# 1 bedroom flat for rent (BA1 2RU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 4, 4 PORTLAND PLACE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BA1 2RU |
| Price | £1,400 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 77 m² |
| Last sold | £405,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** E
- **Expiry date:** 14/01/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,322/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- D (£80 - £120)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0991-0200-9005-3517-1714)

## Description

Hamptons are delighted to present this beautifully spacious one-bedroom apartment, set within a stunning Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse on the sought-after Portland Place — a quiet and elegant street just north of Bath city centre.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a generous entrance hallway featuring ample storage and a stylish guest WC. To the right, a beautifully proportioned open-plan living space combines a contemporary kitchen, dining area, and lounge — ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

The large double bedroom offers built-in wardrobes and plenty of space for a desk, making it perfectly suited for those working from home. Off the bedroom is a well-appointed en-suite shower room adding further convenience and comfort.

This characterful apartment blends classic Georgian elegance with modern finishes, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy sophisticated city living in one of Bath’s most prestigious and peaceful locations. To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165761849/640782) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

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## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,689/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,877/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,065/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £813/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, St. Georges Place, BA1 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Maisonette, St. Georges Place, BA1 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,125/mo (2 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,125/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 964.3%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £982/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2902.4%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £18/m²

## 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)