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23 SQUIRREL CLOSE

SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST GU47 9DL

4 beds 3 baths 1,238 sq ft Listed 16 Aug 2022 (-1387d)

£625,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (GU47 9DL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST GU47 9DL |
| Price | £625,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 115 m² |
| Last sold | £610,000 Nov 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £683/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/0350-2626-3210-2492-7031)

## Description

The property comprises to the ground floor; generous entrance hall, WC, large lounge/diner, refitted kitchen with granite worktops and a separate utility area. Light floods in through large windows, and french doors connect house to garden.

To the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which are doubles, and the fourth a large single. Further benefits include an en suite to the master bedroom and a refitted family bathroom. There are fitted wardrobes to both master and bedroom two, whilst other bedrooms offer far reaching views.

Externally the property offers a generous plot mostly laid to lawn, in the partially walled, partially fenced, private southeasterly facing rear garden. There is a patio area for entertaining and a further decked area for catching the evening sun. To the front is driveway parking for three vehicles, and a single garage.

A side garden offers potential for extension (SSTP) but currently provides a large shed and ample space for outdoor storage.

Would highly recommend a viewing!

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/85832271/319848) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12490192
- **Address:** 23 Squirrel Close, SANDHURST, GU47 9DL
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/08/2017
- **Work Completed:** 18/07/2017
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL | £610,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL | £355,000 | 14/10/2011 | Semi-detached |
| 23 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL | £239,950 | 28/07/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 CROWTHORNE ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EJ | £465,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| LITTLE OWLS COTTAGE WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AY | £1,150,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 UPLANDS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DJ | £560,000 | 05/10/2023 | Detached |
| 3 ST HELENS CRESCENT, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AX | £578,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 7 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW | £680,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ALBION ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9BP | £715,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL | £550,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached |
| 28 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN | £707,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 23 YORK WAY, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DG | £505,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 59A WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AZ | £649,240 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 32A WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AY | £650,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
| 37 YORK WAY, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DG | £477,500 | 16/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL | £450,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached |
| 1 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW | £985,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 23 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN | £700,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 2 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN | £700,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |
| 5 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW | £617,500 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £500,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £675,949 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £625,955 (22 Detached, GU47, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -0.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,349/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,499/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,649/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/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 Detached House, Sunray Estate, GU47 | £2,399/mo | 4 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Clarks Farm Way, GU17 | £2,600/mo | 4 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,500/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £312,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £250,000

*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 £2,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-236/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.6%

*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:** £5,435/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 8.5%
- **10y growth:** 13.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bracknell Forest; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 16.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

115 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£610,000 Nov 2022

Price per m²

£5,435/m²

Local average

£625,955 (-0.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Detached
Fully refurbished
Four bedrooms
En suite shower to master
No onward chain
Generous corner plot
Driveway parking for three cars
Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in the elevated and popular cul de sac of Squirrel Close, located close to outstanding schools, shops and a short walk to the train station, stands this refurbished four bedroom family home offered to the market with no onward chain.

The property comprises to the ground floor; generous entrance hall, WC, large lounge/diner, refitted kitchen with granite worktops and a separate utility area. Light floods in through large windows, and french doors connect house to garden.

To the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which are doubles, and the fourth a large single. Further benefits include an en suite to the master bedroom and a refitted family bathroom. There are fitted wardrobes to both master and bedroom two, whilst other bedrooms offer far reaching views.

Externally the property offers a generous plot mostly laid to lawn, in the partially walled, partially fenced, private southeasterly facing rear garden. There is a patio area for entertaining and a further decked area for catching the evening sun. To the front is driveway parking for three vehicles, and a single garage.

A side garden offers potential for extension (SSTP) but currently provides a large shed and ample space for outdoor storage.

Would highly recommend a viewing!

Listed by

Sandhurst

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 85832271

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/09/2022

Current heating cost: £683/year

Potential heating cost: £564/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12490192

Property Details

Street: 23 Squirrel Close

Town: SANDHURST

Postcode: GU47 9DL

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/08/2017

Work Completed: 18/07/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

154% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/11/2022 (3 years ago)	£610,000	+71.8%
Sold	14/10/2011 (14 years ago)	£355,000	+47.9%
Sold	28/07/2000 (25 years ago)	£239,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
13 CROWTHORNE ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EJ	£465,000	08/12/2023	Detached
LITTLE OWLS COTTAGE WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AY	£1,150,000	24/11/2023	Detached
2 UPLANDS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DJ	£560,000	05/10/2023	Detached
3 ST HELENS CRESCENT, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AX	£578,000	19/05/2023	Detached
7 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW	£680,000	14/10/2022	Detached
35 ALBION ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9BP	£715,000	28/09/2022	Detached
Same street 13 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL	£550,000	03/05/2022	Detached
28 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN	£707,000	18/03/2022	Detached
23 YORK WAY, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DG	£505,000	11/03/2022	Detached
59A WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AZ	£649,240	11/02/2022	Detached
32A WELLINGTON ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9AY	£650,000	15/10/2021	Detached
37 YORK WAY, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DG	£477,500	16/09/2021	Detached
Same street 18 SQUIRREL CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9DL	£450,000	16/08/2021	Detached
1 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW	£985,000	30/06/2021	Detached
23 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN	£700,000	29/06/2021	Detached
2 MOFFATS CLOSE, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 9EN	£700,000	25/06/2021	Detached
5 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, BRACKNELL FOREST, GU47 8EW	£617,500	18/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £500,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £675,949 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.5%

10y growth 13.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bracknell Forest. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.2%

5y (index) 13.6%

10y (index) 16.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bracknell Forest. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,349/mo

Realistic £1,499/mo

Optimistic £1,649/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bracknell Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Blackwater Valley: £1,695/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Dee's Pets	0.2 miles
Shop	Greggs	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Bus stop	The New Inn	0.2 miles
Train station	Sandhurst	0.2 miles
Train station	Crowthorne	1.5 miles
Hospital	Broadmoor Hospital	1.7 miles
Hospital	Frimley Park Hospital	3.2 miles
University	Imperial College Silwood Park Campus	8.0 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Anti-social behaviour	17
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	3
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	2
Public order	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	68

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
Uplands Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
Eagle House School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Jun 2019
New Scotland Hill Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2014
Sandhurst School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2017

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 Detached House, Sunray Estate, GU47	£2,399/mo	4	0.37 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Clarks Farm Way, GU17	£2,600/mo	4	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,500/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £312,500

Target investor price (1%) £250,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×

Monthly cashflow £-236/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.6%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).