# 3 bedroom flat for sale (GU1 4LX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 17, SANDFIELD COURT, THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU1 4LX | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 92 m² | | Last sold | £400,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/02/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £230/year ### Recommendations - E (100) - I (3,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8909-0244-6229-6907-9263) ## Description This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a spacious three bedroom apartment offering versatile living space, ideally located just moments from Guildford's High Street. The property is offered with no onward chain, making for a smooth and straightforward move. Sandfield Court is a well-regarded, modern, purpose-built development, set within a sought-after residential area. This first floor apartment can be accessed via stairs or lift and is presented in excellent condition throughout. The accommodation includes an entrance hallway with built-in storage, a spacious living room with integrated shelving and storage, a modern kitchen, a separate breakfast/utility room, a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a second bedroom, a third bedroom or study, and a main bathroom. Additional features include gas central heating via radiators, allocated parking in a private gated car park at the rear, and secure entry with an intercom system and security codes. The building also offers stair and lift access to all floors. The development is accessed via an entry phone system, and there is a gated parking area with a designated parking space located at the rear. Lease: 125 years from December 2002 Service/Maintenance Charges: £3,625 for the year to May 2025 Ground Rent: N/A (Share of Freehold) Guildford is a vibrant, bustling market town situated in the centre of the county of Surrey within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and with excellent rail links to London (40 minutes) and served by the M25, M3 and A3. The town centre offers a variety of entertainment venues, including The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and G Live, as well as excellent shopping opportunities and a variety of restaurants and bars. The town is situated close to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, taking in views over the town, the Surrey countryside and the London skyline. ## Property Photos - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/157093280/1221712) - Front Aspect - ![Integrated Appliance](/listings/photos/157093280/1221713) - Integrated Appliance - ![Bay Window](/listings/photos/157093280/1221714) - Bay Window - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157093280/1221715) - Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/157093280/1221716) - Living Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/157093280/1221717) - Dining Room - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/157093280/1221718) - Hallway - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157093280/1221719) - Bedroom 1 - ![Built-In Wardrobes](/listings/photos/157093280/1221720) - Built-In Wardrobes - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/157093280/1221721) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157093280/1221722) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157093280/1221723) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157093280/1221724) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/157093280/1221725) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/157093280/1221726) - Bathroom - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/157093280/1221727) - Front Aspect ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/157093280/1221728) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/157093280/1221729) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 17 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £400,000 | 27/03/2026 | Flat | | SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 17 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £525,000 | 26/08/2016 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 BOTTOM FLAT MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £390,000 | 12/03/2026 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 16 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £302,500 | 01/12/2025 | Flat | | 19 FLAT A MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £350,000 | 19/09/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 20 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £372,500 | 14/02/2025 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 96 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £128,000 | 30/06/2023 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 95 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £147,500 | 13/06/2023 | Flat | | CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 2 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL | £200,000 | 14/04/2023 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 9 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £410,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | 30 FLAT 2 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LE | £190,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 47 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £410,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 8 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £285,000 | 10/10/2022 | Flat | | 1 FLAT 1 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH | £340,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 23 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £417,500 | 15/07/2022 | Flat | | CHERTSEY COURT, 56 - 58 FLAT 12 CHERTSEY STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4HL | £312,500 | 17/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 3 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £427,500 | 08/06/2022 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 66 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £440,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat | | 1 FLAT 7 WARD STREET, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LH | £325,000 | 20/01/2022 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 18 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £325,000 | 01/12/2021 | Flat | | WESTNYE HOUSE, 30 FLAT 10 HAYDON PLACE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BY | £370,000 | 15/10/2021 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 64 MARTYR ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4AJ | £304,000 | 11/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] SANDFIELD COURT FLAT 4 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4LX | £550,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE FLAT 103 THE BARS, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4BU | £299,950 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | BELLHOUSE 1 COLLEGE ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU1 4QG | £369,000 | 01/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £450,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £315,798 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £295,419 (58 Flat, GU1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +43.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Guildford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,555/mo - **Realistic:** £1,728/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,901/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,476/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £216,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £172,800 *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:** £4,620/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -17.3% - **10y growth:** 42.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Guildford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -7.1% - **5y growth (index):** 0.1% - **10y growth (index):** 5.5% ## 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)