Mill Cottage
MILL LANE, RETFORD, ROCKLEY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DN22 0QP
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
94 m²
Council tax band
A
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£120,917 Mar 2025
Price per m²
£2,128/m²
Local average
£378,498 (-47.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,858 of 33,755)
Street crime
11 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
- Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
- Buyers fees apply
- **NO UPWARD CHAIN**
- Charming two double bedroom cottage
- En suite to bedroom one and a further bathroom
- Matured lawned gardens with raised beds and paved patio area
- Situated in the heart of the lovely hamlet of Rockley
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
NO UPWARD CHAIN Situated in the heart of the lovely hamlet of Rockley is this charming two double bedroom cottage with en suite to bedroom one with a further bathroom. Matured lawned gardens with raised beds and paved patio area ideal for relaxing. Parking for two vehicles.
DESCRIPTION
Lovely two bedroom cottage full of character positioned in the heart of the hamlet of Rockley. Positioned just 5 miles from the charming Georgian market town of Retford which offers a wealth of facilities including supermarkets, shops, boutiques, popular restaurants and pubs and even a monthly farmers market which offer local produce for sale in the busy market square. There is also an award winning town park, Kings Park which has both the River Idle and the chesterfield canal running through it as well as a children's play park, rose garden, small café and bowling green
For those who wish to commute there is a rail link to London from Retford rail station in just 1hr 25 minutes as well as many other major UK cities. The A1 motorway is accessed in under 0.5 miles. There are many leisure activities and county parks within the area including Clumber, Rufford Park, Sherwood Forest and Thoresby Hall.
Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.
Living Room
Split level room with part stone and part laminate flooring, double glazed window and double glazed french doors.
Kitchen Diner
Neutral decor with country style wall and base units, complementary work surfaces and sink and drainer unit. Integrated appliances including electric oven, electric hob with extractor above. Space for fridge, freezer and washing machine. Stone flooring, four double glazed windows and two central heating radiators.
Landing
Staircase leading to the first floor landing with wooden flooring.
Bedroom One
Beamed ceiling, wooden flooring, central heating radiator, air conditioning and double glazed velux style window.
En Suite
Sloping ceiling to one side fitted with wc, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Wooden flooring and double glazed velux style window.
Bedroom Two
Sloping ceiling to both sides with central heating radiator and double glazed window.
Bathroom
Sloping ceiling to one wall fitted with wc, wash hand basin and freestanding bath tub. Wooden flooring, beamed ceiling, splash back tiling and double glazed window.
Gardens
Mature gardens with raised beds, palm trees and paved patio area.
Shed
Open Timber Barn
Parking
Parking for two vehicles end to end.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Retford
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 173831612
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Cottages, Mill Lane, Rockley, RETFORD | 69 | 77 | 94 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
102% since 1998
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £120,917 | +2.5% |
| Sold | 22/04/2008 (18 years ago) | £118,000 | +96.7% |
| Sold | 31/03/1998 (28 years ago) | £60,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 14 MILL LANE, ROCKLEY, RETFORD, BASSETLAW, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0QP | £130,500 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
Street average: £130,500 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bassetlaw. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bassetlaw. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bassetlaw.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Nottingham: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Mill Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Mill Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Lawson Close | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Shell Select | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Retford | 3.5 miles |
| Hospital | Rampton Secure Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 4.3 miles |
| Train station | Worksop | 8.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 11 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2024 |
| East Markham Primary School | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 21 Mar 2014 |
| Elkesley Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 8 Dec 2019 |
| Tuxford Primary Academy | Primary | 2.8 miles | Good — 10 Nov 2014 |
| Tuxford Academy | Secondary | 2.9 miles | Good — 21 May 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
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