# 1 bedroom flat for rent (SM5 3NX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE GATEHOUSE, HONEYWOOD WALK, CARSHALTON, GREATER LONDON SM5 3NX |
| Price | £1,200 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 69 m² |
| Last sold | £405,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/09/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £853/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,515

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8618-6121-8260-6324-3906)

## Description

Property Reference: 1222067.

Stunning newly converted upper floor 1-bed flat, with newly fitted bathroom and kitchen including double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine/tumble dryer.  Ample storage space and off street parking included. Would suit quiet single person or couple without children.

Situated within the grounds of Carshalton's nature reserve, with meadows, woodland paths and ponds, The Hayloft flat is ideal for someone who enjoys living in a tranquil, natural setting. Just 28 minutes from Central London by train, the flat is part of a mixed use heritage project carried out by local charity EcoLocal.  

Central Carshalton is one of London's most sought after village locations and is a lively and popular place to live, with a post office, bakers, chemist, a range of independent shops, as well as a selection of cafes, restaurants and many fine local pubs. Just down the road, in Wallington, is one of London’s oldest Farmers’ Markets.

Carshalton Ponds mark the source of the River Wandle which reveals its own fantastic and unique history as it winds into central London along the Wandle trail.  Within a short walk there are swimming pools, gyms, sports centres and a library. 

The area is rich in community spirit with events and activities throughout the year making use of the wonderful local environment. Events include the Environmental Fair, the Frost Fair, Artists’ Open Studio Weekends, the Carshalton Charter Fair, a Carnival and a huge Fireworks night.

**Summary & Exclusions:**

- Rent Amount: £1,200.00 per month (£276.92 per week)

- Deposit / Bond: £1,200.00

- 1 Bedrooms

- 1 Bathrooms

- Property comes unfurnished

- Available to move in from 07 November, 2021

- Minimum tenancy term is 12 months

- Maximum number of tenants is 2

- No Students

- No Pets, sorry

- No Smokers

- Not Suitable for Families / Children

- Bills not included

- Property has parking

- No Garden Access

- EPC Rating: C

** If calling, please quote reference: 1222067 ** 

**Fees:**

You will **not** be charged any admin fees.

** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! ** 

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## Property Photos

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## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,392/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,547/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,702/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Brookside, SM5 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Devana End, SM5 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Croydon Road, SM6 | £1,450/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,083/mo (3 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1000%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £870/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3000.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £17/m²

## 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)