Let Bungalow

42 GODDARDS CLOSE

HOOK, SHERFIELD ON LODDON, HAMPSHIRE RG27 0EG

1 beds 1 baths 452 sq ft Listed 17 Dec 2025 (-167d)

£1,250 pcm

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# 1 bedroom bungalow for rent (RG27 0EG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 GODDARDS CLOSE, HOOK, SHERFIELD ON LODDON, HAMPSHIRE RG27 0EG |
| Price | £1,250 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 42 m² |
| Last sold | £275,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £419/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,000

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

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9227-3051-2206-1265-5204)

## Description

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One bedroom situated within walking distance of the village of Sherfield on Loddon, with village hall, local shops, pubs and village green, together with easy access to Basingstoke and Reading.  EPC Rating: C/70

Council Tax Band B - £1737.07

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To book an appointment to view this property please phone the Basingstoke Lettings branch and quote ID: 102114.

**Disclaimer**

Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) No person in the employment of Simmons & Sons has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

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## EPC Graphs

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## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,192/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,324/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,456/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £778/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Reading Road, RG27 | £1,050/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1008%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £915/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3029.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £30/m²

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

42 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,925 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Village location
One Bedroom
Gardens to front and rear
Shower Room
Sitting Room
Conservatory

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Well presented one bedroom mid-terraced bungalow situated within walking distance of the popular village of Sherfield on Loddon. The village benefits from a village hall, local shops, pubs and village green. The property has front and rear gardens, new conservatory to the rear and has been newly redecorated and benefits from new carpets throughout. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, bedroom with patio doors to garden, sitting room with French doors to conservatory, shower room, kitchen with oven and hob, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer (landlord will supply if required) back door to garden. Enclosed rear garden with astro-turf and back gate, a garden to the front of the property and a further small garden area across the pathway from the house. GFCH.
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One bedroom situated within walking distance of the village of Sherfield on Loddon, with village hall, local shops, pubs and village green, together with easy access to Basingstoke and Reading. EPC Rating: C/70
Council Tax Band B - £1737.07

To book an appointment to view this property please phone the Basingstoke Lettings branch and quote ID: 102114.
Disclaimer**
Simmons & Sons Surveyors LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or offer; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) No person in the employment of Simmons & Sons has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.

Listed by

Basingstoke

Simmons & Sons

Reference: 170380241

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/06/2025

Current heating cost: £419/year

Potential heating cost: £365/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,000

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
High performance external doors (£1,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Basingstoke and Deane. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,192/mo

Realistic £1,324/mo

Optimistic £1,456/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Basingstoke and Deane.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Basingstoke: £778/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RG27 0EG

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Goddards Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Dodd's Garage	0.2 miles
Shop	The Shop	0.2 miles
Train station	Bramley	1.6 miles
Train station	Hook	3.9 miles
Hospital	Parklands Hospital	4.1 miles
Hospital	Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiology Ward	4.2 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	9.4 miles
University	University of Reading, London Road Campus	9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Other theft	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Public order	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	10

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Sherfield School	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
The Loddon School	Other	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 14 Dec 2022
Bramley Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 22 Apr 2016
Four Lanes Infant School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2023
Four Lanes Community Junior School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 15 Jul 2024

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
1 Bed Flat, Reading Road, RG27	£1,050/mo	1	0.24 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)