# 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 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! ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/85832271/319785) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/85832271/319787) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/85832271/319788) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/85832271/319791) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/85832271/319793) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/85832271/319798) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/85832271/319801) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/85832271/319802) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/85832271/319803) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/85832271/319807) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/85832271/319813) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/85832271/319816) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/85832271/319820) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/85832271/319823) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/85832271/319827) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/85832271/319831) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/85832271/319833) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/85832271/319839) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/85832271/319844) - Picture No. 19 ## 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)