# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (GL16 8EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 LARK RISE, COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL16 8EP |
| Price | £258,500 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £240,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £672/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550

### Recommendations
- A (£900 - £1,200)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9888-3054-1201-3695-7204)

## Description

This WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW is situated in a DESIRABLE part of COLEFORD, being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN and GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION with a THOUGHTFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDEN and AMPLE PARKING. The property has been EXTENDED to create FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE and would suit DOWNSIZERS or FAMILIES alike.

**Entrance Hallway** - Accessed via a UPVC double glazed front door, with wood-effect flooring, radiator, storage cupboard, and loft access.

**Kitchen** - 3.56m x 2.41m (11'08" x 7'11") - Fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, rolled edge work surfaces, and a one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated four-ring gas hob with oven below and cooker hood above. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, heated towel rail. Worcester Combi boiler housed in cupboard. Front aspect UPVC double glazed window, part-tiled walls.

**Lounge** - 4.78m x 2.95m (15'08" x 9'08") - Featuring wooden block flooring, radiator, power points, television point, and a front aspect UPVC double glazed window.

**Reception Room/ Bedroom Two** - 6.53m x 3.12m  (21'05" x 10'03" ) - Having been extended, offering excellent versatility. Radiator, power points, television point, side aspect UPVC window, rear aspect bay window overlooking the garden, and UPVC French doors leading to patio.

**Bedroom One** - 2.97m x 3.40m (9'09" x 11'02") - With fitted wardrobes and dressing table, radiator, power points, and a rear aspect UPVC double glazed window.

**Shower Room** - Modern suite comprising corner shower enclosure with electric shower, vanity wash hand basin, low-level WC, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, part-tiled walls, and side aspect UPVC window.

**Outside** - To the front of the property there is a large lawn with mature shrubs. Driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, leading to a garage with up-and-over door and personal side door to garden.

The rear garden is tiered with a lower level patio, lawn with steps to a second lawned area, and a decked seating area at the top. Well-stocked with mature shrubs and trees, enclosed by fencing and hedging. Side gates provide access from front to rear.

**Garage** - Up-and-over door, power/lighting, personal side access door.

**Services** - Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage.

**Mobile Phone Coverage/Broadband Availability** - It is down to each individual purchaser to make their own enquiries.  However, we have provided a useful link via Rightmove and Zoopla to assist you with the latest information.  In Rightmove, this information can be found under the brochures section, see "Property and Area Information" link.  In Zoopla, this information can be found via the Additional Links section, see "Property and Area Information" link.

**Water Rates** - Severn Trent - Rates to be advised.

**Local Authority** - Council Tax Band: B

Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.

**Tenure** - Freehold.

**Viewings** - Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am  - 5.30pm Saturday.

**Directions** - From Coleford town centre proceed to the traffic lights turning left onto Bank Street. Continue along here taking the second right signposted Berry Hill. Continue up the hill turning left into Lark Rise where the property can be found on the right hand side via our for sale board.

**Property Surveys** - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys)

**Awaiting Vendor Approval** - These details are yet to be approved by the vendor. Please contact the office for verified details.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167863568/1779584) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/167863568/1779585) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 LARK RISE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EP | £240,000 | 22/04/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 GREENFIELD ROAD, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8BY | £380,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £450,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 3 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £385,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 LARK RISE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EP | £289,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £332,500 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 18 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £399,950 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 9 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8BZ | £282,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 LARK RISE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EP | £230,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| 20 GREENFIELD ROAD, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8BY | £380,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached |
| 5 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8BZ | £365,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £360,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 LARK RISE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EP | £213,300 | 27/10/2021 | Detached |
| 1 INWOOD DRIVE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EZ | £297,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 28 INWOOD DRIVE, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EZ | £325,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 22 BLAKES WAY, COLEFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL16 8EX | £330,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £244,100 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £357,246 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £442,833 (21 Detached, GL16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Forest of Dean). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £742/mo
- **Realistic:** £824/mo
- **Optimistic:** £906/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Corner House, GL16 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500

*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 £995/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-147/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.4%

*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:** £4,700/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 27.7%
- **10y growth:** 77.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Forest of Dean; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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