# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (RG21 5GX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Gower Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21, RG21 5GX | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £265,000 | ## Description *NO ONWARD CHAIN* This well-presented two-bedroom terraced home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize without compromising on comfort or convenience. Situated in the quiet residential area close to Basingstoke town centre, the property is in good condition throughout and benefits from a bright and modern interior, making it ready to move straight into. On the ground floor, you'll find a welcoming living and modern refitted kitchen, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property also benefits from ample storage space, gas central heating, and double glazing throughout. Outside, there is a spacious private rear garden, perfect for summer evenings or gardening enthusiasts, along with 2 allocated parking spaces. Situated just north of the town centre, this is a highly sought-after residential area known for its welcoming community, excellent amenities, and convenient commuter links. Ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike, it combines suburban tranquillity with easy access to urban convenience. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to the M3 motorway, as well as being within close proximity of Basingstoke's mainline train station, providing direct links to London Waterloo in under an hour. Local bus routes also serve the area well, making travel into town or nearby villages seamless. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 26 GOWER CLOSE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5GX | £235,000 | 16/11/2023 | Terraced | | 36 QUEEN MARY AVENUE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5PF | £410,000 | 18/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | PERRAN QUEEN MARY AVENUE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5PE | £425,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 MIDDLETON GARDENS, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5GZ | £401,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 38 SHOOTERS WAY, SOUTH VIEW, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5PN | £370,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 GOWER CLOSE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5GX | £305,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 11 GOWER CLOSE, BASINGSTOKE, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG21 5GX | £265,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £268,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £401,500 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £401,936 (20 Semi-detached, RG21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -25.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Basingstoke and Deane). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,192/mo - **Realistic:** £1,324/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,456/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Basingstoke (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 Flat, Regent Court, RG21 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000 *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 £1,150/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-171/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.4% *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:** 8.5% - **10y growth:** 12% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Basingstoke and Deane; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.6% - **5y growth (index):** 22.8% - **10y growth (index):** 34.9% ## 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)