# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (DN2 5SD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 76 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN2 5SD | | Price | £239,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £230,000 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/03/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £863/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - W1 (1,200) - C (30) - F (400) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0459-2876-7172-9028-6945) ## Description Tucked away on a quiet and desirable residential street in Wheatley Hills, this 2/3-bedroom detached bungalow offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully renovated, MOVE IN READY home, in a prime location. The property features a welcoming entrance hall, with a convenient porch, a bright front-facing lounge with a feature log burner, ideal as a cosy living room or third bedroom. At the rear lies the heart of the home, a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area with bifold patio doors which overlooks the generously sized private garden-perfect for relaxing, enjoying with family and entertaining. The kitchen features a range of wall and base cupboard units, complementary solid wood worktops, integrated oven, electric hob along with an American style fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A convenient storage cupboard provides valuable storage and a new external UPVC door provides access to the side of the property. There are two good sized double bedrooms, along with a contemporary family bathroom with a walk in shower. The layout offers great flexibility, for a wide range of buyers. Outside, the generous and well maintained rear garden is a peaceful retreat, complete with a large lawn, decked seating area, and a rear allotment space for those with green fingers. A private driveway to the front provides off-street parking. A rare find in one of Doncaster's most popular areas. Book your viewing today to fully appreciate everything this versatile bungalow has to offer. Agent Notes* Floorplans: The floorplans within these particulars are for identification purposes only, they are representational and are not to scale. Accuracy and proportions should be checked by prospective purchasers at the property. Money Laundering Regulations: In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations, buyers will be required to provide proof of identity once an offer has been accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed. General: Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912047) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912055) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912060) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912062) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912064) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912066) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912067) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912070) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912073) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912075) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912077) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912078) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912079) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912080) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/1912081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/2673768) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/2673769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89274249/2673770) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/89274249/1912082) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 76 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SD | £230,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached | | 76 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SD | £146,000 | 06/07/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 196 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AF | £330,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 214 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AG | £252,000 | 05/01/2026 | Detached | | 28 SANDCLIFFE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NW | £257,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 89 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SF | £320,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 77 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SB | £95,833 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 93 OAKHILL ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NY | £170,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 THORNHILL AVENUE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SE | £232,500 | 05/10/2022 | Detached | | 135 ARMTHORPE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5NS | £205,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached | | 16 THORNHILL AVENUE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SE | £310,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 184 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AF | £190,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached | | GOLDEN FLEECE COURT 6 BECKETT ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 4LE | £163,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | 45 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SB | £196,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 210 THORNE ROAD, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5AG | £210,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached | | 89 THE GROVE, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN2 5SF | £172,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £221,702 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,463 (12 Detached, DN2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Doncaster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £629/mo - **Realistic:** £699/mo - **Optimistic:** £769/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Doncaster (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Brooke St, DN1 | £800/mo | 2 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000 *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 £800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-248/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.3% *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:** £3,471/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.7% - **10y growth:** 97.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Doncaster; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 18% - **10y growth (index):** 47.8% ## 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)