, sheltered space at the rear of the home. **Outside** - The property features a low-maintenance rear garden, primarily laid to patio, with several seating areas to enjoy the open countryside views. It also benefits from a garage and ample parking space. The front of the property is level and lawned, enclosed by a brick boundary wall, enhancing privacy and curb appeal. AGENT'S NOTE: The property is currently going through probate. **Viewings** Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. 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The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359877) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359878) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359879) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359880) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359881) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359883) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359884) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359892) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359894) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359895) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359899) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359900) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359902) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359903) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359904) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359905) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163499420/1359906) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163499420/1359907) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/163499420/1359908) - EPC graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17298101 - **Address:** 32 Garlands Road, Alvington, GL15 6BB - **Certificate Issued:** 24/05/2026 - **Work Completed:** 15/05/2026 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 32 GARLANDS ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BB | £200,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BARN LODGE CHURCH LANE, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BQ | £563,700 | 06/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 59 GARLANDS ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BB | £500 | 08/12/2022 | Other | | BYWAYS MAIN ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6AT | £540,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 8 DUNCASTLE COURT, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6FF | £720,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 GARLANDS ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BB | £292,500 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced | | DRIFTWOOD HOUSE CLANNA ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BA | £301,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | TY - NEWYDD CLANNA ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BA | £350,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 GARLANDS ROAD, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BB | £190,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced | | NUPEND HOUSE CLANNA LANE, ALVINGTON, LYDNEY, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL15 6BD | £390,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £161,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £477,450 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £391,431 (29 Detached, GL15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -41.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Forest of Dean). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £741/mo - **Realistic:** £823/mo - **Optimistic:** £905/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300 *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:** £4,035/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -1.8% - **10y growth:** 49.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Forest of Dean; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 17.4% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## 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)