# 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)