# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (DN22 0QP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | MILL COTTAGE, MILL LANE, RETFORD, ROCKLEY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DN22 0QP | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £120,917 Mar 2025 | ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648506) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648507) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648508) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648510) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648511) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648512) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648513) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648514) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648515) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648516) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648517) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648518) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648520) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648521) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173831612/648522) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173831612/648523) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/173831612/648524) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MILL COTTAGE MILL LANE, ROCKLEY, RETFORD, BASSETLAW, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0QP | £120,917 | 06/03/2025 | Detached | | MILL COTTAGE MILL LANE, ROCKLEY, RETFORD, BASSETLAW, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0QP | £118,000 | 22/04/2008 | Detached | | MILL COTTAGE MILL LANE, ROCKLEY, RETFORD, BASSETLAW, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0QP | £60,000 | 31/03/1998 | 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] 14 MILL LANE, ROCKLEY, RETFORD, BASSETLAW, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0QP | £130,500 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced | **Street average:** £130,500 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £378,498 (42 Detached, DN22, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -47.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bassetlaw). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £645/mo - **Realistic:** £717/mo - **Optimistic:** £789/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Nottingham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £89,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £71,700 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.9% - **10y growth:** 45.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bassetlaw; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.4% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 59% ## 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)