# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SN3 5BU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 COLE CLOSE, SWINDON, COVINGHAM, SWINDON SN3 5BU |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £275,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £728/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2323-4470-2705-2755)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Allen & Harris are delighted to offer to the market this three bedroom semi-detached home in Covingham.

The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and further benefits from a garage, driveway parking and offers huge improvement potential.

Viewing highly recommended!

**DESCRIPTION**

Allen & Harris are delighted to offer to the market this three bedroom semi-detached home in Covingham which would be ideally suited to First Time Buyers, Home Movers, Growing Families and Investors.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, a living room which is flooded by natural lighting creating a light and airy space to relax, a fitted kitchen with access to the garden, and a separate dining room. To the first floor, you will find two generously sized double bedrooms which provide ample space to unwind and a third bedroom. The second and third bedrooms benefit from built-in storage, adding convenience to everyday living. The first floor is complete with the family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from driveway parking, a 22 ft garage and charming front and rear gardens to enjoy the summer months.

Nestled in the welcoming neighbourhood of Covingham, the property is offered with no onward chain and offers a huge improvement opportunity.

Viewing highly recommended!

Situated in Covingham on the east side of Swindon, this property offers great transport links to major routes via the A419 and M4 (J15). There is a wide range of local primary and secondary schools within easy reach and several supermarkets and retail parks located nearby.

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**Ground Floor** 

**Entrance Hall** 

**Living Room** 12' 2" x 12' 1" ( 3.71m x 3.68m )

**Dining Room** 8' 9" x 9' 6" ( 2.67m x 2.90m )

**Kitchen** 10' 9" x 8' 8" ( 3.28m x 2.64m )

**First Floor** 

**Bedroom One** 12' 2" x 9' 10" ( 3.71m x 3.00m )

**Bedroom Two** 12' 4" x 8' 8" ( 3.76m x 2.64m )

**Bedroom Three** 8' 2" x 8' 3" ( 2.49m x 2.51m )

**Bathroom** 

**External** 

**Rear Garden** 

**Garage** 22' 4" x 8' 2" ( 6.81m x 2.49m )

**Driveway** 

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/158781716/1163487) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/158781716/1163488) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 COLE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BU | £275,000 | 05/12/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 TERNCLIFF, SWINDON, SN3 5BB | £332,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 SMITAN BROOK, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BX | £290,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ST KATHERINE GREEN, SWINDON, SN3 5ES | £290,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ROBINSON CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EE | £315,000 | 19/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ST KATHERINE GREEN, SWINDON, SN3 5ES | £275,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ | £300,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ST AMBROSE CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EG | £290,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 THE HARRIERS, SWINDON, SN3 5BD | £235,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 PINNEGAR WAY, SWINDON, SN3 5EH | £360,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 POLTONDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5BN | £290,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 DOBBIN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EN | £310,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 VERNEY CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EF | £284,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ | £265,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 FIELDFARE, SWINDON, SN3 5BE | £330,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FIELDFARE, SWINDON, SN3 5BE | £285,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 ST ANDREWS GREEN, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5ER | £295,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SMITAN BROOK, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BX | £355,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 COLE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BU | £162,500 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ | £285,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 ST ANDREWS GREEN, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5ER | £292,400 | 11/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 GILLING WAY, SWINDON, SN3 5EQ | £274,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 COLE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BU | £350,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £256,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £297,620 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £309,319 (83 Semi-detached, SN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £980/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,089/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,198/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ecklington, SN3 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*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 £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £132/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.3%
- **10y growth:** 32%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.2%

## Flood risk

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

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