Sold STC Semi-detached

5 CHARRINGTON CLOSE

ALTON, HAMPSHIRE GU34 1TU

4 beds 3 baths 1,496 sq ft Listed 17 Nov 2025 (-202d)

£585,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 26 Feb 2026

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (GU34 1TU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE GU34 1TU |
| Price | £585,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Floor area | 139 m² |
| Last sold | £625,000 Feb 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £304/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0310-3270-9010-2522-0421)

## Description

The ground floor features stylish Karndean flooring, with a welcoming lounge to the front and a spacious kitchen/dining/snug area to the rear. This bright and airy space benefits from built-in appliances, ample natural light, and double doors opening onto the low-maintenance rear garden. A personal door provides access to the garage, which has been boarded for additional storage. The garden enjoys charming views of the sought-after Watercress train line, perfect for steam engine enthusiasts.

Unusually for a newer build, this home has been thoughtfully designed with generous storage solutions throughout.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a main bedroom with en-suite shower room and walk-in dressing area, alongside a modern family bathroom. The second bedroom is a spacious double.

The top floor offers two further bedrooms, a shower room, and a larger-than-average airing cupboard.

Additional features include a ground floor cloakroom, a driveway for two to three cars, EV Charging point,  a larger than average garage with an up-and-over garage door providing secure parking and storage. The property enjoys a pleasant outlook over the green and stream to the front, enhancing its sense of space and tranquillity.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/169424537/640461) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU | £625,000 | 10/02/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ALMA COTTAGES 1 RUSSETT ROAD, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1DA | £295,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU | £575,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU | £760,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU | £315,000 | 08/09/2022 | Flat |
| ALMA COTTAGES 1 RUSSETT ROAD, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1DA | £298,500 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £550,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £296,750 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £415,447 (23 Semi-detached, GU34, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +40.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,273/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,414/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,555/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Blackwater Valley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Amery Place, GU34 | £2,350/mo | 4 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,350/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £293,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £235,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,350/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-214/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,209/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.3%
- **10y growth:** 8.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

139 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£625,000 Feb 2023

Price per m²

£4,209/m²

Local average

£415,447 (+40.8%)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

NHBC Guarantee Until 2033
No Chain
Prime Location
River Frontage
Karndean Flooring
Porcelanosa Tiles
Built-In Appliances
Larger Than Average Garage With Storage
En-Suite & Dressing/Walk In Wardrobe
Spacious Bedrooms

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Built by the highly reputable Cala Homes and offered with no onward chain, this stunning family home occupies a prime position close to the town centre and train station, fronting onto the tranquil River Wey stream. As the first house on the development to become a resale, it offers a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully presented home in an enviable setting.

The ground floor features stylish Karndean flooring, with a welcoming lounge to the front and a spacious kitchen/dining/snug area to the rear. This bright and airy space benefits from built-in appliances, ample natural light, and double doors opening onto the low-maintenance rear garden. A personal door provides access to the garage, which has been boarded for additional storage. The garden enjoys charming views of the sought-after Watercress train line, perfect for steam engine enthusiasts.

Unusually for a newer build, this home has been thoughtfully designed with generous storage solutions throughout.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a main bedroom with en-suite shower room and walk-in dressing area, alongside a modern family bathroom. The second bedroom is a spacious double.

The top floor offers two further bedrooms, a shower room, and a larger-than-average airing cupboard.

Additional features include a ground floor cloakroom, a driveway for two to three cars, EV Charging point, a larger than average garage with an up-and-over garage door providing secure parking and storage. The property enjoys a pleasant outlook over the green and stream to the front, enhancing its sense of space and tranquillity.

Listed by

Alton

Bourne Estate Agents

Reference: 169424537

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 20/09/2022

Current heating cost: £304/year

Potential heating cost: £305/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£585,000	-6.4%
Sold	10/02/2023 (3 years ago)	£625,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
ALMA COTTAGES 1 RUSSETT ROAD, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1DA	£295,000	11/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 4 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU	£575,000	17/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 6 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU	£760,000	28/10/2022	Detached
Same street 3 CHARRINGTON CLOSE, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1TU	£315,000	08/09/2022	Flat
ALMA COTTAGES 1 RUSSETT ROAD, ALTON, EAST HAMPSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 1DA	£298,500	26/07/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £550,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £296,750 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.3%

10y growth 8.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South East. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.4%

5y (index) 14.5%

10y (index) 31.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,273/mo

Realistic £1,414/mo

Optimistic £1,555/mo

Based on Postcode area GU → South East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Blackwater Valley: £1,695/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU34 1TU

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Windmill Hill	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Drayman's Way	0.1 miles
Shop	EVE Hairdressing	0.2 miles
Shop	Discount Store	0.2 miles
Train station	Alton	0.3 miles
Train station	Medstead and Four Marks	4.0 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Campus	8.6 miles
University	Jamia Ahmadiyya UK	10.8 miles
Hospital	Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiology Ward	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Criminal damage and arson	12
Anti-social behaviour	10
Drugs	7
Shoplifting	6
Other theft	5
Public order	4
Burglary	3
Bicycle theft	2
Vehicle crime	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	85

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Alton Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 Mar 2015
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2012
Amery Hill School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Jan 2013
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre	Nursery	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Oct 2023
Anstey Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
4 Bed Terraced House, Amery Place, GU34	£2,350/mo	4	0.25 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,350/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £293,750

Target investor price (1%) £235,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.7×

Monthly cashflow £-214/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.5%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).