# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (SO51 8ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE SO51 8ED |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £420,000 Aug 2024 |

## 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

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/137002463/560618) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6043839
- **Address:** 46 Alma Road, ROMSEY, SO51 8ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/10/2008
- **Work Completed:** 06/08/2008
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3861837
- **Address:** 46 Alma Road, ROMSEY, SO51 8ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/07/2006
- **Work Completed:** 18/03/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2247112
- **Address:** 46 Alma Road, ROMSEY, SO51 8ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/11/2004
- **Work Completed:** 22/07/2004
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED | £420,000 | 27/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 46 ALMA ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8ED | £375,000 | 11/08/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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 |
| 31 STATION ROAD, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DP | £285,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced |
| 33 MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE, ROMSEY, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO51 8DX | £280,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £425,833 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £385,000 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £397,887 (27 Terraced, SO51, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,084/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,204/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,324/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,147/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,400

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.8%
- **10y growth:** 31.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Test Valley; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.9%

## Flood risk

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

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