Sold STC Semi-detached

16 THE FAIRFIELD

FARNHAM, SURREY GU9 8AJ

4 beds 2,207 sq ft Listed 18 Jan 2021 (-1986d)

£925,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (GU9 8AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, SURREY GU9 8AJ |
| Price | £925,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 205 m² |
| Last sold | £915,000 Jun 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/05/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £2,003/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £28,075

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8190-7825-0400-3282-2222)

## Description

**DESCRIPTION** **** A beautiful bay-fronted, halls-adjoining, four/five bedroom semi-detached Victorian home with spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over four floors. The property has been extended and re-furbished by the current owners to an exceptional standard, retaining much of its period charm and is situated in a highly regarded area to the south of the town, moments from Farnham mainline station.

To the ground floor there is, an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a re-fitted cloakroom with a white suite and tiled flooring. The bay fronted living room has fitted window shutters, oak flooring, a fireplace with wood-burner and opens into the dining room that current owners use as a study. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted with a range of hand painted shaker-style units and marble worksurfaces. There is an island with a marble top incorporating a breakfast bar, oak flooring, space for a range oven, an integrated Siemens dishwasher and full width French doors onto the rear garden.

To the first floor there is a bright bay fronted drawing room with folding doors that open into the family room/guest bedroom. The large shower room has been re-fitted with a white contemporary suite and has a useful utility cupboard.

To the second floor are bedrooms four and the 16' master bedroom that has a range of fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom can be accessed off both the landing and master bedroom and has been re-fitted with a white contemporary suite hat has two washbasins, a large walk-in shower, enclosed bath and WC.

To the third floor are two further double bedrooms with eaves storage and lovely rooftop views.

Outside there is a block-work driveway to the front for three cars with side access leading to the rear garden. The low maintenance rear garden is 37'and of a south westerly aspect. There is a full width patio, an artificial lawn area beyond with raised sleeper beds enclosed by fencing.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88393780/397117) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/88393780/397119) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88393780/397123) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #13389786
- **Address:** 16 The Fairfield, FARNHAM, GU9 8AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/02/2019
- **Work Completed:** 11/12/2018
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £915,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £294,000 | 07/04/2000 | 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] 17 5 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £775,000 | 23/07/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] FAIRFIELD LODGE, 23 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £1,602,000 | 03/01/2024 | Detached |
| 18 ABBEY STREET, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 7RL | £1,000,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £1,100,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £857,500 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25C THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £558,500 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £840,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached |
| 4 WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BQ | £1,085,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 31 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £695,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ | £500,000 | 17/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BB | £1,025,000 | 20/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 SOUTHERN WAY, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8DF | £485,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11A WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BB | £860,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £866,000 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £891,000 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £583,907 (24 Semi-detached, GU9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +58.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,301/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,445/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,590/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,500

*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:** £4,512/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.8%
- **10y growth:** 27.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 27.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

205 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£915,000 Jun 2021

Price per m²

£4,512/m²

Local average

£583,907 (+58.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,852 of 33,755)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Four double bedrooms
Guest bedroom/Family room
Re-fitted modern bathroom
13’ Re-fitted contemporary shower room
14’ Bay fronted living room
Stunning 16’ kitchen/breakfast room with marble
Dining room/study
Drawing room
Cloak room
South-westerly enclosed garden

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

DESCRIPTION **** A beautiful bay-fronted, halls-adjoining, four/five bedroom semi-detached Victorian home with spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over four floors. The property has been extended and re-furbished by the current owners to an exceptional standard, retaining much of its period charm and is situated in a highly regarded area to the south of the town, moments from Farnham mainline station.

To the ground floor there is, an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a re-fitted cloakroom with a white suite and tiled flooring. The bay fronted living room has fitted window shutters, oak flooring, a fireplace with wood-burner and opens into the dining room that current owners use as a study. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted with a range of hand painted shaker-style units and marble worksurfaces. There is an island with a marble top incorporating a breakfast bar, oak flooring, space for a range oven, an integrated Siemens dishwasher and full width French doors onto the rear garden.

To the first floor there is a bright bay fronted drawing room with folding doors that open into the family room/guest bedroom. The large shower room has been re-fitted with a white contemporary suite and has a useful utility cupboard.

To the second floor are bedrooms four and the 16' master bedroom that has a range of fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom can be accessed off both the landing and master bedroom and has been re-fitted with a white contemporary suite hat has two washbasins, a large walk-in shower, enclosed bath and WC.

To the third floor are two further double bedrooms with eaves storage and lovely rooftop views.

Outside there is a block-work driveway to the front for three cars with side access leading to the rear garden. The low maintenance rear garden is 37'and of a south westerly aspect. There is a full width patio, an artificial lawn area beyond with raised sleeper beds enclosed by fencing.

Listed by

Farnham

Bourne Estate Agents

Reference: 88393780

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/05/2020

Expiry date: 21/05/2030

Current heating cost: £2,003/year

Potential heating cost: £889/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £28,075

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13389786

Property Details

Street: 16 The Fairfield

Town: FARNHAM

Postcode: GU9 8AJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/02/2019

Work Completed: 11/12/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

211% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/06/2021 (4 years ago)	£915,000	+211.2%
Sold	07/04/2000 (26 years ago)	£294,000	—

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 17 5 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£775,000	23/07/2025	Flat
Same street FAIRFIELD LODGE, 23 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£1,602,000	03/01/2024	Detached
18 ABBEY STREET, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 7RL	£1,000,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 21 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£1,100,000	25/08/2023	Detached
Same street 22 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£857,500	29/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 25C THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£558,500	28/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 19 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£840,000	26/04/2022	Detached
4 WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BQ	£1,085,000	04/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 31 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£695,000	28/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 25 THE FAIRFIELD, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8AJ	£500,000	17/01/2022	Terraced
11 WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BB	£1,025,000	20/10/2021	Semi-detached
14 SOUTHERN WAY, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8DF	£485,000	08/10/2021	Semi-detached
11A WAVERLEY LANE, FARNHAM, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU9 8BB	£860,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £866,000 (8 sales)

Area average: £891,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.8%

10y growth 27.6%

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

1y (index) -1.3%

5y (index) 15.7%

10y (index) 27.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,301/mo

Realistic £1,445/mo

Optimistic £1,590/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Waverley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Blackwater Valley: £1,695/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU9 8AJ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Hawthorns	0.1 miles
Shop	Excellent Cut	0.1 miles
Train station	Farnham	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Farnham Railway Station (E-bound)	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Farnham Railway Station (W-bound)	0.1 miles
Hospital	Farnham Community Hospital	0.6 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Farnham Campus	0.6 miles
Train station	Oatlands	2.1 miles
Hospital	Spire Clare Park Hospital	2.5 miles
University	University of Surrey - Manor Park Campus	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	18
Violence and sexual offences	18
Shoplifting	12
Public order	8
Criminal damage and arson	5
Other theft	4
Other crime	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	68

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
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 16 Apr 2015
South Farnham School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 20 Jun 2024
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Feb 2014
The Abbey School	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 3 Jul 2024
University for the Creative Arts	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.16%

Max investor price (0.8%) £180,625

Target investor price (1%) £144,500

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).