Sold Cottage

Mill Cottage

MILL LANE, RETFORD, ROCKLEY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DN22 0QP

2 beds 2 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 28 Mar 2026 (-77d)

£200,000

Guide Price

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Listing type

Auction

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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

SUMMARY
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 15.7%
10y growth 44.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bassetlaw. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.4%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 59%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bassetlaw. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £645/mo
Realistic £717/mo
Optimistic £789/mo

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 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £89,625
Target investor price (1%) £71,700
  • 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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