# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SN5 7BQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 WOODCHESTER, SWINDON, WESTLEA, SWINDON SN5 7BQ |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £225,000 Dec 2021 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A PERFECT FIRST PURCHASE - A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MAINTAINED two bedroom end of terrace house PLEASANTLY LOCATED IN A QUIET CUL DE SAC in Westlea. The property has been EXTENDED and OFFERS SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION THROUGHOUT as well as an ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN and ALLOCATED PARKING.

**DESCRIPTION**

A perfect first purchase - A beautiful and very well maintained two bedroom end of terrace house pleasantly located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Westlea. 

West Swindon offers fantastic transport links including J16 M4 as well as Swindon Station and a variety of Cycle and Bus routes. There are lots of entertainment facilities including Shaw Ridge with Pizza Hut, Cinema, Bowling alley and more. There is also the Link Centre with Ice Rink, Swimming pools and other leisure activities. Shopping facilities are available at West Swindon shopping centre Asda (costa coffee). Within walking distance to the local schools. 

The property has been extended and offers spacious and well presented accommodation comprising entrance porch, lounge, separate dining room and a refitted kitchen with built in electric oven, five ring gas hob, extractor hood and dishwasher. Upstairs on the first floor are two bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite. 

To the rear is an enclosed rear garden with gated side access and an allocated parking space. Further benefits include newly fitted UPVC double glazing throughout and a recently installed gas central heating boiler.

**Ground Floor Accommodation** 

**Entrance Porch** 

Double glazed front door. Double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed door to lounge.

**Lounge** 14' 2" max x 11' 7" ( 4.32m max x 3.53m )

Double glazed window to front aspect. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Radiator. TV point. Telephone point. Access points for satellite TV and Virgin Media. Door to dining room.

**Dining Room** 14' 4" x 8' 10" ( 4.37m x 2.69m )

Double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard. Door to kitchen.

**Kitchen** 18' 9" x 13' 9" ( 5.71m x 4.19m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units comprising cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces. Built in electric oven and five ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Sink and drainer unit. Tiling to water sensitive areas. Walk in larder cupboard. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Radiator. Double glazed door to rear garden.

**First Floor Accommodation** 

**First Floor Landing** 

Stairs rising from ground floor accommodation. Access to loft space. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

**Bedroom One** 11' 8" x 11'  ( 3.56m x 3.35m )

Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Virgin media point.

**Bedroom Two** 8' 11" x 7' 4" ( 2.72m x 2.24m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

**Bathroom** 

Obscure double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor. Heated towel radiator.

**Outside** 

**Front Garden** 

Enclosed by picket fencing and wall with gated side access. The garden is laid mainly to gravel for ease of maintenance with a path leading to the front door.

**Rear Garden** 

Enclosed by wood panelled fencing. The garden is laid to lawn with a paved seating area.

**Parking** 

An allocated parking space situated in a nearby car park plus plenty of on street parking in front of the house.

**DIRECTIONS**

Available on request.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

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

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/114378254/1059697) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/114378254/1059705) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £225,000 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £180,000 | 03/10/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £116,500 | 14/06/2003 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £87,000 | 08/03/2002 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 CONISBOROUGH, TOOTHILL, SWINDON, SN5 8ET | £260,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 24 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT | £228,000 | 28/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £220,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 27 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £170,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 37 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £210,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £180,000 | 07/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 26 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ | £225,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 35 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BB | £212,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AX | £155,000 | 17/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £213,950 | 25/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AY | £210,000 | 22/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 77 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH | £180,000 | 31/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 FEATHER WOOD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AG | £360,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ | £225,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 BIRDCOMBE ROAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BJ | £177,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £427,000 | 22/03/2023 | Detached |
| 27 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £180,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 BENWELL CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BY | £290,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £165,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 88 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH | £222,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT | £225,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £201,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 ALVESTON CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7DE | £230,000 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £189,500 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £211,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £249,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £215,923 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £235,800 (35 Terraced, SN5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.7%

## 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):** £798/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,900

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.7%
- **10y growth:** 39.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swindon; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.9%

## Flood risk

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

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