# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (HR8 1SZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE HR8 1SZ | | Price | £225,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £215,000 Oct 2007 | ## Description A CHARMING COTTAGE STYLE SEMI DETACHED RETIREMENT HOME PROVIDING MOST ATTRACTIVE TWO BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION SITUATED IN A COURTYARD OF SIMILAR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN. **Location & Description: ** A charming semi detached cottage style retirement home standing in a small area of garden and forming part of a development of similar properties set around a most attractive paved courtyard area inset with shrub borders and trees. 14 Upperhall Close is set in a corner position and enjoys lovely rear views across the bowling green and the town towards the Marcle Ridge. 14 Upperhall Close is a beautifully presented two bedroomed property which has double glazed windows, gas central heating a bathroom on both the ground and first floors, an L shaped sitting room/dining room with french door to the garden, and a refitted kitchen. Car parking is provided at the entrance to the development. Upperhall Close is situated within the country town of Ledbury which provides a wide range of local facilities including shops, schools, churches, hotels, restaurants, theatre, community hospital, and a swimming pool There is a mainline railway with services to Hereford, Worcester, Oxford, Birmingham and London Paddington, and regular bus services. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles and the M50 motorway is available approximately 4 miles to the south of the town. The accommodation comprises with approximate dimensions **Entrance Hall: ** Entrance door. Stairs to first floor with large built in storage cupboard under. Radiator. Central heating thermostat. L Shaped Sitting Room/Dining R **Sitting Room Area: ** **4.9m (16ft 1in) x 2.92m (9ft 7in) ** Comprising charming sitting area with double glazed door leading out to rear garden. Fitted open hearth coal effect gas fire with tiled surround and wood mantle over. Two wall light points. Two central heating radiators. Television point. **Dining Area: ** **2.97m (9ft 9in) x 2.97m (9ft 9in) ** Radiator. TV point. Telephone point. Window overlooking the rear garden These rooms could easily be divided to form two rooms i.e. a downstairs bedroom and living-room. **Kitchen: ** **2.97m (9ft 9in) x 2.9m (9ft 6in) ** The kitchen has been refitted with a most attractive range of cream units with contemporary handles comprising base units with work surface over and coloured tiled splashbacks. Single drainer sink unit with under cupboards. Wall units. Glow worm fuel saver gas fired central heating boiler also providing the domestic hot water. Plumbing for washing machine. Central heating radiator. Window to the front of the property. **Bathroom 1: ** With modern coloured suite comprising panelled bath with hand grips. Wc. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Tiling to walls. ON THE FIRST FLOOR **Landing: ** Arched ceiling with roof light. Built in airing cupobard housing the hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. **Bedroom 1: ** **4.5m (14ft 9in) x 2.92m (9ft 7in) ** Double built in wardrobe. Radiator. Television point. Telephone point. Lovely views across the bowling green and the town towards the Marcle Ridge. **Bedroom 2: ** **2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.26m (7ft 5in) ** Plus door recess. Double built in wardrobe. Radiator. Window across the garden. Hatch to roof space. **Large store room: ** With sink unit. **Bathroom 2: ** A good sized bathroom with modern suite comprising panelled bath with over bath shower. Wash hand basin. Bidet. Wc. Extensive tiling to walls with fitted tiled shelf. Shaver light point. **Outside: ** To the front of the property with access from the central courtyard is a small area of garden with plants and shrubs. External storage cupboard housing the service meters and separate dustbin store by the front door. To the rear of the house with access from the door in the sitting room is a small patio garden with flower border. CARPETS, CURTAINS, LIGHT FITTINGS AND BLINDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SERVICES Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are understood to be available. All interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary. The property is equipped with an emergency call care system with switches and pull cords throughout the property. SERVICE CHARGE There is a regular monthly service charge (£103.55 per calendar month for the service year commencing 1st April 2006 and ending 31st March 2007). This covers the cost of communal gardening, buildings insurance, external repair, maintenance and decoration, the operation of the emergency call system and the services of a non resident warden. Additionally the purchaser will be responsible for payment of a contribution to the Landlord's sinking fund for items of major expenditure. This contribution is payable at the rate of .65% of the purchase price paid by the purchaser to the seller and the contribution is payable for each year of ownership. The seller will have the option of either paying this each year or deferring payment until such time as the property is resold. TENURE AND AGE RESTRICTION The property is leasehold with a 999 year lease which commenced in 1987. Please note that as a condition of the lease lessees and any other persons wishing to take up residence must be of retirement age (normally over 60 years old). VIEWING By arrangement with the agents' Ledbury office 01531 634648 COUNCIL TAX BAND C This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation. DIRECTIONS From the agents Ledbury office turn left at the traffic lights. Right again behind the Market House into Church Street. Follow the road up the hill and Upperhall Close will be found on the left hand side. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/5847003/684031) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/5847003/684034) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/5847003/684040) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/5847003/684044) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/5847003/684048) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1SZ | £215,000 | 12/10/2007 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1SZ | £295,000 | 06/02/2024 | Terraced | | 17 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1SZ | £320,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced | | 2 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1SZ | £298,000 | 28/02/2023 | Terraced | | 20 UPPERHALL CLOSE, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1SZ | £290,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | OLD TANNERY COURT, 4 ALL ANGELS BARN HIGH STREET, LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR8 1DS | £492,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £339,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,154 (13 Terraced, HR8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -7.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Herefordshire, County of). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £728/mo - **Realistic:** £809/mo - **Optimistic:** £890/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Herefordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Bungalow, Oakland Drive, HR8 | £930/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Northdown Close, HR8 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £890/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,000 *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 £890/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-110/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.1% - **10y growth:** 93.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Herefordshire; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 18.3% - **10y growth (index):** 41.1% ## 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)