# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TN22 5SL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | LITTLE TIMBERS, LEWES ROAD, UCKFIELD, RIDGEWOOD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 5SL | | Price | £825,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 209 m² | | Last sold | £350,000 Apr 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £2,040/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - 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/2414-8064-3002-0190-6896) ## Description Price guide £825,000 - £875,000. An exceptional character home, beautifully extended and thoughtfully designed for modern family living and stylish entertaining. Ideally positioned along Lewes Road, the property enjoys easy access to picturesque countryside walks while offering privacy, space and a truly idyllic setting. A gated entrance with attractive walled and banked frontage creates an immediate sense of charm and prestige. The sweeping driveway leads to the former garage, now converted into a highly functional home office, although equally suited to a variety of alternative uses. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a bright and airy entrance hall where the striking galleried landing instantly captures attention and sets the tone for the beautifully presented accommodation beyond. To the front of the property is a generously proportioned study, ideal as a fifth bedroom, playroom or additional reception room. The main living room is warm and inviting, centred around a charming feature fireplace with inset log burner, perfect for cosy evenings. The dining room is undoubtedly one of the home’s standout features, flowing seamlessly from an elegant seating area into the principal dining space. Exposed ceiling beams and a magnificent log-burning fireplace create the ultimate setting for entertaining family and friends. The stylish kitchen/breakfast room has been significantly enhanced by a side extension, featuring a superb vaulted ceiling that floods the space with natural light while elevating the overall sense of design and craftsmanship. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four beautifully balanced bedrooms, including two with en suite shower rooms, alongside a luxurious family bathroom finished to an exceptional standard. Outside, wraparound gardens create a wonderful sense of seclusion and tranquillity. Backing onto open fields, the setting provides the perfect backdrop for summer gatherings, outdoor entertaining and lasting family memorie **Sitting Room** - 4.98m x 4.75m (16'4" x 15'7") - **Dining Room** - 7.19m x 4.37m (23'7" x 14'4") - **Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 7.98m x 3.96m (26'2" x 13'0") - **Study** - 4.01m x 3.30m (13'2" x 10'10") - **Utility Room** - **Wc** - **Studio/Office** - 5.44m x 4.32m (17'10" x 14'2") - **Bedroom** - 4.42m x 4.01m (14'6" x 13'2") - **Bedroom** - 4.75m x 3.28m (15'7" x 10'9") - **Bedroom** - 3.91m x 3.78m (12'10" x 12'5") - **Bedroom** - 3.12m x 2.92m (10'3" x 9'7") - **Bathroom** - **Ensuite** - **Ensuite** - **Council Tax Band F - £3,941.07 Per Annum** - ## Property Photos - ![Little Timbers - Front Shot.jpg](/listings/photos/88425270/976580) - Little Timbers - Front Shot.jpg - ![Little Timbers - Back Shot.jpg](/listings/photos/88425270/976581) - Little Timbers - Back Shot.jpg - ![Little Timbers11.jpg](/listings/photos/88425270/976582) - Little Timbers11.jpg - 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LITTLE TIMBERS LEWES ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5SL | £350,000 | 07/04/2005 | Detached | | LITTLE TIMBERS LEWES ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5SL | £225,000 | 10/04/2002 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £630,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 MEADOW GRASS LANE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FX | £602,500 | 03/12/2025 | Detached | | 6 GREENFIELD DRIVE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5SF | £390,000 | 25/03/2025 | Detached | | 3 GREENFIELD DRIVE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5SF | £450,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 51 CASTLE RISE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5UN | £522,500 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 34 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £622,000 | 11/09/2023 | Detached | | 4 WHEATSHEAF AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FS | £554,995 | 26/06/2023 | Detached | | 13 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £624,000 | 23/06/2023 | Detached | | 15 HIGHLANDS AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5TD | £527,500 | 21/06/2023 | Detached | | 40 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £655,000 | 15/06/2023 | Detached | | 11 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £455,000 | 14/06/2023 | Detached | | 42 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £542,995 | 05/05/2023 | Detached | | 46 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £598,495 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | 15 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £547,995 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 50 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £580,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 17 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £550,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | 48 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £542,995 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | 52 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £543,495 | 08/03/2023 | Detached | | 56 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £547,995 | 23/02/2023 | Detached | | 25 RED CLOVER ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5FQ | £650,000 | 15/02/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 LEWES ROAD, RIDGEWOOD, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 5SL | £410,000 | 19/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £410,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £556,873 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £573,482 (28 Detached, TN22, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +43.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wealden). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,139/mo - **Realistic:** £1,266/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,393/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,820/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Forge Rise, TN22 | £1,600/mo | 4 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000 *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 £1,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 43× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,834/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.2% *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:** £3,947/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -32.2% - **10y growth:** -18.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wealden; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 11% - **10y growth (index):** 27.5% ## 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)