Sold STC Detached

44 WHALESMEAD ROAD

EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE SO50 8HH

2 beds Listed 2 May 2014 (-4431d)

£300,000

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Property details

Last sold

£272,000 Jul 2014

Local average

£448,750 (-33.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,090 of 33,755)

Street crime

60 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Pleasant Neighbourhood
  • Detached 2 Bedroom Home
  • Drive & Garage
  • Large Rear Garden
  • Gfch, Double Glazing
  • Possibility Of Extension
  • 21'6 X 17' Living Room
  • 10'11 X 10'1 Kitchen

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Enjoying a very pleasant neighbourhood of similar properties, a detached bungalow with a drive and garage, and a large enclosed rear garden. The two bedroom accommodation has the possibility of extension into the large loft (subject to planning) but presently provides entrance porch and hall, a 21'6 x 17' living room with glazed doors to a patio and the garden, 10'11 x 10'1 kitchen, and a recently refurbished shower room. Gas central heating is installed, cavity wall insulation and double glazing.

Entrance PorchThe property is accessed via concrete drive which continues along the side of the property to a garage, and also by a flagstone path to a double glazed door opening to the front entrance porch. Side double glazing provides further light to the hall. The porch has a ceiling light point. A leaf patterned double glazed door then opens to the hall itself. (A security alarm is installed).
Entrance HallThe hall is L-shaped and has a radiator, a power point, two telephone points, and the ceiling is coved and has a light point. Wall mounted Switchmaster central heating thermostat. A built in airing cupboard houses the insulated hot water cylinder with shelving above. From the hall hatch access is provided to the roof void via a retractable ladder, and offers potential for an extension (subject to planning consent) or is very useful for storage.
Living Room6.56m(21'6'') in depth x 5.17m(17'0'')
A fifteen light panelled door opens from the hall to a very large, extended living room on split levels, with the benefit of double glazed doors with matching full height side panels, opening to a patio.
.In addition, further natural light is provided by windows either side of the rear with high level double glazing. Two steps lead down to the extended part of the room.
.The room has three double panelled radiators and also a fire surround with a coal effect gas fire on a tiled hearth. Power points are well placed throughout the room which also has a TV aerial socket, a TV extension point, and four wall light points.
Kitchen3.32m(10'11'') x 3.08m(10'1'')
The kitchen has a double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden and a leaf patterned double glazed door giving access to the garden. A serving hatch with sliding glazed doors is installed between the kitchen and the living room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of woodgrain effect fronted base and wall units with complementary handles and heat resistant work surfaces, one with an inset stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap above. Splashbacks are of complementary glazed ceramics.
.One of the wall cupboards conceals a Glowworm gas boiler for the central heating and the domestic hot water supply. An electric cooker point is installed, and space and power are available for a fridge and a separate freezer, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space is available for a breakfasting table. A built in cupboard has digital controls for the programming of the heating and the hot water settings, and also a further telephone socket. The ceiling is coved and has five downlighters.
Bedroom 13.62m(11'11'') x 3.63m(11'11'')
A good sized, square double bedroom with a double glazed window to the front elevation. Radiator, power points, telephone point, and the ceiling is coved and has a light point. Fitted furniture provides a dressing table area and two fitted double wardrobes with sliding doors and cupboards above and between.
Bedroom 23.39m(11'1'') x 3.33m(10'11'')
A second double bedroom with a double glazed window to the front elevation, a radiator, power points, two aerial points, and the ceiling is coved and has a light point.
Shower Room1.94m(6'4'') x 1.68m(5'6'')
A recently refurbished shower room, tiled floor to ceiling with quality glazed ceramics, and providing a corner shower cubicle with an Aqualisa plumbed in shower and a folding seat, a wash hand basin with a chrome mono bloc tap recessed to a vanity unit, and a close coupled wc with a concealed cystern. A heated towel rail is plumbed in and there is also a radiator.
A leaf patterned double glazed window opens to the side elevation. Wall mounted shaver's point, wall mounted extractor fan, and a wall mounted cabinet. The ceiling is coved and has three downlighters.

Garage6.00m(19'8'') x 3.00m(9'10'')
A good sized timber framed garage with a cantilever door and with a patio style base, a ceiling light point, and provision of power. An obscure glazed door opens to the garden, and further natural light is provided by windows to either side and to the rear.

FrontageThe front garden is laid principally to lawn with a sweeping flagstone path to the entrance, gravelled to either side. A concrete drive leads along the side of the property to the garage.
Fascias and soffits have been replaced with modern pvc materials for ease of maintenance. An electric meter cupboard is installed to the front of the house, and the gas meter is housed in a kitchen cupboard.
Rear GardenA patio is raised slightly above the garden, accessed via the glazed doors from the sitting room, with two steps down to a lawn, and enclosed by wrought iron railings. A storm canopied porch is arranged off the kitchen with steps down to the garden. A cold water tap is plumbed in to this area. Two halogen lights are installed for the patio.
.The garden is a particular feature of the property, laid principally to lawn and partially terraced.
.FloorplanThese particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are a general outline only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property or any appliances or services at the property.

Listed by

Eastleigh

David Evans Estate Agents

Reference: 30240162

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/07/2014 (11 years ago) £272,000

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
8 ORCHARD AVENUE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HP £408,000 20/11/2025 Detached
6 ORCHARD AVENUE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HP £400,000 23/10/2023 Detached
12 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HH £510,000 26/09/2023 Detached
53 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HJ £382,500 12/09/2023 Detached
4 WEST HORTON CLOSE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8DA £405,000 29/08/2023 Detached
34 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HH £380,000 29/06/2023 Detached
84 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HL £408,000 30/11/2022 Detached
94 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HL £425,000 22/11/2022 Detached
3 WHALESMEAD ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HD £465,000 06/10/2022 Detached
6 TEMPLECOMBE ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8QL £525,000 16/09/2022 Detached
31 WEAVILLS ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HQ £580,000 11/08/2022 Detached
53 WEAVILLS ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HQ £470,000 17/06/2022 Detached
206 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HT £315,000 16/02/2022 Detached
28 TEMPLECOMBE ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8QL £480,000 25/01/2022 Detached
22 WEAVILLS ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HS £400,000 22/10/2021 Detached
23 ORCHARD AVENUE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HN £360,000 02/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £432,094 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.8%
10y growth 17.7%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 12.6%
10y (index) 26.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,087/mo
Realistic £1,208/mo
Optimistic £1,329/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Eastleigh.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southampton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Expressions Hair Styling 0.1 miles
Shop Wellstead & Daly 0.1 miles
Bus stop Welcome Inn 0.1 miles
Train station Eastleigh 1.3 miles
Train station Station 1.9 miles
University Boldrewood Innovation Campus 4.0 miles
Hospital Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 4.7 miles
University South Academic Block 5.4 miles
Hospital Royal Hampshire County Hospital 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Criminal damage and arson 9
Anti-social behaviour 7
Public order 6
Shoplifting 6
Drugs 4
Other theft 3
Vehicle crime 3
Burglary 1
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 60

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
Stoke Park Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Jun 2014
Stoke Park Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 5 Jun 2019
The King's School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Fair Oak Junior School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 21 May 2015
Wyvern College Secondary 1.0 miles Good — 29 Apr 2014

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £151,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,800
  • 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).