# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BN13 3DJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | ORCHARD COTTAGE, MILL LANE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN13 3DJ | | Price | £725,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 177 m² | | Last sold | £420,000 Jan 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,418/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/9915-5175-9002-0827-6902) ## Description INTERNAL The property welcomes you with a spacious entrance hall that seamlessly connects to the principal reception rooms. At the front of the home, a generous kitchen/breakfast room provides a bright and functional space, complemented by a separate dining room alongside. A well-placed and spacious utility room adds further convenience. The main living room, positioned at the rear of the property, boasts a dual aspect, a focal fireplace, and direct access to the conservatory. Designed for year-round use, the conservatory benefits from a carpeted flooring, making it a comfortable and inviting space. Additionally, the ground floor features a large office that can double as a fourth bedroom, along with a convenient ground-floor W.C. Upstairs, the home offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each fitted with built-in wardrobes. The main and third bedrooms enjoy the luxury of en-suite bathrooms, while a family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.  EXTERNAL  The front garden features a generous in-and-out driveway, providing ample off-road parking. To side of the property is a pitched-roof double width garage with up and over door and power. At the rear, the west-facing garden is a beautifully designed outdoor space, benefiting from a patio area leading off the conservatory. Two large lawned sections, separated by charming flower beds, create a picturesque and welcoming setting. A greenhouse adds to the garden’s appeal, while a convenient side gate provides easy access to the garage. LOCATED  In the popular area of High Salvington, the area is known for its family homes and its working Mill dating back to 1750, which opens regularly for fetes and open days for the local community. Local shop/wine bar 'The Refreshments Rooms' is nearby and buses run in the area. Plenty of areas for countryside walks particularly The Gallops which has a children's play park and leads down to Findon valley shopping parade. Mill Lane falls within the popular Vale school catchment area. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ORCHARD COTTAGE MILL LANE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3DJ | £420,000 | 04/01/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 33 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EJ | £700,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached | | 6 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EG | £578,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached | | 21 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EH | £520,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached | | 23 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EH | £410,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached | | 87 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB | £430,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 39 UPLANDS AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3AE | £550,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached | | 25 WOODLAND AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3AF | £730,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | WATERFALLS, 9 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EH | £850,000 | 06/03/2023 | Detached | | 92 CLEVELAND ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 2HE | £360,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached | | 3 CHATSWORTH CLOSE, HIGH SALVINGTON, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3FF | £660,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 PARHAM CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BP | £442,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 16B WOODLAND AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3AF | £800,000 | 06/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 CHATSWORTH CLOSE, HIGH SALVINGTON, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3FF | £700,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached | | 39 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EJ | £505,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | 68 CLEVELAND ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 2HA | £505,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 ARUNDEL ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3EH | £760,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 5 ROUNDWOOD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3GZ | £760,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 122 COTSWOLD ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 2LG | £335,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached | | 88 CLEVELAND ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 2HE | £450,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | COURT GREEN MILL LANE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 3DH | £1,075,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £606,000 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £524,839 (31 Detached, BN13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +38.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Worthing). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,180/mo - **Realistic:** £1,311/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,442/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worthing (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,461/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £163,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £131,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,096/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.9% - **10y growth:** 30.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Worthing; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 11% - **10y growth (index):** 26.8% ## 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)