# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (RG28 7ND) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, HAMPSHIRE RG28 7ND | | Price | £307,500 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 55 m² | | Last sold | £307,500 Jul 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 27/01/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £54,010 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£10) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2488-1081-7289-4526-1960) ## Description Graham & Co are delighted to offer to the market a stunning two bedroom character cottage sat upon an elevated position in the heart of Whitchurch. **PARKING** Graham & Co are delighted to offer to the market a stunning two bedroom character cottage sat upon an elevated position in the heart of Whitchurch. Recently and tastefully upgraded by its current owners, behind the washed render and state tiled roofing, the accommodation comprises a welcoming lounge with a raised log burner, exposed wooden beams and newly fitted carpet, a cottage style kitchen with a side door access and a new modern three piece suite shower room. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms with beautifully exposed varnished wooden flooring. Outside there is a southerly facing multi tiered garden with a decking area and mostly laid to lawn. There is also the benefit of a large shed with power and a single parking space. Whitchurch is situated on the River Test in North Hampshire with a population of approximately 4,500. The town is conveniently situated 13 miles south of Newbury, 12 miles north of Winchester, 8 miles east of Andover and 12 miles west of Basingstoke. Much of the town is in a conservation area, with an abundance of wildlife and local history. Whitchurch has a wide range of amenities, including; convenience stores, Post Office, bakery, coffee shop, many pubs and places to eat. The doctor's surgery, dental practice and veterinary clinic are all centrally located. Whitchurch boasts Good and Outstanding OFSTED-rated schools and nursery. There is a direct train line from Whitchurch station to London Waterloo, and also easy road links to the A34 and A303. ## Property Photos - ![Ph24_4113604.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353563) - Ph24_4113604.jpg - ![Ph7_4113581.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353564) - Ph7_4113581.jpg - ![Ph11_4113589.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353565) - Ph11_4113589.jpg - ![Ph22_4113602.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353566) - Ph22_4113602.jpg - ![Ph21_4113601.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353567) - Ph21_4113601.jpg - ![Ph19_4113599.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353568) - Ph19_4113599.jpg - ![Ph20_4113600.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353569) - Ph20_4113600.jpg - ![Ph15_4113594.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353570) - Ph15_4113594.jpg - ![Ph18_4113597.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353571) - Ph18_4113597.jpg - ![Ph14_4113593.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353572) - Ph14_4113593.jpg - ![Ph16_4113595.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353573) - Ph16_4113595.jpg - ![Ph12_4113590.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353574) - Ph12_4113590.jpg - ![Ph13_4113591.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353575) - Ph13_4113591.jpg - ![Ph17_4113596.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353576) - Ph17_4113596.jpg - ![Ph10_4113585.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353577) - Ph10_4113585.jpg - ![Ph8_4113583.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353578) - Ph8_4113583.jpg - ![Ph6_4113580.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353579) - Ph6_4113580.jpg - ![Ph9_4113584.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353580) - Ph9_4113584.jpg - ![Ph1_4113574.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353581) - Ph1_4113574.jpg - ![Ph2_4113575.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353582) - Ph2_4113575.jpg - ![Ph3_4113576.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353583) - Ph3_4113576.jpg - ![Ph5_4113579.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353584) - Ph5_4113579.jpg - ![Ph23_4113603.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353585) - Ph23_4113603.jpg - ![1 lynch hill parking 2.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353586) - 1 lynch hill parking 2.jpg - ![1 lynch parking 1.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353587) - 1 lynch parking 1.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152131182.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353588) - Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152131182.jpg - ![Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152134527.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353589) - Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152134527.jpg - ![Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152137570.jpg](/listings/photos/131401946/1353590) - Final_933234_1-Lynch-Hill-rg_020223152137570.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/131401946/1353591) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £307,500 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced | | 1 LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £262,500 | 03/06/2016 | Terraced | ## 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] 3 LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £259,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced | | 1 JOBSON CLOSE, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7DZ | £800,000 | 10/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] TANNERS LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £671,000 | 11/04/2024 | Detached | | 24 NEWBURY STREET, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7DN | £555,000 | 19/09/2023 | Detached | | 6 POUND MEADOW, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7LG | £380,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | CHATTER COTTAGE NEWBURY STREET, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7DU | £700,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 45 OAKLAND ROAD, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7HB | £610,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 5 JOBSON CLOSE, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7DZ | £585,000 | 05/04/2022 | Detached | | 33 TEST ROAD, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7LP | £655,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £500,000 | 25/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] TANNERS LYNCH HILL, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7ND | £740,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | FIRSWAY BUNGALOW FIRSWAY, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7HD | £582,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 31 NEWBURY STREET, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7DS | £362,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 43A LONDON STREET, WHITCHURCH, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7LY | £532,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £542,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £576,200 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £522,500 (4 Detached, RG28, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -41.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Basingstoke and Deane). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,185/mo - **Realistic:** £1,317/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,449/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Basingstoke (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £164,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £131,700 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,591/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -8.8% - **10y growth:** -4.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Basingstoke and Deane; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 16.6% - **10y growth (index):** 26.1% ## 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)