Sold STC Chalet

39 BOWTHORPE ROAD

WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE13 2DX

3 beds 1 baths 1,302 sq ft Listed 3 Oct 2024 (-657d)

£240,000

Reduced on 20 May 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

121 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£220,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£1,983/m²

Local average

£208,278 (+15.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,588 of 33,755)

Street crime

252 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached chalet bungalow in a side street location close to town park & amenities.
  • On an overall plot approx. 0.2 acre (stms) with approx. 137ft long enclosed rear garden (stms).
  • 3 Double bedrooms (2 on the ground floor and 1 on the first floor).
  • Dual aspect lounge & dining room - both with fireplace features.
  • Kitchen/breakfast room plus separate utility & garden room.
  • Downstairs bathroom.
  • Feature entrance hall with original stained leaded glass entrance door with side panels and matching ceiling feature.
  • Majority upvc double glazing & gas central heating.
  • Garage & driveway giving multi vehicle off road parking.
  • No upward chain. VIEWING A MUST!

Additional details

Heating
Gas, Double glazing, Central, Open fire, Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Gated, Off street, Rear, Private
Garden
Private garden, Patio, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Back garden

Description

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

Wooden and glazed side entrance door into:
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Windows to the side. Tiled floor. Electric consumer unit. Original decorative stained leaded door with matching side panels and top light windows into:

HALLWAY:
Wooden parquet flooring. Picture rail. Window to the side. Stairs to the first floor with open recess area beneath. Decorative stained leaded glazed ceiling rose feature. 2 Radiators. Wooden and glazed double doors to:

LOUNGE:14'1 x 11'10 (4.54m x 3.63m) max - excluding bay
Dual aspect room with upvc double glazed window to the side plus upvc double glazed bay window to the front. Feature marble tiled open fireplace and hearth. Picture rail. Wooden parquet flooring. Radiator.

DINING ROOM: 14'10 x 11'11 (4.54m x 3.63m) max
Dual aspect room with upvc double glazed window to the side and upvc double glazed door to the rear. Feature fireplace with coal effect gas fire, tiled hearth and wooden surround. Picture rail. Radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 12'11 x 11'11 )3.94m x 3.63m) max
Triple aspect room with upvc double glazed windows to both sides and rear plus upvc double glazed door to the rear (into garden room). Fitted base units with work tops over, tall unit and matching wall units. Integrated eye level double oven and hob. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tiled splash backs. Wood effect laminate flooring. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator.

GARDEN ROOM: 12'0 x 7'11 (3.66m x 2.43m)
Lean to aluminium and glazed construction with windows to the sides and rear plus sliding double doors to the side. Power and lighting.

BEDROOM 1: 12'11 x 12'0 (3.95m x 3.60m) min - excluding bay
Upvc double glazed bay window to the front. Picture rail. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 12'0 x 12'0 (3.66m x 3.65m)
Upvc double glazed window to the rear. Picture rail. Radiator. Wooden flooring.

BATHROOM:
Upvc double glazed window to the side. Fitted white suite comprising wc, hand basin plus panelled bath with shower mixer tap. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Built in airing cupboard.

UTILITY ROOM: 8'5 x 4'4 (2.58m x 1.33m)
Window to the side. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Eaves storage cupboard. Door to:

BEDROOM 3: 13'5 x 12'6 (4.11m x 3.82m) max - irregular shape
Upvc double glazed dormer window to the side. Eaves storage cupboard. Electric night storage heater.

OUTSIDE: OVERALL PLOT APPROX. 0.2 ACRE STMS

FRONT:
Brick wall to the front boundary with opening to driveway and parking area across the front and side giving multi vehicle off road parking and access via double gates to further driveway area and the garage. Outside lighting.

DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE:
Brick construction with corrugated asbestos roofing. Up and over entrance door. Upvc double glazed personnel door to the side. Window to the side. Power and lighting.

REAR: approx. 42m (137 ft) long stms
Enclosed by fencing, hedging and brick wall. Paved and gravel patio area to the rear of the property with mature established borders and trees. Garden continues through decorative arch over pathway to next gravel area with pond feature, 2 Wooden sheds, aviary, mature established borders, trees and pathways around. Further decorative arch to pathway leading to lawned garden area also having mature established borders, trees and two openings to screened further vegetable garden area with greenhouse. Outside lighting.

SERVICES:
All mains services (water, drainage, gas & electricity). Fenland District Council tax band: C.

DIRECTIONS:
From the Wisbech town centre Freedom Bridge roundabout take the Lynn Road exit. Proceed through the traffic lights and passing the park on your right, taking the next right hand turning into Townshend Road follow the road round the left hand bend onto Tavistock Road. Take the first right into Bowthorpe Road where the property is on your left hand side.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST: Under Section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 we confirm a vendor of this property is related to a Director of Phoenix Estate Agents (East) Ltd.


DISCLAIMER:
1. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and have been prepared in good faith, these do not form any part of any offer or contract nor may they be regarded as statements of representation of fact.
2. Phoenix Estate Agents (East) Ltd have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances or fixtures and fittings. Accordingly, we strongly advise prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries and/or commission their own survey or service reports from their solicitor, surveyor or relevant certified contractor regarding any particular points of interest before finalising their offer to purchase. No guarantee can be given with regard to planning permissions.
3. All measurements or distances given are approximate only and for general guidance. Any floor plans provided may not be to scale and may have been provided by a third party. These must not be relied upon or taken as accurate. Purchasers must satisfy themselves in this respect.
4. Neither Phoenix Estate Agents (East) Ltd or any person in the employment of Phoenix Estate Agents (East) Ltd has the authority to make or give representation or warranty in respect of this property. Any interested parties must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of any information given. Interested Parties are advised to check availability and make an appointment to view before travelling to see a property.
5. Referral fee disclosure: As well as your obligation to pay our commission or fees we may also receive a commission, payment or other reward known as a referral fee from ancillary service providers for recommending their service to you. We routinely refer sellers and purchasers to MCP Solicitors & Ward Gethin Archer Solicitors. It is your decision whether you choose to deal with either of these firms. Should you decide to use any of these firms you should know that we would receive a referral fee of up to £100 from them for recommending you to them.

Listed by

Sutton Bridge

Phoenix

Reference: 153324737

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/10/2016

Expiry date: 12/10/2026

Current heating cost: £1,005/year

Potential heating cost: £642/year

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

22% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/09/2025 (9 months ago) £220,000 +22.2%
Sold 06/01/2017 (9 years ago) £180,000

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
195 NORWICH ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 3TB £800,000 14/09/2022 Other
Same street 1 BOWTHORPE ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2DX £232,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 14 BOWTHORPE ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2DX £264,000 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
5 HAMPDEN ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2EZ £1,235,000 01/10/2021 Other
Same street 10 BOWTHORPE ROAD, WISBECH, FENLAND, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE13 2DX £190,000 14/09/2021 Other

Street average: £228,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £1,017,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -56.6%
10y growth -28.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Fenland. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.5%
5y (index) 13.8%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo
Realistic £835/mo
Optimistic £919/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Fenland.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mount Drive 0.1 miles
Hospital North Cambridgeshire Hospital 0.2 miles
Shop Steve's 0.5 miles
Shop Cleanwells 0.5 miles
Hospital Unknown 3.2 miles
Train station March 8.0 miles
Train station Watlington 9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 107
Anti-social behaviour 51
Criminal damage and arson 21
Shoplifting 13
Drugs 12
Public order 10
Other theft 9
Other crime 8
Burglary 5
Vehicle crime 5
Robbery 4
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 252

Within 1 mile during May 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
The Nene Infant & Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Nov 2022
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 19 Jun 2024
Clarkson Infants School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Apr 2022
Ramnoth Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Nov 2022
Elm Road Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Sep 2018

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £104,375
Target investor price (1%) £83,500
  • 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).