# 3 bedroom house for sale (LN10 5DU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | DALE COTTAGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, WOODHALL SPA, BUCKNALL, LINCOLNSHIRE LN10 5DU |
| Price | £122,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 90 m² |
| Last sold | £42,000 Dec 2000 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/03/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £767/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,425

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8664-7327-2010-2154-0926)

## Description

THREE BEDROOM MID TERRACE  PROPERTY BENEFITTING FROM A 365 FOOT REAR GARDEN (sts).   SITUATED DOWN A NO-THROUGH ROAD WITH PADDOCKS TO REAR THIS HOME IS CLOSE TO WOODHALL SPA AND ENJOYS A PRIMARY SCHOOL WITHIN THE VILLAGE AND CATCHMENT AREA FOR HORNCASTLES GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND UPPER SCHOOL.       

**Agents Remarks   **

With a 365ft garden (sts) this property situated down a no-through road deserves an internal inspection to fully appreciate both the internal accommodation and garden areas.  Bucknall, is located 6 miles from Woodhall Spa with it's acclaimed golf courses and   itself boasts a primary school and is within the catchment area for Horncastle Grammar and Upper Schools.  

**Entrance   **

Via the uPVC front door with side panel and opening into the entrance hall/Dining Room.

**Reception Hall    12'3" by 7'9" (3m 73cm x 2m 36cm)**

Having radiator, BT point, dado rail, coving and ceiling light.  Door to sitting room and doorway to stairs and kitchen. 

**Sitting Room    14'3" by 12'3" (4m 34cm x 3m 73cm)**

Having window to front aspect, laminate floor,  coving, ceiling light, tiled fireplace with wood surround containing solid fuel Parkray with back boiler for the central heating.

**Kitchen Diner   20'9" by 10'2" (6m 32cm x 3m 10cm) maximum**

Being at the back of the property with views down the garden.

**Dining Area    10'1" by 6'11" (3m 7cm x 2m 11cm)**

Window to rear aspect, radiator, ceiling light, vinyl flooring, door to rear garden and under stairs storage cupboard.

**Kitchen    10'8" by 10'2" (3m 25cm x 3m 10cm)**

Having a range of wall and base units with worktop over, inset 1� bowl sink and drainer, space for washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, chest freezer and electric oven.   Window to rear aspect, ceiling light, vinyl flooring and under stairs storage cupboard.

**First Floor   **

Carpeted stairs leading to landing with doors to: 

**Bedroom 1    12'4" by 11'11" (3m 76cm x 3m 63cm)**

Having window to front aspect, radiator, carpet, ceiling light and range of mirror fronted wardrobes.

**Bedroom 2    12'4" by 10'2" (3m 76cm x 3m 10cm)**

Window to front aspect, carpet, radiator and ceiling light.

**Bedroom 3    14'4" by 7'0" (4m 37cm x 2m 13cm)**

Two windows to rear aspect, radiator, coving, ceiling light, carpet and storage cupboard.  Currently used as office/hobby room.

**Bathroom    10'2" by 5'11" (3m 10cm x 1m 80cm)**

Containing a white three piece suite of WC, hand basin and panelled bath with Gainsborough Impulse 9.5kw electric shower over with folding panel door.  Radiator, coving, vinyl flooring and airing cupboard with immersion heater.

**Front Garden   **

With concreted parking area to provide off road parking for one vehicle with flower border to edge of property.

**Rear Garden   **

A real feature of this property with both formal and informal gardens with patio area accessed from the back door.  Also included in the sale are two timber garden sheds, aviary, rabbit & guinea pig runs, chicken house and the log cabin.  Outside tap situated near main pond.  There is an established grape vine growing over the smaller pond.  A range of established plants, shrubs and trees with lawned areas.

**Log Cabin   **

Stable door opening into the log cabin with working fuel burner, power and light connected.  Raised decking to front and side with balustrade railings. A childs or grown ups dream 'get away from it all'!

**Services   **

Mains water and electricity are connected.

Photo of the organic vegetable plot and chicken and duck run.

**Local Authority   **

East Lindsey District Council, Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, Lincs., LN11 8UP.  Tel:  01507 601111

Photo showing the fish pond.

**Viewings   **

All our viewings are accompanied and strictly by appointment through Re/Max - Horncastle.

Photo showing the formal garden.

**Note   **

The agent has not tested any apparatus, fitting, fixture or service and so cannot verify that they are in working order.  Measurements are intended as a guideline only and should not be relied upon to purchase carpets or fittings.  Prospective purchasers should commission their own inspections or obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor prior to exchange of contracts.

**Brochure   **

Compiled by Liz Marshall on 26th May, 2005.

## Property Photos

- ![Main Image](/listings/photos/7357751/258346) - Main Image
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/7357751/258347) - Sitting Room
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/7357751/258349) - Dining Area
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/7357751/258352) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/7357751/258353) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/7357751/258356) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/7357751/258358) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/7357751/258359) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/7357751/258360) - Rear Garden
- ![Log Cabin](/listings/photos/7357751/258361) - Log Cabin
- ![Services](/listings/photos/7357751/258362) - Services
- ![Local Authority](/listings/photos/7357751/258363) - Local Authority
- ![Viewings](/listings/photos/7357751/258364) - Viewings

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| DALE COTTAGE CHESTNUT AVENUE, BUCKNALL, WOODHALL SPA, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN10 5DU | £42,000 | 21/12/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] WOODVIEW CHESTNUT AVENUE, BUCKNALL, WOODHALL SPA, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN10 5DU | £180,000 | 10/07/2023 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £180,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £469,667 (3 Other, LN10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -74%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £618/mo
- **Realistic:** £687/mo
- **Optimistic:** £756/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £85,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £68,700

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,356/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 67.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Lindsey; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.8%

## 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)
