# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SN9 6LU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | OAK TREE COTTAGE, PEWSEY, BOTTLESFORD, WILTSHIRE SN9 6LU | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £520,000 Oct 2018 | ## Description Standing in this popular rural location within pretty, established gardens this cottage makes for a wonderful rural retreat. The property has been well maintained over the years and offers a good balance of accommodation but scope to extend further, subject to the necessary consents. The ground floor offers three reception rooms including a study with views to the front, inviting dual aspect sitting room with open fire and lovely cosy feel which in turn extends into a garden room/conservatory which has beautiful views up the garden. There is a galley style fitted kitchen which has an adjoining boot room and a cloakroom completes downstairs. On the first floor there are four light and airy bedrooms and a family bathroom. **Situation** Bottlesford is situated in the heart of the glorious Vale of Pewsey with its stunning open views, ancient countryside and Kennet & Avon canal. It boasts the popular Seven Stars Public House and is close to the village of Woodborough. Here there is a garden centre/farm shop and a well-regarded primary school. The larger village of Pewsey with further amenities and direct rail services to London and the South West is around 3.5 miles away, with the historic market town of Marlborough around 9 miles to the north. Local schools include St Francis, St. Johns Academy, Marlborough College and Dauntsey’s. The surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers good leisure opportunities, including walking, cycling and canoeing. **Outside** The cottage has a gravel drive with plenty of parking as well as a detached double garage, beyond which lies a large summer house with light and power. The gardens are glorious and private and adjoin neighbouring fields. Mainly laid to lawn with a sun terrace located off the garden room/conservatory they provide a haven for wildlife and dappled shade during the summer months. Specimen trees and mature shrubs create different areas of interest and in the plot extends to about 0.34 acres. **Additional Information** Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | OAK TREE COTTAGE, BOTTLESFORD, PEWSEY, WILTSHIRE, SN9 6LU | £520,000 | 03/10/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 83 BROAD STREET, BEECHINGSTOKE, PEWSEY, WILTSHIRE, SN9 6HW | £800,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 115 BROAD STREET, BEECHINGSTOKE, PEWSEY, WILTSHIRE, SN9 6HW | £545,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached | | BARN HOUSE, BOTTLESFORD, PEWSEY, WILTSHIRE, SN9 6LW | £960,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £768,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £900,846 (13 Detached, SN9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -38.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wiltshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £953/mo - **Realistic:** £1,059/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,165/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Swindon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/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, Nursery Barn, SN9 | £3,200/mo | 4 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £400,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £320,000 *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 £3,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £689/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2% *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:** 59.5% - **10y growth:** 22.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wiltshire; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.4% - **10y growth (index):** 33.9% ## 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)