# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (GU2 7TR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 27 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY GU2 7TR | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 71 m² | | Last sold | £695,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 19/12/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £422/year ### Recommendations - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2408-1909-6212-7156-8914) ## Description Set in a small development of houses built in 1998 is this immaculately presented three-bedroom semi-detached family house with a stunning open plan kitchen, living and dining room. The house is situated in a private road only a short walk of Guildford railway station and the High Street. Presented in stunning condition throughout, this extremely well-presented family house is ideally situated in a small cul-de-sac just off Ridgemount right in the town centre, within a few minutes' walk of the mainline station. With a well-appointed living, dining and kitchen space, complete with large granite and oak breakfast bar, with front and rear bay windows furnished with plantation shutters, with a door leading to both garage to the front and garden to the rear. The covered porch leads into the entrance hall with stairs to the 1st floor. On the first floor an impressive master bedroom has built-in wardrobes, window to front and door to an immaculate ensuite shower room. There is a further double bedroom and a third good size bedroom with fitted storage, and a bright fresh fitted family bathroom. Outside to the front is a landscaped front garden with resin driveway providing parking for two cars, and access to the attached garage. Through a side access gate, you lead to the sunny south facing landscaped rear garden which comprises a patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with mature shrub and flowers bed borders; all enclosed by panelled fencing, raised sleepers and with open views beyond affording a good degree of seclusion and privacy. The property is located in a private road, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. With the train station less than a mile to the property, it is an ideal home for those wanting a quiet secluded home in the heart of the town centre. ## Property Photos - ![Large Resin Driveway](/listings/photos/134764754/366648) - Large Resin Driveway - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/134764754/366649) - Rear Elevation - ![Built In Tv](/listings/photos/134764754/366650) - Built In Tv - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/134764754/366651) - Living Room - ![Snug Area, Shutter](/listings/photos/134764754/366652) - Snug Area, Shutter - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/134764754/366653) - Dining Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/134764754/366654) - Kitchen - ![Breakfast Bar](/listings/photos/134764754/366655) - Breakfast Bar - ![Kitchen Door](/listings/photos/134764754/366656) - Kitchen Door - ![Utility Area](/listings/photos/134764754/366657) - Utility Area - ![Gloss Units](/listings/photos/134764754/366658) - Gloss Units - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/134764754/366659) - Principal Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/134764754/366660) - Ensuite - ![Study](/listings/photos/134764754/366661) - Study - ![Family Bath](/listings/photos/134764754/366662) - Family Bath - ![Landsaped Garden](/listings/photos/134764754/366663) - Landsaped Garden - ![Patio](/listings/photos/134764754/366664) - Patio - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/134764754/366665) - Front Elevation - ![Front Of House](/listings/photos/134764754/366666) - Front Of House ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/134764754/366667) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/134764754/366668) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £695,000 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £553,000 | 24/03/2017 | Semi-detached | | 27 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £165,000 | 01/04/1999 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 DENZIL ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NG | £767,000 | 07/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 3 RUPERT ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NE | £475,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 65 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £592,750 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 55 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £418,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 LYNWOOD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NY | £499,999 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 RUPERT ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NE | £625,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 68 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £600,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 GUILDFORD PARK AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NJ | £434,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26A LYNWOOD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NY | £399,500 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £537,500 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | HARTLEY COTTAGES, 61 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £410,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 RUPERT ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NE | £625,000 | 07/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £465,000 | 01/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 92 GUILDFORD PARK AVENUE, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NN | £450,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £595,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 MADRID ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NT | £235,000 | 14/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 55 DENZIL ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NG | £750,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £760,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £595,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced | | 6 STAG HILL, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TW | £460,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 32 SCHOLARS WALK, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7TR | £822,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | 63 LUDLOW ROAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, GU2 7NW | £534,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £725,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £519,645 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £524,861 (36 Semi-detached, GU2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Guildford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,544/mo - **Realistic:** £1,716/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,888/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,476/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, Elmside, GU2 | £2,400/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,400/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £300,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £240,000 *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 £2,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-622/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.7% *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:** £9,859/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17% - **10y growth:** 24.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Guildford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 12.9% - **10y growth (index):** 23.5% ## 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)