Sold Bungalow

12 CHAPEL CLOSE

BRIDGWATER, CHILTON POLDEN, SOMERSET TA7 9EP

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 17 Oct 2024 (-604d)

£350,000

Reduced on 27 Mar 2025

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (TA7 9EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 CHAPEL CLOSE, BRIDGWATER, CHILTON POLDEN, SOMERSET TA7 9EP |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 86 m² |
| Last sold | £102,000 Sep 2000 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/10/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £886/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/9034-9120-7409-0278-3292)

## Description

Nestled in the heart of the sought-after village of Chilton Polden, this beautifully positioned and well-proportioned three-bedroom linked detached bungalow offers both comfort and convenience. The home benefits from oil-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout, ensuring warmth and efficiency year-round. With ample off-road parking and a single garage, practicality meets ease of access.  The thoughtfully arranged accommodation includes an inviting entrance hallway, a bright and spacious sitting room, a well-appointed kitchen/diner, a versatile conservatory, and three comfortable bedrooms. A family bathroom completes the interior.  Outside, the property boasts attractive front and rear gardens, perfect for relaxation and outdoor entertaining, with the added advantage of side access. This is a home designed for both everyday living and peaceful retreat.    Energy Rating: E

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/153870425/317051) - Front
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/153870425/317053) - Sitting Room
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/153870425/317054) - Sitting Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317055) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317056) - Bathroom
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/153870425/317057) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/153870425/317058) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317059) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317060) - Bedroom
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/153870425/317061) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/153870425/317062) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317063) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/153870425/317064) - Bathroom
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/153870425/317065) - Conservatory
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/153870425/317066) - Conservatory
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317067) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317068) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317069) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317070) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317071) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317072) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/153870425/317073) - Garden
- ![Front](/listings/photos/153870425/317074) - Front

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/153870425/317075) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6620280
- **Address:** 12 Chapel Close, Chilton Polden, TA7 9EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2009
- **Work Completed:** 23/05/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11065185
- **Address:** 12 Chapel Close, Chilton Polden, TA7 9EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/06/2015
- **Work Completed:** 29/05/2015
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP | £102,000 | 15/09/2000 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP | £97,000 | 05/05/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 TOWNSEND LANE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EL | £292,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 8 PRIORY ROAD, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EH | £470,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| 8 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF | £505,000 | 18/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP | £385,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 16 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF | £485,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HAYNE WALK, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EU | £280,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF | £595,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £302,500 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
| 22 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £317,995 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |
| 21 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £313,995 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
| 16 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £292,495 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £298,495 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 1 OLD VICARAGE CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9DY | £465,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 2 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ | £295,995 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP | £234,500 | 02/07/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £309,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £377,998 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £459,975 (24 Detached, TA7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.9%

## 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

## 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 Detached House, Chapel Close, TA7 | £2,995/mo | 3 | 0.01 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,995/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.86% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £374,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £299,500

*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 £2,995/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,292/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 15.3%

*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:** £4,070/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.9%
- **10y growth:** 25.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.4%

## 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

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£102,000 Sep 2000

Price per m²

£4,070/m²

Local average

£459,975 (-23.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,964 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION
LINKED DETACHED BUNGALOW
OIL CENTRAL HEATING
UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT
CONSERVATORY
WELL PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS
SITTING ROOM WITH MULTI-FUEL LOG BURNER
SINGLE GARAGE / OFF ROAD PARKING

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Nestled in the heart of the sought-after village of Chilton Polden, this beautifully positioned and well-proportioned three-bedroom linked detached bungalow offers both comfort and convenience. The home benefits from oil-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout, ensuring warmth and efficiency year-round. With ample off-road parking and a single garage, practicality meets ease of access. The thoughtfully arranged accommodation includes an inviting entrance hallway, a bright and spacious sitting room, a well-appointed kitchen/diner, a versatile conservatory, and three comfortable bedrooms. A family bathroom completes the interior. Outside, the property boasts attractive front and rear gardens, perfect for relaxation and outdoor entertaining, with the added advantage of side access. This is a home designed for both everyday living and peaceful retreat. Energy Rating: E

Listed by

Bridgwater

Gibbins Richards

Reference: 153870425

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/10/2024

Expiry date: 17/10/2034

Current heating cost: £886/year

Potential heating cost: £600/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,725

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6620280

Property Details

Street: 12 Chapel Close

Town: Chilton Polden

Postcode: TA7 9EP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 15/06/2009

Work Completed: 23/05/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11065185

Property Details

Street: 12 Chapel Close

Town: Chilton Polden

Postcode: TA7 9EP

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/06/2015

Work Completed: 29/05/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

5% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/09/2000 (25 years ago)	£102,000	+5.2%
Sold	05/05/2000 (26 years ago)	£97,000	—

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
1 TOWNSEND LANE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EL	£292,500	12/12/2025	Detached
8 PRIORY ROAD, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EH	£470,000	21/03/2025	Detached
8 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF	£505,000	18/09/2023	Detached
Same street 6 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP	£385,000	31/03/2023	Detached
16 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF	£485,000	02/12/2022	Detached
2 HAYNE WALK, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET, TA7 9EU	£280,000	21/10/2022	Detached
10 STRADLING CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9JF	£595,000	18/08/2022	Detached
1 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£302,500	07/03/2022	Detached
22 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£317,995	26/01/2022	Detached
21 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£313,995	24/01/2022	Detached
16 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£292,495	22/12/2021	Detached
10 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£298,495	10/12/2021	Detached
1 OLD VICARAGE CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9DY	£465,000	26/11/2021	Detached
2 WHITE MEADOW, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EZ	£295,995	29/10/2021	Detached
Same street 8 CHAPEL CLOSE, CHILTON POLDEN, BRIDGWATER, SEDGEMOOR, SOMERSET, TA7 9EP	£234,500	02/07/2021	Detached

Street average: £309,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £377,998 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.9%

10y growth 25.9%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 13.2%

10y (index) 32.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,108/mo

Realistic £1,231/mo

Optimistic £1,354/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → South West.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TA7 9EP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	1.0 miles
Bus stop	St Peters Church	1.0 miles
Shop	Catcott Garage	1.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	2.0 miles
Hospital	Bridgwater Community Hospital	3.8 miles
Train station	Bridgwater	4.7 miles
Train station	Westonzoyland	4.9 miles
Hospital	Unknown	6.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Catcott Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 2 May 2024
Kingsmoor Primary School	Primary	2.3 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2013
Woolavington Village Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2022
Dovecote School	Other	2.5 miles	Outstanding — 2 Jul 2023
Westonzoyland Community Primary School	Primary	3.3 miles	Good — 23 Feb 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
3 Bed Detached House, Chapel Close, TA7	£2,995/mo	3	0.01 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,995/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 11.6% gross yield avg £309,750 sale, £2,995/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.86%

Max investor price (0.8%) £374,375

Target investor price (1%) £299,500

Gross yield 10.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.7×

Monthly cashflow £1,292/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 15.3%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).