# 5 bedroom house for sale (SO53 4HN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 BELLFLOWER WAY, EASTLEIGH, CHANDLER'S FORD, HAMPSHIRE SO53 4HN |
| Price | £365,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Last sold | £365,000 Dec 2003 |

## Description

This property comprises a substantial detached family home forming part of a select development constructed by 'Alfred McAlpine'. The property is presented in good condition throughout and benefits from spacious well proportioned rooms, which to the ground floor include two main reception rooms and a fabulous family room which adjoins the kitchen. To the first floor is the benefit of five good size bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and fitted wardrobes to four of the bedrooms.To the front of the property is a double width driveway leading to the integral double garage and the rear gardens have a pleasant south westerly aspect.

ACCOMMODATION

Reception Hall:	Staircase with spindle balustrade to first floor and built in cupboard under.

Cloakroom:	Suite comprising wc, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

Sitting Room:	18'2'' x 11'10'' (5.54m x 3.61m) Attractive stone built fireplace incorporating gas coal effect fire, front aspect window, two radiators, double doors to:

Dining Room:	11'9'' x 9'9'' (3.58m x 2.97m) Radiator, rear aspect window, door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:	18'1'' x 9'1'' (5.52m x 2.77m) Attractively and comprehensively fitted with a range of 'Shaker' style units comprising base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, matching wall mounted cupboards, upright cupboard with recess for microwave oven, AEG gas hob with extractor hood over, AEG double oven, one and a half bowl sink unit, AEG integrated fridge and freezer, AEG integrated dishwasher, breakfast bar peninsular, recessed ceiling spotlights, tiled floor, rear aspect window, radiator with screen, door to utility room and double doors to:

Family Room:	11'5'' x 11'1'' (3.48m x 3.38m) Double glazed windows affording views over the garden, tiled floor, radiator, door to outside. 

Utility Room:	9'2'' x 4'9'' (2.80m x 1.45m) Base cupboards with work surfaces and inset butler sink, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted boiler, tiled floor, door to garage, door to outside, rear aspect window.

First Floor Landing:	Built in airing cupboard, hatch to loft space with retractable ladder, partially boarded.

Bedroom 1:	13'6'' x 11'11'' (4.12m x 3.63m) (Measurement taken up to an excellent range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes) Radiator, front aspect window, door to:

En-suite Shower Room:	Fitted with a suite comprising tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, radiator, front aspect window.	 

Bedroom 2:	13'4'' x 11'11'' (4.06m x 3.63m) Range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, rear aspect window, door to:	

En-suite Shower Room:	Fitted with a suite comprising double width shower cubicle with glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, radiator, rear aspect window.

Bedroom 3:	13'7'' x 9'5'' (4.14m x 2.87m) Range of fitted wardrobes, radiator, front aspect window.

Bedroom 4:	10'9'' x 10'6'' (3.28m x 3.20m) (Measurement taken up to range of fitted wardrobes and excluding door recess) Radiator, rear aspect window.

Bedroom 5:	12'3'' x 7'6'' (3.74m x 2.29m) Shelved recess, radiator, front aspect windows, two telephone points.

Bathroom:	Suite comprising wood panel bath with mixer tap shower attachment, wc, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen, radiator, rear aspect window.

Externally:	To the front of the property a double width driveway leads to the integral double garage 18'2'' x 17'1'' (5.54m x 5.21m), benefiting from electric up and over door, light and power and a personal door to the side, internal door to utility room. The remainder of the front garden is enclosed by hedging and is lawned. There is side pedestrian access to the rear of the property where the gardens are laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees, and enclosed by panelled fencing. There is the benefit of an external power point, lighting and garden shed to one side of the property.

Viewing:		Strictly by prior appointment with Sparks Ellison 023 8025 5333

## Property Photos

- ![Front of property](/listings/photos/2103864/1160329) - Front of property
- ![Kitch/Break Room](/listings/photos/2103864/1160331) - Kitch/Break Room
- ![Kitchen (alt view)](/listings/photos/2103864/1160335) - Kitchen (alt view)
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/2103864/1160337) - Dining Room
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/2103864/1160340) - Lounge
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/2103864/1160343) - Family Room
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/2103864/1160345) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan](/listings/photos/2103864/1160346) - Floor plan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 BELLFLOWER WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4HN | £365,000 | 17/12/2003 | Detached |

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £305,000 (1 Other, SO53, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +19.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,094/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,215/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,337/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Detached House, Charlecote Drive, SO53 | £2,000/mo | 5 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000

*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 £2,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £338/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -76.1%
- **10y growth:** 60.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Test Valley; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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