# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SO40 7DP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 ASHDENE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, ASHURST, HAMPSHIRE SO40 7DP | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £465,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £718/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,663 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - E (£150 - £175) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2759-8180-2225-5031) ## Description Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present for sale this 3-bedroom detached bungalow situated on the sought-after Ashdene Road in the popular village of Ashurst, Hampshire, a gateway to the stunning New Forest National Park. Set on a generous plot, the property boasts a beautifully landscaped and well-tended rear garden, offering a peaceful and private retreat. Further features include a fully glazed conservatory double glazing and gas central heating. Whilst the bungalow would benefit from some modernisation, it presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to update and style the home to their own taste. Conveniently located within easy reach of local shops, schools, transport links, and the New Forest’s picturesque walks, this property is ideal for those seeking a blend of village charm and accessibility. | Detached Bungalow | 3 Bedrooms | Living Room | Rear Aspect Kitchen | Conservatory | Shower Room | Ample Off-Road Parking | Landscaped Rear Garden | Double Glazing | Gas Central Heating | No Forward Chain |  Front: open to the front, gravelled driveway offering ample parking off road, access to the rear garden via double gates, entrance is at the side of the property with front door into an inner porch and further door into; Entrance Hall: textured ceiling, cupboard, fuse board, access to the loft, storage cupboard housing combi boiler, two radiators and doors to; Living Room: textured ceiling, double glazed bay window to the rear aspect, windows to the side, fireplace with gas fire inset, radiator and carpet fitted.  Bedroom 1: textured ceiling, double glazed bay window to the front aspect, radiator and built in wardrobes. Carpet fitted. Bedroom 2: textured ceiling, double glazed bay window to the front, radiator and carpet fitted. Bedroom 3: textured ceiling, double glazed bay window to the side aspect, radiator and carpet fitted. Bathroom: textured ceiling, obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, vanity unit with wash basin, low level WC, corner shower cubicle with electric shower, heated towel rail, engineered laminate flooring and part tiled walls.  Kitchen: textured ceiling, double glazed window to the side and rear aspects, personal door to the conservatory, vinyl flooring, radiator. Work surfaces with units to the base level with further matching eye level units, electric hob, oven below, sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, window to the lounge and part tiled surrounds.  Conservatory: brick base level, double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects, sliding door to the side with steps down to the patio, power and lighting fitted. Rear Garden: patio area to the base of the property, two garden timber sheds, double gates to the side/front access, base level picket fencing to the remainder of the garden, which is laid to lawn, enclosed with timber fencing, greenhouse, pathway to the rear of the garden. The garden is well maintained and well stocked with flowers, plants and shrubs. Outside tap fitted. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D – New Forest District Council Mains Electricity, Gas, Water and Drainage Heating: Gas Central Heating Construction: Brick elevations under a tiled roof Broadband – Ultra-Fast broadband up to 1000 Mbps available. (Ofcom) Disclaimer Property Details: Whilst believed to be accurate all details are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances, and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DP | £465,000 | 27/02/2026 | Detached | | 2 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DP | £322,500 | 30/10/2007 | Detached | | 2 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DP | £85,500 | 14/08/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 COPSEWOOD ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DL | £620,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 WHARTONS CLOSE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EE | £585,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 18 FOXHILLS, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7ED | £646,700 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 RYEDALE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DQ | £410,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 67 WHARTONS LANE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EF | £620,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached | | 13 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DS | £446,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached | | 14 WHARTONS CLOSE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EE | £898,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 8 LAKEWOOD ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DJ | £450,000 | 09/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 FOXHILLS, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7ED | £570,000 | 08/06/2022 | Detached | | 9 FOXHILLS CLOSE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7ER | £550,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 COPSEWOOD ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DL | £435,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached | | 40 WHARTONS LANE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EF | £954,950 | 16/03/2022 | Detached | | 55 WHARTONS LANE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EF | £725,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached | | 33 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DR | £395,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | 12 COOPER ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DE | £420,000 | 10/01/2022 | Detached | | 56 WHARTONS LANE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7EF | £767,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 1 WOODSIDE GARDENS, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7BY | £550,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | | 31 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DR | £400,000 | 03/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 ASHDENE ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DP | £415,000 | 20/10/2021 | Detached | | 2 RYEDALE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 7DQ | £430,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £415,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £572,245 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £530,143 (49 Detached, SO40, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (New Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,114/mo - **Realistic:** £1,238/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,362/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,072/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, Pentridge Way, SO40 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £206,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £165,000 *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 £1,650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-411/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6% *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:** £6,419/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 40.9% - **10y growth:** 49.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for New Forest; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 7.2% - **10y growth (index):** 24% ## 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)