# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (BA9 9JZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 73 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET BA9 9JZ | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 114 m² | | Last sold | £265,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £736/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/0320-2288-8130-2722-0861) ## Description Positioned at the top of Wincanton’s historic High Street, this charming end-of-terrace townhouse blends period character with modern comfort across three spacious floors. Brimming with original details such as high ceilings, feature fireplaces and sash windows with secondary glazing and fitted venetian blinds, this home offers an elegant sense of heritage while remaining perfectly suited to contemporary living. With three bedrooms, generous living spaces, allocated parking and a private side courtyard, this distinctive property combines the warmth of character home with the convenience of town-centre living. Ground Floor The front door opens from the High Street into an entrance hall with stairs ascending to the first floor and space for coats and shoes. The kitchen/breakfast room pairs classic charm with practicality, featuring cream shaker-style cabinetry, wooden countertops and retro tiled flooring. A corner 1 ½ sink sits beneath shelving, while a double electric range cooker with five-ring hob offers an ideal set-up for keen cooks. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher, with space for a washing machine. A side door opens to an aesthetic courtyard and gated shared driveway. The sitting room is a welcoming and light-filled space, complete with a large front-facing sash window and an elegant gas fireplace with a white surround and tiled hearth. First Floor The first-floor landing is illuminated by a light tunnel and leads to two beautifully presented bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom enjoys twin sash windows, a decorative fireplace and a built-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom also features period details, a cast-iron fireplace and a tall Victorian-style radiator. The shower room combines traditional styling with modern comfort, fitted with a vanity sink, WC, walk-in shower with rainfall head, and underfloor heating with digital thermostat control. Second Floor Stairs ascend to the upper floor, where the third bedroom forms a secluded loft suite. With slanted ceilings, three dormer sash windows and a built-in double wardrobe, this space makes an ideal guest suite. The ensuite bathroom completes this floor, fitted with a bath and shower over, WC, basin with mirror above and elegant marble-style flooring. Outside To the front, the property displays all the charm and character of a traditional townhouse, with its sash and dormer windows, sage-green accent door and elegant facade. A shared gated driveway to the side provides allocated parking spaces while the attractive courtyard offers an enclosed outdoor area. Traditional stone paving and a storm porch adds both style and shelter and the attached shed provides practical storage. Altogether, this is a home that perfectly balances town living, period beauty and everyday convenience. Location Wincanton is a small Somerset town lying just north of the A303 and offers a range of day-to-day facilities including doctors’ surgery, post office, library, schools, independent shops and two supermarkets. It is approximately six miles from the main-line railway stations at Gillingham and Templecombe with services to London, Waterloo and Exeter. A few miles to the north are Castle Cary and Bruton, which are on the London Paddington line and the much-improved A303, which links with the M3, is literally minutes away and provides east-west road travel. Wincanton is a typical Somerset town close to many delightful villages and places of interest such as the Abbey town of Sherborne, the Cathedral City of Salisbury and the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. The larger town of Yeovil is approximately 15 miles distance. Services: Gas Central heating (Combi-Boiler), Mains Water, Mains Drainage, Electricity and Telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C Local Authority: Somerset EPC: D Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order. Broadband & Mobile: Coverage can be checked at: checker.ofcom.org.uk Flood Check: gov.uk/check-flooding Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/169302071/526995) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/169302071/526996) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/169302071/526997) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/169302071/526998) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/169302071/526999) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/169302071/527000) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/169302071/527001) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/169302071/527002) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/169302071/527003) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/169302071/527004) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/169302071/527005) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/169302071/527006) - Picture No. 02 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/169302071/527007) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/169302071/527008) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 73 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £265,000 | 02/03/2026 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 57A HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £195,000 | 29/01/2026 | Flat | | 5 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £227,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced | | 5 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £210,000 | 18/07/2023 | Terraced | | 14 LANSDOWNE PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FB | £342,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 6 MANOR GARDENS, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9QR | £240,000 | 03/02/2023 | Terraced | | 2 LANSDOWNE PLACE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9FB | £330,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | 4 WOODPECKER MEWS, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9GZ | £289,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 81 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £405,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced | | 8 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £250,000 | 21/09/2022 | Terraced | | 21 OVERTON, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LF | £225,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced | | 15 LANSDOWNE PLACE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9FB | £330,000 | 08/08/2022 | Terraced | | 36 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JU | £407,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced | | 8 LANSDOWNE PLACE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9FB | £312,000 | 29/06/2022 | Terraced | | 19 OVERTON, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LF | £230,000 | 28/06/2022 | Terraced | | 35 BALSAM PARK, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9HB | £305,000 | 13/06/2022 | Terraced | | GILLIE COTTAGE FLINGERS LANE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LE | £250,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced | | 60 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9JF | £473,560 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced | | 1 WOODPECKER MEWS, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9GZ | £199,950 | 13/09/2021 | Terraced | | 2 PRIMROSE VILLAS, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LE | £175,000 | 04/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £300,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £282,089 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £231,750 (4 Terraced, BA9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,108/mo - **Realistic:** £1,231/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,354/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lawrence Hayes, BA9 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pines Close, BA9 | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Fire House Mews, BA9 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18× - **Monthly cashflow:** £37/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.6% *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:** £2,368/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.6% - **10y growth:** 3.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Terraced series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 14.9% - **10y growth (index):** 40.1% ## 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)