# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (BS40 8TQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | ROSE COTTAGE, KNOWLE HILL, BRISTOL, CHEW MAGNA, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BS40 8TQ |
| Price | £1,200 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £268,500 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £811/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £47,000

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)
- V2 (£15,000 - £25,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3839-4829-5000-0303-3206)

## Description

A charming three bedroom country cottage with an attractive garden and generous paddock. The cottage is located on the periphery of Chew Magna and is within walking distance to the highly regarded Michelin Stared Pony and Trap. The property has been redecorated throughout and has new carpets,vinyl floor coverings and a brand new high efficiency boiler. The cottage is available to rent from September on an unfurnished basis. 

Accommodation includes;

Ground Floor;

Kitchen

Sitting Room with wood burner

Dining Room

Study

Cloakroom

First Floor;

Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom

Two Double Bedrooms

Family Bathroom

**Outside**

Outside the property has off street parking, front garden and a 1/2 acre paddock area to the side.

**********Situation**

Newtown is a hamlet located close to the popular village of Chew Magna. Newtown itself boasts The Pony and Trap Restaurant and Public House which has been awarded a Michelin Star amongst other prestigious awards. The village’s situation in the Chew Valley offers commuters excellent access to the regional centre of Bristol which is 8 miles to the north and the Heritage City of Bath which is 13 miles is to the east. The Cathedral City of Wells, which offers further facilities, is 14 miles to the south.

The Chew Valley and Blagdon lakes are close by, notable for their fishing, birdlife, sailing and nature study amenities whilst the Mendip Hills, well known for their limestone features, provide a wide range of informal leisure opportunities.

High speed rail services to London Paddington are available from Bristol Temple Meads (98 minutes) and Bath Spa (85 minutes) whilst Bristol International Airport is 15 minutes (7 miles) away.

The village of Chew Magna has a good range of local shops including a Co-Op Supermarket, a master butcher, a coffee shop, a pharmacist, a travel agent, a post office, a Bank and three further Public Houses.

**Directions**

Leave the village of Chew Magna on Tunbridge Road and carry along this road to Newtown and the property is found on the left hand side just after the Pony and Trap Public House.

**GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION**

**Services**

Mains water, drains and electricity is connected. Oil fired central heating.

**Outgoings**

Rental rate does not include Council Tax and other utilities. 

**EPC Rating -** D**Public Authorities   **Bath and North East Somerset Council.   

**Postcode   **BS40 8TQ

**Viewing **Strictly by appointment with the Landlord’s Agent, Killens, 

**RENT**

£1,500.00 per calendar month, exclusive of rates, electricity, oil, water and other outgoings.

**TERMS**** ****AND**** ****CONDITIONS**

·       To be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum of six months.

·       A deposit equal to one month's rent will be taken and held for the duration of the tenancy.

·       No smokers.

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## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,689/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,877/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,065/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £16/m²

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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