# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SN4 0GD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 29 WATERCRESS WAY, SWINDON, WROUGHTON, SWINDON SN4 0GD | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £555,500 Jul 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 22/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £643/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4837-9936-7000-0117-3222) ## Description *** ADVANCED VIEWING DATES: WEDNESDAY 25TH & SATURDAY 28TH JUNE 2025 *** *** The Philosopher: Built by Bellway Homes in C. 2023 *** DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION *** The largest corner plot within the entire Ridgeway Park development *** Remaining N.H.B.C. Warranty *** EXTENSION POTENTIAL TO THE SIDE AND REAR ASPECTS (S.T.P.P) + A DOUBLE GARAGE *** A DOUBLE WIDTH DRIVEWAY PROVIDING OFF STREET PARKING FOR C. 4-6 VEHICLES *** ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE: ENTRANCE HALLWAY, CLOAKROOM/W.C., A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, STUDY/HOME OFFICE, A VERY LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY/DINING ROOM WITH ENJOYABLE VIEWS OVER THE LARGE GARDENS + A SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM *** Wroughton: Providing easy access to local amenities, as well as the very popular Old Town area. It is also close by to reputable schools, major road links such as Junction 15 & 16 of the M4 Motorway, the Great Western Hospital and large corporate businesses such as Nationwide Headquarters, Intel & Amazon. To fully appreciate this delightful home, we would highly recommend confirming your appointment to view as soon as possible! Tenure: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283606) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283608) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283609) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283610) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283611) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283612) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283613) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283614) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283616) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283617) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283620) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283621) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/163319936/283622) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163319936/283623) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/163319936/283624) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/163319936/283625) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/163319936/283626) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 29 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £555,500 | 21/07/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 WANSHOT CLOSE, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RF | £612,500 | 17/07/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £383,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached | | 3 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RX | £197,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | CRADLEBRIDGE HOUSE THE PITCHENS, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RU | £950,000 | 20/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £375,000 | 21/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £407,500 | 01/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £408,500 | 31/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £405,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £351,367 | 28/02/2023 | Other | | 7 POTTERY ROW, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GH | £549,995 | 06/02/2023 | Detached | | 4 POTTERY ROW, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GH | £350,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 POTTERY ROW, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GH | £403,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached | | 10 GREENS LANE, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RJ | £675,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 WATERCRESS WAY, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0GD | £162,588 | 10/10/2022 | Other | | 6 - 7 BAKERS ROAD, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RP | £695,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 12 THE PITCHENS, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RU | £995,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 17 WANSHOT CLOSE, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RF | £535,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | WOODHAM MILL BARN BAKERS ROAD, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RP | £610,000 | 19/01/2022 | Detached | | 2 WANSHOT CLOSE, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RF | £575,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached | | 11 GREENS LANE, WROUGHTON, SWINDON, SN4 0RJ | £360,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £356,136 (7 sales) **Area average:** £577,500 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £644,489 (35 Detached, SN4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,108/mo - **Realistic:** £1,231/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,354/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cheltenham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,466/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 Detached House, Bedford St, SN4 | £2,400/mo | 4 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,400/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £300,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £240,000 *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 £2,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-425/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,710/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 36.4% - **10y growth:** 90.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 32.4% ## 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)