# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (GL14 2UA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 CHURCH ROAD, CINDERFORD, SOUDLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL14 2UA |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £218,500 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/07/2027
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,148

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£25)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9718-2010-7293-5333-0924)

## Description

Having been recently RENOVATED and DECORATED THROUGHOUT with brand new fitted kitchen, bathroom and carpets, this spacious semi-detached property now offers KITCHEN/DINER with ISLAND, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS (formerly three bedrooms), GOOD-SIZED FRONT and REAR GARDENS, and LOVELY WOODLAND VIEWS. Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The property is accessed via a canopy porch and upvc obscured double glazed door into:

**Entrance Hall** - Wood effect laminate flooring, door into:

**Kithen/Dining Room** - 5.16m x 4.06m narrowing to 3.12m (16'11" x 13'4" n - A newly fitted, contemporary kitchen comprising a range of white high gloss base and wall mounted units with soft close doors and drawers, matt grey straight edge laminate worktops and upstands, white tiled splash backs, one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, power points, built in four ring Zanussi induction hob, stainless steel cooker hood above, two built in Zanussi double ovens, built in microwave, space for American style fridge/freezer, integrated Zanussi dishwasher, sociable island unit with breakfast bar and cupboards beneath, wood effect laminate flooring, two feature ceiling lights, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, two rear aspect windows. Door into:

**Lounge** - 5.08m x 3.28m (16'8" x 10'9") - Newly fitted grey carpet, power points, radiators, coving, rear aspect window overlooking the rear garden, front aspect window with far reaching views over the playing fields and woodland in the distance.

**Rear Hall/Utility Area** - Accessed via a upvc double glazed door from the kitchen, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor, window, glazed door giving access to the rear garden.

**From The Entrance Hall, Stairs Lead Up To:** - 

**Landing** - Newly fitted grey carpet, radiator, power points, rear aspect window. Doors into:

**Bedroom One** - 5.18m x 3.12m (17'0" x 10'3") - (Formerly two bedrooms having been converted into one large bedroom). Newly fitted grey carpet, access to roof space, range of built in wardrobes with sliding doors and range of shelving, handing rail and drawer options, radiators, power points, front and rear aspect windows with lovely woodland views.

**Bedroom Two** - 4.24m max x 3.02m (13'11" max x 9'11") - Newly fitted grey carpet, radiator, power points, built in storage cupboard, two front aspect windows (one obscured) with far reaching views over playing fields and woodland.

**Bathroom** - A newly fitted modern white suite comprising 'P' shaped bath with mixer tap, shower over with standard and drencher heads, fully tiled walls and floors, close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, large illuminated mirrored wall cupboard, extractor fan, radiator, rear aspect obscured window.

**Outside** - To the front of the property there is a wrought iron gate with brick built pillars giving access to the pathway which leads to the front door. The front garden is laid to lawn with flower borders, shrubs, bushes and small trees. 

The pathway continues to the left hand side of the property (where there is the oil tank) and then continues into the rear. At the rear of the property there is a large patio seating area, outside tap, steps up lead to a large lawned area with flower borders, shrubs and bushes, shed and greenhouse. External oil fired combination boiler. All enclosed by fencing and hedging surround. Both the front and rear gardens benefit from lovely woodland views.

**Services** - Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil tank.

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

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

**Tenure** - Freehold.

**Viewing** - 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 the Mitcheldean office proceed over the hill and down to the mini roubdbaout turning left and then immediately right onto the Abenhall Road. Follow this road along until reaching the village of Littledean where the road turns into George Lane. Upon reaching the T junction turn left onto Broad Street and take the first right onto Sutton Road. Proceed along passing Soudley Ponds. Upon reaching the crossroads turn left and the the property can found on the left hand side after a short distance.

**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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/79830105/343700) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/79830105/343702) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11598556
- **Address:** 1 Church Road, Soudley, GL14 2UA
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/09/2017
- **Work Completed:** 22/03/2016
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £218,500 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 1 CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £173,000 | 06/11/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] CHURCH HOUSE CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £300,000 | 22/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] FERNCROFT CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £465,000 | 25/09/2024 | Detached |
| 4 SUTTON ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TX | £148,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £382,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £148,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £277,222 (9 Semi-detached, GL14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £741/mo
- **Realistic:** £823/mo
- **Optimistic:** £905/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300

*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:** £2,778/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 41.8%
- **10y growth:** 46.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Forest of Dean; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.5%

## Flood risk

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

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