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74 DOLBEAR ROAD

RUGBY, HOULTON, WARWICKSHIRE CV23 1EH

3 beds 2 baths 86 m² Listed 24 Apr 2025 (-412d)

£355,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£349,000 Oct 2025

Local average

£488,409 (-27.3%)

Street crime

29 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Fantastic First Time Buyer Opportunity
  • Beautifully Presented Detached Family Home
  • Three Good Sized Bedrooms With En Suite To Master
  • Spacious Lounge, Open Plan Kitchen/Diner & Downstairs WC
  • Lovely Field Views To Front & South Facing Rear Garden
  • Allocated Off Road Parking & Single Garage
  • Sought After School Catchment Area
  • Excellent Travel Links & Nearby Amenities

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Driveway, Off street, EV charging, Allocated
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate this prestigous and deceptively spacious property, situated in a highly desirable area, and boasting of modern features throughout.


DESCRIPTION
Connells are delighted to bring to market the opportunity to acquire this impressive detached home on Dolbear Road, in the heart of Houlton in Rugby. Dolbear Road sits on a quiet road and in brief comprises of; entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, lounge, open plan/kitchen diner, three double bedrooms with en suite to master and family bathroom. Externally, there is a generous south facing rear garden, and idyllic field views to the front. There is a single garage, plus allocated off road parking for two/three vehicles. This property also benefits from double glazing, and a Hive gas central heating system with downstairs and upstairs controls.

Houlton is located within a short distance of amenities and local shops, including the popular Tuning Fork restaurant, The Co-Operative and Houlton Children Park. Houlton is sought after for its well regarding schooling, including St Gabriel's C of E Academy and Houlton School which are both outstanding.

Houlton further benefits from excellent transport links to include regular bus routes, easy access to the central motorway links (M1/M6 and M45) and is approximately a ten minute drive from Rugby train station which operates services to London Euston in under 50 minutes. It is also a short drive to Rugby town centre which offers a great selection of High Street & independent shops as well as a wide range of restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

Call us today on to arrange your exclusive viewing on this must see home!

Entrance 
A spacious and welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing and an understair storage cupboard.

Downstairs Cloakroom 
Low level WC, wash hand basin and window to front.

Lounge 10' 3" x 16' 2" ( 3.12m x 4.93m )
Spacious family lounge with bay window to front with fitted shutter blinds.

Kitchen/Diner 17' 2" x 9' 6" ( 5.23m x 2.90m )
A lovely open plan kitchen/diner with a range of wall and mount base units. Integrated appliances are to include double oven with four gas hob and extractor fan and tiled splashback, fridge freezer, dish washer and sink + drain. There is also additional space for a washing machine. Double doors leading to the rear garden and window to the rear aspect.

Landing 
First floor landing with storage cupboard and loft hatch.

Bedroom One 10' 5" x 10' 1" ( 3.17m x 3.07m )
The master bedroom features space for wardrobe and window to the rear aspect.

En Suite  
Walk in shower, wash hand basin, low level WC and fan.

Bedroom Two 11' 4" x 10' 1" ( 3.45m x 3.07m )
Featuring space for wardrobe, window to the front aspect with fitted shutter blinds.

Bedroom Three 8' 11" x 8' 3" ( 2.72m x 2.51m )
Featuring space for wardrobe and window to the front aspect with fitted shutter blinds.

Family Bathroom 
With built in bath and shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and window to the rear aspect.

Rear Of Property  
A south facing, generous sized rear garden laid to lawn with patio area, and side accessibility.

Garage/Parking 
Single garage to the side with light and power & an up and over door. Plus allocated parking for two to three cars.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Rugby

Connells

Reference: 161063489

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/10/2025 (7 months ago) £349,000

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
5 HANDLEY CROSS AVENUE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AE £312,000 09/12/2025 Detached
Same street 55 DOLBEAR ROAD, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1EH £393,950 23/06/2023 Detached
6 WALMSLEY ROAD, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AX £232,000 16/12/2022 Detached
57 SHAUGHNESSY WAY, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AU £390,000 19/08/2022 Detached
61 SHAUGHNESSY WAY, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AU £415,000 29/07/2022 Detached
23 GILL CRESCENT, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AP £351,500 29/04/2022 Detached
63 SHAUGHNESSY WAY, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AU £415,000 14/04/2022 Detached
12 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £390,000 16/02/2022 Detached
8 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £410,000 16/02/2022 Detached
10 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £440,000 16/02/2022 Detached
14 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £395,000 03/02/2022 Detached
3 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £355,000 07/01/2022 Detached
5 BARN CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AB £285,000 06/12/2021 Detached
5 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £342,000 19/11/2021 Detached
7 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £395,000 05/11/2021 Detached
11 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £385,000 03/11/2021 Detached
9 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £440,000 29/10/2021 Detached
13 HANSFORD CLOSE, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AQ £375,000 29/10/2021 Detached
19 GILL CRESCENT, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AP £375,000 23/09/2021 Detached
21 GILL CRESCENT, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AP £350,000 17/09/2021 Detached
17 GILL CRESCENT, HOULTON, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 1AP £435,000 10/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £393,950 (1 sale)

Area average: £374,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.5%
10y growth 28.5%

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

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 18.2%
10y (index) 47.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £868/mo
Realistic £964/mo
Optimistic £1,060/mo

Based on Postcode area CV → West Midlands.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rugby & East: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Houlton School 0.4 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.5 miles
Shop Unknown 1.3 miles
Train station Rugby 3.1 miles
Hospital Hospital of St Cross 3.2 miles
Train station Long Buckby 6.2 miles
Hospital Feilding Palmer Hospital 6.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 17
Other theft 4
Anti-social behaviour 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Shoplifting 2
Public order 1
Total incidents 29

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
St Gabriel's CofE Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Mar 2023
Houlton School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Apr 2024
Hillmorton Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Outstanding — 11 Sep 2017
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 6 Jan 2012
Kilsby Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 19 Sep 2023

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, Houlton Way, CV23 £1,550/mo 3 0.17 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Avenue, CV23 £1,475/mo 3 0.55 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lincoln Drive, CV23 £1,500/mo 3 0.66 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hemingbrough Road, CV23 £1,600/mo 3 0.66 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,531/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £190,625
Target investor price (1%) £152,500
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.4×
Monthly cashflow £-51/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).