# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SY13 1EG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 ROSEMARY LANE, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE SY13 1EG |
| Price | £169,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £135,000 Sep 2018 |

## Description

**** **** This well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached home is offered to the market with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway, a spacious lounge, a fitted kitchen, a useful utility cupboard, a convenient ground floor WC and rear porch perfect for coats and shoes. To the first floor are two generously sized double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained front and rear gardens, providing excellent outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining.

Beautifully presented throughout and ready to move into, this delightful home offers comfortable living in a sought-after location and is available with the added advantage of no onward chain. Early viewing is highly recommended. 

**LOCATION** **** Situated on Rosemary Lane in Whitchurch, this property is conveniently positioned close to the town centre and its range of shops, amenities, and local facilities. The location offers easy access to everyday conveniences while providing a pleasant residential setting. 

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** A uPVC front entrance door opens into a welcoming entrance hall featuring a carpeted floor, radiator, and staircase rising to the first floor. A door leads through to the lounge. 

**LOUNGE** **12' 6" x 11' 9" (3.81m x 3.58m)** A bright and comfortable lounge featuring a uPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, allowing plenty of natural light. The room benefits from a carpeted floor, radiator, useful under-stairs storage cupboard, and a door leading through to the kitchen. 

**KITCHEN** **12' 0" x 7' 10" (3.66m x 2.39m)** Fitted with a modern range of matching wall and base units complemented by contrasting work surfaces, the kitchen features a built-in oven, hob, and extractor hood. There are two uPVC double-glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room also benefits from a wood-effect floor, radiator, and doors leading to a useful storage room and the rear porch. 

**W/C** **** Fitted with a white two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The room benefits from a wood-effect floor and a uPVC double-glazed obscure window to the side elevation, providing natural light while maintaining privacy. 

**STORAGE** **ROOM** **** Handy utility cupboard, perfect for tumble drier. Upvc obscure window to the side. 

**REAR** **PORCH** **** A useful rear porch featuring a wood-effect floor, radiator, and a uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden. A half-glazed uPVC door provides direct access to the garden. 

**LANDING** **** Carpeted stairs rise to the first-floor landing, which provides access to all rooms. The landing features a loft hatch and a useful airing cupboard. 

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 4" x 7' 11" (3.76m x 2.41m)** A spacious double bedroom featuring two uPVC double-glazed windows to the front elevation, allowing for an abundance of natural light. The room benefits from a carpeted floor and radiator. 

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **12' 0" x 8' 9" (3.66m x 2.67m)** A good-sized second bedroom featuring a uPVC double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden. The room benefits from a carpeted floor and radiator. 

**BATHROOM** **6' 7" x 5' 7" (2.01m x 1.7m)** A modern bathroom fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, low-level WC, and wash hand basin. The room benefits from a wood-effect floor, radiator, and a uPVC double-glazed obscure window to the rear elevation. 

**OUTSIDE** **** To the front of the property is a generous lawn area with a pathway leading from the pavement to the entrance, enclosed by fencing for added privacy. There is gated side access leading to the rear garden.

The rear garden is fully enclosed and provides a pleasant outdoor space with a patio area, lawn, and a useful metal shed, ideal for storage. 

**THINKING** **OF** **SELLING?** **** At Leo James Property, we combine market expertise with unparalleled customer service to deliver a seamless and sophisticated selling experience. From a bespoke valuation to tailored marketing strategies, we ensure your property is presented at its absolute best to attract the right buyer.

Contact us today to arrange your complimentary, no-obligation valuation and discover how we can help you achieve the best possible outcome.

 

**AML** **REGULATIONS** **** By law, we are required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all individuals purchasing a property. While we remain responsible for ensuring that these checks and any necessary ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are conducted on our behalf by Movebutler. They will contact you once an offer has been accepted on the property you wish to purchase.

The cost of these checks is £30 (including VAT) per buyer, which covers the collection of relevant data as well as any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This fee must be paid in advance directly to Movebutler, prior to the issuance of a memorandum of sale, and is non-refundable. 

**PROPERTY** **INFORMATION** **** While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, it cannot be guaranteed. The fixtures, fittings, appliances, and mains services have not been tested, and prospective purchasers are advised to obtain professional verification where any detail is of particular importance. All measurements are approximate. These particulars are provided for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. 

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/90957996/1367339) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/90957996/1367346) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12898088
- **Address:** 8 Rosemary Lane, WHITCHURCH, SY13 1EG
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/04/2018
- **Work Completed:** 22/03/2018
- **Items:** 11 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 ROSEMARY LANE, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1EG | £135,000 | 18/09/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ROSEMARY LANE, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1EG | £92,000 | 28/02/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 26 ROSEMARY LANE, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE, SY13 1EG | £300,000 | 03/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £300,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £283,652 (32 Semi-detached, SY13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -40.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £735/mo
- **Realistic:** £817/mo
- **Optimistic:** £899/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, High St, SY13 | £695/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Neufchatel Court, SY13 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, St Mary's St, SY13 | £620/mo | 2 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Egerton Road, SY13 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mossfield Way, SY13 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £777/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500

*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 £775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £3/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 67.8%
- **10y growth:** 103.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Shropshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.7%

## Flood risk

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

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