Sold Detached

3 TORTOISESHELL PLACE

LANCING, WEST SUSSEX BN15 9FY

4 beds 3 baths 132 m² Listed 12 Jun 2025 (-359d)

£550,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX BN15 9FY |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £546,000 Nov 2025 |

## Description

Stepping outside, the captivating allure of this property continues with a large south-facing rear garden beckoning outdoor enthusiasts. Boasting a paved patio area and a meticulously maintained lawn, this outdoor oasis serves as an ideal setting for alfresco entertaining or simply unwinding amidst nature's beauty. Envision the possibilities for outdoor relaxation, entertaining, and playtime in this spacious sanctuary, perfect for creating lasting memories with loved ones. Whether it's basking in the sunshine, cultivating a lush garden, or enjoying a summer barbeque on the patio, the outdoor space at this residence is a haven for quality living. Discover the harmonious blend of indoor comfort and outdoor bliss in this remarkable property, offering a lifestyle of refinement and tranquillity within a vibrant community.

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/163214546/225140)
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/163214546/225141) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163214546/225142) - Living Room
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/163214546/225143)
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/163214546/225144) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/163214546/225145) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/163214546/225146) - Kitchen/Dining Room
- ![WC](/listings/photos/163214546/225147) - WC
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/163214546/225148) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/163214546/225149) - Bedroom One
- ![En-suite](/listings/photos/163214546/225150) - En-suite
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/163214546/225151) - Bedroom Two
- ![En-suite](/listings/photos/163214546/225152) - En-suite
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/163214546/225153) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/163214546/225154) - Bedroom Four
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163214546/225155) - Bathroom
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/163214546/225156)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/163214546/225157)

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/163214546/225158) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163214546/225159) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £546,000 | 24/11/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 37 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £350,000 | 08/10/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 53 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £350,000 | 27/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £590,000 | 30/01/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £590,000 | 06/01/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £515,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £580,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £580,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FS | £495,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £580,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 74 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 0QZ | £400,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 40 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FS | £500,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £355,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £437,500 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 19 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £355,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £520,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £360,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £437,500 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £355,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £495,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 18 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £660,250 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 18 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £495,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £660,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £495,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 66 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 0QZ | £445,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £530,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 20 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY | £520,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 23 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £495,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 10 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £465,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £660,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 6 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £560,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 3 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £575,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 12 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ | £690,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 16 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £530,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 20 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £520,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 14 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA | £480,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £463,667 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £533,513 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £481,482 (35 Detached, BN15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +14.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,245/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,383/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,521/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,461/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £172,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £138,300

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -0.9%
- **10y growth:** 12.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 13%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.8%

## 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

132 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£546,000 Nov 2025

Local average

£481,482 (+14.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,545 of 33,755)

Street crime

114 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Detached House Constructed in 2023
Remainder Of 10 Year New Homes Guarantee
Please Take A Look At Our Virtual Tour & Walk Through Video
Four Spacious Bedrooms & Two Ensuite Shower Rooms
Modern Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
Large South Facing Rear Garden
Driveway & Garage With EV Charger
First Floor Family Bathroom and Downstairs WC
Excellently Presented Throughout
Vendors Suited To A Chain Free, Vacant Property For Quick Transaction

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Nestled in the sought-after New Monks Park, this pristine 4-bedroom detached house, just recently constructed in 2023, exudes modern elegance. Embracing a contemporary design ethos, with four spacious bedrooms, two ensuite shower rooms, and a first-floor family bathroom, this residence caters to the needs of a growing family with its ample living space. The heart of the home, a modern open plan kitchen/dining room, is ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying intimate family meals. Convenient amenities include a driveway, garage with an EV charger facility, and a downstairs WC. Presented in immaculate condition, this property boasts a Remainder of a 10-Year New Homes Guarantee, providing peace of mind to prospective homeowners.

Stepping outside, the captivating allure of this property continues with a large south-facing rear garden beckoning outdoor enthusiasts. Boasting a paved patio area and a meticulously maintained lawn, this outdoor oasis serves as an ideal setting for alfresco entertaining or simply unwinding amidst nature's beauty. Envision the possibilities for outdoor relaxation, entertaining, and playtime in this spacious sanctuary, perfect for creating lasting memories with loved ones. Whether it's basking in the sunshine, cultivating a lush garden, or enjoying a summer barbeque on the patio, the outdoor space at this residence is a haven for quality living. Discover the harmonious blend of indoor comfort and outdoor bliss in this remarkable property, offering a lifestyle of refinement and tranquillity within a vibrant community.
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Lancing

PEAR GROUP SUSSEX LTD

Reference: 163214546

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/11/2025 (6 months ago)	£546,000	—

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
Same street 37 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£350,000	08/10/2025	Terraced
Same street 53 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£350,000	27/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 7 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£590,000	30/01/2023	Detached
Same street 5 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£590,000	06/01/2023	Detached
Same street 1 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£515,000	09/12/2022	Detached
Same street 11 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£580,000	19/10/2022	Detached
Same street 9 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£580,000	30/09/2022	Detached
2 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FS	£495,000	30/09/2022	Detached
Same street 15 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£580,000	29/09/2022	Detached
74 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 0QZ	£400,000	28/09/2022	Detached
40 HOLLY BLUE ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FS	£500,000	09/09/2022	Detached
Same street 21 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£355,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 12 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£437,500	18/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 19 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£355,000	05/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 16 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£520,000	29/07/2022	Detached
Same street 17 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£360,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 8 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£437,500	25/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 23 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£355,000	22/07/2022	Terraced
14 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£495,000	22/07/2022	Detached
18 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£660,250	30/06/2022	Detached
18 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£495,000	27/05/2022	Detached
8 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£660,000	20/04/2022	Detached
3 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£495,000	24/03/2022	Detached
66 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 0QZ	£445,000	22/03/2022	Detached
1 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£530,000	04/03/2022	Detached
20 TORTOISESHELL PLACE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FY	£520,000	25/02/2022	Detached
23 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£495,000	18/02/2022	Detached
10 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£465,000	18/02/2022	Detached
10 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£660,000	17/12/2021	Detached
6 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£560,000	03/12/2021	Detached
3 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£575,000	30/11/2021	Detached
12 SMALL COPPER CLOSE, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9FQ	£690,000	30/11/2021	Detached
16 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£530,000	26/11/2021	Detached
20 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£520,000	19/11/2021	Detached
14 BROWN MEADOW WAY, LANCING, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN15 9GA	£480,000	05/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £463,667 (15 sales)

Area average: £533,513 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.9%

10y growth 12.9%

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

1y (index) 0.2%

5y (index) 13%

10y (index) 30.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,245/mo

Realistic £1,383/mo

Optimistic £1,521/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Adur.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worthing: £1,461/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN15 9FY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Woodard Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Shadwells Road	0.2 miles
Shop	H&K Convenience Stores	0.2 miles
Shop	Manor Car Sales	0.3 miles
Train station	Lancing	0.8 miles
Train station	Shoreham-by-Sea	1.7 miles
Hospital	Southlands Hospital	2.4 miles
Hospital	Worthing Hospital	2.7 miles
University	University of Brighton Phoenix Halls	7.8 miles
University	University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	29
Violence and sexual offences	28
Other theft	11
Vehicle crime	11
Criminal damage and arson	9
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	6
Public order	4
Shoplifting	4
Drugs	3
Robbery	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	114

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
Seaside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 3 Sep 2015
North Lancing Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
The Globe Primary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2017
Lancing College	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)
Springboard Education	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 16 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%

Max investor price (0.8%) £172,875

Target investor price (1%) £138,300

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).