# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SO41 3AB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 6 ABBOTS BROOK, LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE SO41 3AB | | Price | £1,095,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 189 m² | | Last sold | £1,050,000 Jan 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 28/04/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £655/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,580 ### Recommendations - E (£80) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2318-6052-7204-2224-7940) ## Description This modern four bedroom house offers spacious accommodation over three floors, built to a high specification on an exclusive development on the sought after south side of Lymington High Street, close to the yacht clubs and marinas. The front door opens to a spacious hallway where stairs rise to the first floor with storage cupboard under. A ceramic tiled floor runs through to the cloakroom which is fitted with a luxury suite. The superb living/dining room faces south west and enjoys a fitted Jetmaster fire and French doors opening into the conservatory which in turn leads to the patio and garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully fitted with Italian Travertine worktops, incorporating two wine racks with a range of cabinets and integrated AEG appliances including a microwave, convector oven and fan assisted oven, a Miele warming drawer and integrated Bosch dishwasher. The ceramic tiled floor runs through to the utility room where there are further cupboards, one housing the gas fired boiler, and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The bedroom two features a vaulted ceiling, is fitted with a range of mirrored wardrobes and has an en suite shower room comprising a large shower cubicle, raised wash hand bowl and WC. Bedroom three is an attractive double aspect room and bedroom four also has built-in wardrobes. The main bathroom is fitted with a designer suite comprising bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, a wash hand basin, WC and large shower cubicle. To the second floor there is a lovely master bedroom suite with a dressing area fitted with wardrobes and leading to a contemporary en suite shower room with a shower enclosure, vanity unit and WC. Abbots Brook is an exclusive development built approximately 15 years ago, situated on the favoured south side of the High Street and close to the marinas and yacht clubs. Built to a high specification, this property is one of the largest on the development. To the front of the property is a small area of easy to maintain garden and adjacent to the property is a single garage with parking to the front. The garage has a pitched roof with a boarded loft for additional storage and a personal door to the rear garden. The rear garden faces south west and comprises a patio leading off the conservatory and an area of lawn. Lymington offers an extensive range of shops from large household names such as M&S Simply Food and WH Smiths to independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. There are also a variety of hair salons and beauticians to choose from. Saturdays provide a vibrant atmosphere throughout the town as the market attracts many locals and visitors from throughout the forest and beyond. Lymington is the ideal location for those who enjoy water sports with two marinas and sailing clubs holding access to the Solent and a short drive away from beaches. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/112606010/740164) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/112606010/740165) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/112606010/740166) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/112606010/740167) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/112606010/740168) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/112606010/740169) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/112606010/740170) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/112606010/740171) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/112606010/740172) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/112606010/740173) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/112606010/740174) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/112606010/740175) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/112606010/740176) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/112606010/740177) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/112606010/740178) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/112606010/740179) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/112606010/740180) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/112606010/740181) - Picture No. 26 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/112606010/740182) - Floorplan ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17092176 - **Address:** 6 Abbots Brook, LYMINGTON, SO41 3AB - **Certificate Issued:** 14/12/2025 - **Work Completed:** 05/12/2025 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 ABBOTS BROOK, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3AB | £1,050,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 ABBOTS BROOK, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3AB | £870,000 | 31/03/2016 | Semi-detached | | 6 ABBOTS BROOK, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3AB | £805,000 | 12/05/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 BROAD LANE, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3QP | £525,000 | 05/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 BURRARD GROVE, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3QR | £650,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 39 WATERFORD LANE, LYMINGTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO41 3PT | £750,000 | 01/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £641,667 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £488,448 (29 Semi-detached, SO41, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +124.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (New Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,116/mo - **Realistic:** £1,240/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,364/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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, Lower Buckland Road, SO41 | £3,750/mo | 4 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £468,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £375,000 *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 £3,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-962/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6% *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:** £5,794/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 13.1% - **10y growth:** 31.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for New Forest; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 8.1% - **10y growth (index):** 25.1% ## 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)