# 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 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** G - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 09/01/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £2,131/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £51,353 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - D (£80 - £120) - E (£30) - F (£200 - £400) - L2 (£2,000 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8210-7429-4570-4130-4292) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/87544314/212214) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/87544314/212215) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/87544314/212216) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/87544314/212217) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/87544314/212219) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/87544314/212220) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/87544314/212221) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/87544314/212223) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/87544314/212224) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/87544314/212225) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/87544314/212227) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/87544314/212228) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/87544314/212230) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/87544314/212231) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/87544314/212232) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/87544314/212233) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/87544314/212234) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/87544314/212236) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/87544314/212237) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/87544314/212238) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/87544314/212239) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/87544314/212241) - Picture No. 21 ## 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:** 101.5% ## 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)