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The Cottage

LAMPETER, BETTWS, CEREDIGION SA48 8NX

3 beds 1 baths 678 sq ft Listed 12 Jan 2026 (-154d)

£260,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SA48 8NX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE COTTAGE, LAMPETER, BETTWS, CEREDIGION SA48 8NX |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 63 m² |
| Last sold | £250,000 Sep 2022 |

## Description

*SHY OF 1 ACRE * *RURAL SETTING* *3 MILES FROM LAMPETER*  *VIEWS TO THE REAR* *A MUST-SEE PROPERTY*

The Cottage is a spacious three-bedroom detached home, situated in the peaceful hamlet of Bettws, just three miles from the historic market town of Lampeter. Lampeter offers a wide range of amenities including doctors’ surgeries, a large multi-lingual school, and an excellent selection of shops and cafes. The popular coastal town of Aberaeron, renowned for its Blue Flag beaches, is approximately 25 minutes away.

The accommodation is flexible and well-proportioned, comprising a living room, kitchen/ diner, Three bedrooms, a utility room, front and rear porches, and a family bathroom.

To the rear, the property enjoys good pasture land featuring an attractive fish pond, a two-bedroom static caravan included within the sale, and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. To the front, there is parking for multiple vehicles along with a garage. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting, and potential this property has to offer.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

Auctioneer Comments:

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/87544314/212242) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX | £250,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| THE COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX | £96,500 | 05/11/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BROOKLANDS, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX | £258,500 | 04/03/2026 | Detached |
| CHURCH COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX | £151,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| CHURCH COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX | £90,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £166,500 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £302,100 (15 Detached, SA48, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £638/mo
- **Realistic:** £709/mo
- **Optimistic:** £780/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £88,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £70,900

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,127/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.1%
- **10y growth:** 72.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 7.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## 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)

Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

63 m²

Council tax band

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£250,000 Sep 2022

Price per m²

£4,127/m²

Local average

£302,100 (-13.9%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

4 Bedrooms
Just Shy of an Acre of Grounds!
Close to Amenities
Solar Panels

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*SHY OF 1 ACRE * *RURAL SETTING* *3 MILES FROM LAMPETER* *VIEWS TO THE REAR* *A MUST-SEE PROPERTY*

The Cottage is a spacious three-bedroom detached home, situated in the peaceful hamlet of Bettws, just three miles from the historic market town of Lampeter. Lampeter offers a wide range of amenities including doctors’ surgeries, a large multi-lingual school, and an excellent selection of shops and cafes. The popular coastal town of Aberaeron, renowned for its Blue Flag beaches, is approximately 25 minutes away.

The accommodation is flexible and well-proportioned, comprising a living room, kitchen/ diner, Three bedrooms, a utility room, front and rear porches, and a family bathroom.

To the rear, the property enjoys good pasture land featuring an attractive fish pond, a two-bedroom static caravan included within the sale, and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. To the front, there is parking for multiple vehicles along with a garage. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting, and potential this property has to offer.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

Auctioneer Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Listed by

Lampeter

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 87544314

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
4, Broderi, Bettws, LAMPETER	18	75	87 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
6, Broderi, Bettws, LAMPETER	39	69	128 m²	—	Detached
9, Broderi, Bettws, LAMPETER	45	90	88 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Brooklands, Bettws, LAMPETER	60	74	211 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Carreg Wen, Bettws, LAMPETER	43	66	165 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Detached
Church Cottage, Bettws, LAMPETER	17	87	104 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Glenydd, Bettws, LAMPETER	32	99	98 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Greenfield, Bettws, LAMPETER	44	84	71 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Ivy Cottage, Bettws, LAMPETER	23	63	77 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Maesllan, Bettws, LAMPETER	44	86	150 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Neuaddwen, Bettws, LAMPETER	59	92	63 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
New Hall, Bettws, LAMPETER	62	79	102 m²	England and Wales: 1991-1995	Detached
New Lodge, Bettws, LAMPETER	10	46	89 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
The Cottage, Bettws, LAMPETER	1	113	63 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

159% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/09/2022 (3 years ago)	£250,000	+159.1%
Sold	05/11/2015 (10 years ago)	£96,500	—

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
BROOKLANDS, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX	£258,500	04/03/2026	Detached
CHURCH COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX	£151,000	16/11/2022	Detached
CHURCH COTTAGE, BETTWS, LAMPETER, CEREDIGION, SA48 8NX	£90,000	05/09/2022	Detached

Area average: £166,500 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.1%

10y growth 72.3%

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

1y (index) 7.4%

5y (index) 23.5%

10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £638/mo

Realistic £709/mo

Optimistic £780/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ceredigion.

Location

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Address

A485

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	1.9 miles
Shop	Watson & Pratts	1.9 miles
Hospital	Lampeter Medical Practice	2.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Ysgol Y Dderi	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen	Other	2.9 miles	— (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £88,625

Target investor price (1%) £70,900

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).

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