# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (RG20 0JR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 BIGGS HILL COTTAGES, NEWBURY, ENBORNE, WEST BERKSHIRE RG20 0JR |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 98 m² |
| Last sold | £350,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 10/11/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,339/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,000

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- V2 (£15,000 - £25,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9350-2399-1490-2794-3305)

## Description

THE PROPERTY

Built in the 1920's by the Local Authority, the property is a classic interwar semi.  It now requires general modernisation and some tlc, but has great potential

LOCATION

A very pleasant rural location south west of Newbury on the edge of some of the areas most beautiful countryside, yet only a few minutes drive from Wash Common or Woolton Hill for local facilities.

DIRECTIONS

Leave Newbury to the south towards Andover.  Turn right at Wash Common by the Gun and Bell public houses into Essex Street.  Follow this road out into open countryside passing the Bowlers Arms/Falkland Cricket Club on the right hand side.  Go down the hill, over the A34 by pass, past the right turn to Boames Lane.  Biggs Hill is on the left and the No.1 is at the far end on the corner opposite a thatched cottage.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

ENTRANCE HALL

Telephone point.  

SITTING ROOM  4.85m (15'10") x 3.65m (12') into recess

Double aspect room.  Fireplace with tiles surround and hearth.  Oil fired coal effect fire/boiler providing CH and hot water.  Radiator.  CH programmer.  Thermostat

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 3.9m (12'10") x 3.65m (12') max.

Good size kitchen with pleasant views over rear garden.  Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with tiled splash back  High and low level cupboards.  Understairs cupboard with electricity meter.  Electric cooker point.  Door to side garden.  Space for table and chairs.  Broom cupboard.

LANDING

Loft access.  Airing cupboard with lagged tank.  Fitted immersion.  Slatted shelves

BEDROOM ONE 4.9m (16'1") x 2.85m (9'5")

Double aspect with very attractive views over open fields to the front and over back garden and fields to the rear.  Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 2.7m (8'10") x 2.6m (8'7") max.

Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 2.8m (9'2") x 2.2m (7'2")

Radiator.  Fitted single wardrobe with cupboard over.

BATHROOM 

White three piece suite comprising panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled spashback.

OUTSIDE

An excellent size corner plot, well screened by mature hedging from the lane.  The plot size offers scope for possible extension to the property both at the side and rear (stuc) and the rear garden has a pleasant southerly aspect.

There are various lawned areas and mature shrubs.

REAR GARDEN

Plastic oil tank.  Outside coalstore.  Several garden sheds.

n.b.  At the bottom of the garden is a small foul water treatment plant.  We are advised that this is maintained by the Local Authority at the shared expense of this and adjoining households. 

COUNCIL TAX

We have been informed by West Berks Council that the property is in Band C  with tax payable of £1224.60.

VIEWING

By strict appointment with the vendors Sole Agents Brunsden Associates.

Tel:  01635 255501.  Website:  www.brunsden.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 - Whilst we as Brunsden Associates Estate Agents try to ensure the accuracy of property details produced and displayed, we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose.  Neither have we had sight of the legal documents to verify the Freehold or Leasehold status of any property.  A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor.  A Buyer must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey.  Please note that some photographs have been taken with a wide-angle lens. No partner or employee of the business has the authority to give any warranty as to the statements in these particulars which are a general guide only.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/23871635/1348066)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/23871635/1348067)

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/23871635/1348068) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 BIGGS HILL COTTAGES, ENBORNE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 0JR | £350,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BIGGS HILL COTTAGES, ENBORNE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 0JR | £200,000 | 02/02/2009 | Semi-detached |

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £538,857 (14 Semi-detached, RG20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -69.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,161/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,290/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,419/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, Bunkers Hill, RG14 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.97% (okay)
- **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:** 11.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £765/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 19.2%

*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:** £1,684/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.9%
- **10y growth:** 67.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.6%

## 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)