# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (BA1 5TW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 30 VAN DIEMENS LANE, BATH, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BA1 5TW | | Price | £995,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Last sold | £490,000 Jan 2001 | ## Description An individual detached property, Casa Nova was one of four houses constructed by a local developer approximately sixteen years ago. Set in a quiet location within Van Diemens Lane, the property is approached via a pillared and gated entrance and is surrounded by attractive gardens. The accommodation is over two levels and comprises four bedrooms, which includes a guest bedroom with adjacent shower room having the option of a separate access leading off the driveway enabling it to be utilised as a separate annexe. At ground floor level the property is approached through an attractive hallway with galleried landing and has the benefit of a large sitting room, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a day room leading out to a most attractive conservatory overlooking the garden. In general terms, the property is presented in excellent order throughout and a viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents, Cobb Farr Residential. **Situation** Casa Nova is situated in an attractive residential area within Van Diemens Lane and is set in a superb position for access to nearby schools which include St Stephens Primary, Kingswood and The Royal High School. The property is also well located for easy access to the M4 junction 18 approximately ten miles to the north and for commuting to the cosmopolitan city of Bristol some ten miles to the west. The city centre of Bath is within approximately one mile and provides a full range of excellent retail outlets to include the recently developed Southgate centre together with many other amenities including the Thermae Spa, Theatre Royal, Cinema complex and Sports Centre. Also within easy reach is the Bath Spa railway station providing direct access to London Paddington, the city of Bristol and South Wales. **Key Features** Superb modern detached family home Highly sought after residential location 4 bedrooms Attractive level gardens Off road parking and double garage ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651714) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651718) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651723) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/33915794/1651734) - ![EPC](/listings/photos/33915794/1651737) - EPC - ![EPC](/listings/photos/33915794/1651741) - EPC ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/33915794/1651744) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 VAN DIEMENS LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £490,000 | 19/01/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | WYVERN HOUSE LANSDOWN ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TD | £1,950,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | TASMAN HOUSE, 32 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,550,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | FAIRFIELD LODGE VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,450,000 | 04/10/2024 | Detached | | 5 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,750,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached | | HENSLEY HOUSE LANSDOWN ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TD | £2,000,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 5 HAMILTON ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5SB | £1,725,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | TOURNESOL CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £1,400,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | CHALFONT CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £1,250,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached | | EASTCOURT CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £2,750,000 | 09/07/2022 | Detached | | COMBE HOUSE CHARLCOMBE WAY, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 6JZ | £850,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,667,500 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,125,445 (23 Detached, BA1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,694/mo - **Realistic:** £1,882/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,070/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bath (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,940/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Arundel Road, BA1 | £3,100/mo | 4 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, St. James's Park, BA1 | £3,000/mo | 4 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Maisonette, Burlington Street, BA1 | £2,720/mo | 4 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,940/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £375,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £300,000 *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 £3,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,243/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -6.8% - **10y growth:** 18.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bath and North East Somerset; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.3% - **10y growth (index):** 34.2% ## 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)