# 4 bedroom cottage for sale (GL14 2UA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | WHATSTANDWELL, 12, CHURCH ROAD, CINDERFORD, SOUDLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL14 2UA |
| Price | £239,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £225,000 Nov 2005 |

## Description

THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES BRIEFLY COMPRISES;

ENTRANCE PORCH; 8;4 x 6'3 Being approached via wooden double glazed door with additional windows to front with views over Forest, double glazed velux roof light, quarry style tiled flooring, wall light points, door to;

ENTRANCE HALL; Wood effect laminate floor, stairs to first floor with solid wood banister and built-in under stairs storage space, radiator, power points, telephone point, doors to Bedroom One and Kitchen, door to;

LOUNGE; 13'1 x 11'5 Window to front with woodland views, wood effect laminate floor, radiator, power points, t.v. point, a feature to the room being the cast iron "Morso" multi fuel burner set in attractive surround with tiled hearth.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM; 17'7 x 10'4

Kitchen Area; Having a range of fitted partial glass fronted eye and base level storage units, solid wood work surfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher, space for additional kitchen equipment, brushed steel splash-backs, power points, stainless steel � width "Caple" propane gas fired oven with six ring hob, brushed steel extractor fan, *Please note the cooker is available by separate negotiation, Large opening with tiled sill looking onto Sun Lounge, door to Utility Room.

Dining Area; Space for table and chairs, power points, radiator, the whole having quarry style tiled flooring, large opening to;

GARDEN ROOM; 17'5 x 10'4 with feature wood panelled ceiling with six low voltage downlighters and three double glazed velux windows, twin radiators, wood effect laminate floor, power points, window and double opening French doors to rear garden,  double opening doors to;

STUDY; 10'5 x 7'4 Window to rear, three low voltage down-lighters, power points, telephone point, wood effect laminate floor, radiator, free standing Worcester combi boiler.

UTILITY ROOM; 7'3 x 5'6 Plumbing for automatic washing, space for additional kitchen equipment, Belfast sink, integral shelving, velux roof light, power points, access to insulated single storey loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM; (On Ground Floor)12'1 x 9'3  Window to front with woodland views, radiator, power points, exposed wooden flooring, built-in seating area, built-in wardrobe, door to;

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM; Having a suite comprising low flush w.c., vanity unit wash hand basin, fully tiled double width shower cubicle with chrome power shower, low voltage down-lighters, built-in extractor fan, radiator, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, internal feature stained glass circular window returning to main bedroom.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING; Access to insulated loft space, power points, door to;

BEDROOM TWO; 13'10 x 10'6 Exposed wooden floor, radiator, power points, window to front with open views over village and beyond.

BEDROOM THREE; 10'7 x 10'6 Window overlooking rear gardens, radiator, power points.

BEDROOM FOUR; 8'7 x 8'1 Window to front with open views, radiator, power points.

FAMILY BATHROOM; Having a matching white suite comprising low level w.c. pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with chrome power shower over, tiled splash backs, tiled flooring, opaque window, built-in airing cupboard with linen shelving.

OUTSIDE; 

The property is situated in a sought after village location being surrounded by open woodland, the front of the property being approached by double opening wooden gates with Off Road Parking for up to three vehicles.

GARDEN; To the front of the property there is a well established garden with range of mature shrubs, wooden built storage shed, attractive raised decking area with wooden built pergola, outside water tap and security lighting. To the rear of the property there is an attractive landscaped garden measuring approx 77ft, with outside lighting and water tap, steps to seating area with raised flower borders, brick built barbecue, additional steps and pathway via wooden pergola leading to two large lawn areas with wooden built storage shed, pedestrian side access. The whole being enclosed by wood panelled fencing.

SERVICES; All main services with the exception of gas are connected to the property.

Please note no services or appliances have been checked by this Office.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/7664804/343765)
- ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/7664804/343766) - GARDEN
- ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/7664804/343767) - GARDEN
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/7664804/343768) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/7664804/343769) - KITCHEN
- ![KITCHEN/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/7664804/343770) - KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
- ![GARDEN ROOM](/listings/photos/7664804/343771) - GARDEN ROOM

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WHATSTANDWELL, 12 CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £225,000 | 28/11/2005 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] CHURCH HOUSE CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £300,000 | 22/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] FERNCROFT CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £465,000 | 25/09/2024 | Detached |
| OLD POST OFFICE, UPPER SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TY | £400,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| SUNNINGDALE LOWER ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TZ | £400,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| CRAMMOND LOWER ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TZ | £238,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £218,500 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £327,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £346,000 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £378,633 (15 Detached, GL14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -36.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £741/mo
- **Realistic:** £823/mo
- **Optimistic:** £905/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300

*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:** -14.1%
- **10y growth:** 31.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Forest of Dean; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.4%

## Flood risk

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

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