# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (RH4 2FT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 ELIZABETH COTTAGES, DORKING, SURREY RH4 2FT | | Price | £680,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | TBC | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | | Floor area | 126 m² | | Last sold | £655,000 Jan 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 08/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £489/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2511-0714-5119-5116-8919) ## Description A MODERN LOW MAINTENANCE HOUSE WITHIN EASY REACH OF DORKING TOWN CENTRE .............. A well-presented modern mid-terrace home forming part of a small private development situated just to the south of Dorking town centre, offering well-balanced accommodation, two parking spaces and a low-maintenance garden, all within easy reach of local amenities and transport links. The property comprises a welcoming entrance hall with fitted storage and cloakroom, with a comfortable sitting room, whilst to the rear there is a spacious kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of integrated appliances and centred around an island unit with breakfast bar, creating a natural division between cooking and dining space, with doors opening directly onto the rear garden. A separate utility room provides additional storage and practicality for everyday living. On the first floor, the main bedroom forms a generous suite with en-suite shower room, whilst the second bedroom is also particularly well-proportioned and benefits from fitted wardrobes. A third bedroom is served by a well-appointed family bathroom, completing the accommodation. The property has been designed with ease of maintenance in mind and benefits from modern efficiencies including an air source heat pump and underfloor heating to the ground floor. Outside, the rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with a low-maintenance design and established planting, creating a pleasant outdoor space for seating and entertaining. To the front, there are two dedicated parking spaces for the property. NO ONWARD CHAIN Please note some of the rooms have been furnished using AI. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/87941736/1015052) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/87941736/1015053) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/87941736/1015054) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/87941736/1015055) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/87941736/1015056) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/87941736/1015057) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/87941736/1015058) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/87941736/1015059) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/87941736/1015060) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/87941736/1015061) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/87941736/1015062) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/87941736/1015063) - Picture No. 05 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/87941736/1015064) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/87941736/1015065) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 ELIZABETH COTTAGES, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2FT | £655,000 | 05/01/2022 | Terraced | | 1 ELIZABETH COTTAGES, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2FT | £610,000 | 19/07/2019 | Terraced | | 1 ELIZABETH COTTAGES, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2FT | £469,000 | 25/04/2014 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 HARROWGATE GARDENS, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2JW | £280,000 | 11/09/2025 | Terraced | | 11 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 3AF | £420,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced | | 4 HARROW CLOSE, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 3BB | £455,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced | | 12 HARROWGATE GARDENS, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2JW | £320,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced | | 47 ORCHARD WAY, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 2JJ | £385,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced | | 4 HARROW CLOSE, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 3BB | £479,000 | 23/06/2022 | Terraced | | 56 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 3AH | £299,950 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 60 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, DORKING, MOLE VALLEY, SURREY, RH4 3AH | £420,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £382,369 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £497,885 (13 Terraced, RH4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +36.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Mole Valley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,393/mo - **Realistic:** £1,548/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,703/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Crawley & Reigate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,361/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Claygate Road, RH4 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £206,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £165,000 *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 £1,650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 34.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,218/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.4% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,397/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.7% - **10y growth:** 23.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Mole Valley; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 11.3% - **10y growth (index):** 22.5% ## 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)