Sold STC Terraced

46 ALMA ROAD

ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE SO51 8ED

3 beds 1 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 6 Jul 2023 (-1070d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£420,000 Aug 2024

Price per m²

£4,381/m²

Local average

£397,887 (+6.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,853 of 33,755)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Permit parking available in a nearby car park
  • Characterful home which has undergone extensive renovation
  • 90ft Westerly facing rear garden
  • Three bedrooms, four piece bathroom and seperate WC
  • Sitting room, dining room & refitted kitchen/breakfast room
  • Ideally positioned within Romsey town centre and a short walk from Romsey train station
  • Views of Romsey Abbey from the rear of the rear of the home

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Positioned within the heart of Romsey town centre this beautiful Victorian home has been finished to an exceptionally high standard, offering spacious and light accommodation throughout. Comprising three bedrooms, first floor WC, stunning four-piece bathroom, sitting room opening into dining room with feature fireplace, high specification refitted kitchen/breakfast room, 90ft westerly facing rear garden, permit parking in a near by car park as well as bays outside the home and other nearby roads.

Ground Floor - The welcoming entrance hallway leads into the spacious dining room, a feature fireplace provides the perfect focal point, a door leads out to the westerly facing garden and an opening leads into the sitting room, a cosy room with a pleasant bay overlooking the front of the home. The kitchen/breakfast room is a generous and light space, the kitchen has been refitted to an excellent standard with stylish wood block worktops, a fitted oven, induction hob with extractor over, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, there is space for table and chairs. The rear lobby has a cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and another cupboard housing the 'Vaillant' boiler. The four piece bathroom is fully tiled and is refitted with a modern white suite comprising WC, wash basin, walk in shower, bath and heated towel rail.

First Floor - The first floor landing provides access to the WC and three bedrooms. All three bedrooms are a generous size, bedrooms two and three overlook the rear garden and have views of the Romsey Abbey. The WC is refitted with a modern suite comprising WC and wash basin.

Outside - The rear garden is a particular feature of the home, measuring approximately 90ft in length and offering a pleasant westerly aspect. A paved area adjoins the rear of the home, the remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with established shrubs and hedging. A gate provides rear access.

Parking - The home benefits from having residents permit parking within a nearby car park with 8 spaces available, exclusively for a selection of houses on Alma Road. The car park is located when turning off the Alma Road roundabout into Waitrose, immediately on the right hand side. Residents permit parking is also available directly outside the home and other nearby roads, Alma Road public car park is also short walk away.

Location - Alma Road is in the heart of Romsey, located within a short level walk of the town centre along with all the extensive amenities this market town has to offer including Waitrose, Mole Country Store, Romsey Library, the coffee shops, restaurants, bars, doctors’ surgeries, dentists, some stunning walks and Romsey Abbey. Romsey train station is also located a short walk from the property.

Terms And Conditions - These particulars are set out as a general outline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. We have not tested any services, appliances or equipment and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. Fixtures, fittings and furnishings are not included unless specifically described. All measurements, floor plans, distances and areas are approximate, are for guidance only and should not be relied on for carpets or furnishings. It should not be assumed that the property remains the same as shown in the photographs.

Sellers Position - No forward chain

Age - Early 1900s

Tenure - Freehold

Heating - Gas Central Heating

Primary School - Romsey Primary School

Secondary School - The Romsey Academy

Council Tax - Band D - Test Valley Borough Council

Listed by

Romsey

Henshaw Fox Limited

Reference: 137002463

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/04/2022

Current heating cost: £538/year

Potential heating cost: £415/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6043839

Property Details

Street: 46 Alma Road

Town: ROMSEY

Postcode: SO51 8ED

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/10/2008

Work Completed: 06/08/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3861837

Property Details

Street: 46 Alma Road

Town: ROMSEY

Postcode: SO51 8ED

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/07/2006

Work Completed: 18/03/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2247112

Property Details

Street: 46 Alma Road

Town: ROMSEY

Postcode: SO51 8ED

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/11/2004

Work Completed: 22/07/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

12% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/08/2024 (1 year ago) £420,000 +12%
Sold 11/08/2022 (3 years ago) £375,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
21 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £438,000 02/12/2025 Terraced
55 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £397,000 30/11/2023 Terraced
41 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £455,000 03/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 40 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £425,000 11/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 48 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £295,000 30/06/2023 Terraced
69 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £550,000 15/04/2023 Terraced
11 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £490,000 14/04/2023 Terraced
Same street 44 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £340,000 30/09/2022 Terraced
1 STATION MEWS, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8LN £280,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 38 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £425,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street MERLIN HOUSE ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £620,000 31/01/2022 Other
Same street 52 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED £450,000 26/11/2021 Terraced
41 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £420,000 28/09/2021 Terraced
9 LINDEN ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DA £415,000 12/08/2021 Terraced
6 STATION MEWS, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8LN £225,000 30/06/2021 Terraced
33 MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DX £280,000 25/06/2021 Terraced
31 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP £285,000 25/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £425,833 (6 sales)

Area average: £385,000 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 23.8%
10y growth 31.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Test Valley. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 17.5%
10y (index) 37.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Test Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,084/mo
Realistic £1,204/mo
Optimistic £1,324/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Test Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Basingstoke: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Romsey Railway Approach 0.1 miles
Shop Romsey station ticket office 0.1 miles
Train station Romsey 0.1 miles
Shop Pars Rug Gallery 0.2 miles
Bus stop Alma Road 0.2 miles
Train station Mottisfont & Dunbridge 3.7 miles
University South Academic Block 4.8 miles
University Boldrewood Innovation Campus 5.4 miles
Hospital Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 6.9 miles
Hospital Royal Hampshire County Hospital 8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 18
Anti-social behaviour 14
Shoplifting 14
Other theft 5
Other crime 3
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 2
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 64

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
The Romsey School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 5 Jul 2017
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 13 Jun 2019
Romsey Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Apr 2024
Cupernham Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 31 Oct 2014
Cupernham Infant School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,500
Target investor price (1%) £120,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).