# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SO50 8HH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 44 WHALESMEAD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE SO50 8HH | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £272,000 Jul 2014 | ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542678) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542681) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542688) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542692) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542700) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542712) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542717) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542721) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/30240162/542723) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/30240162/542730) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 44 WHALESMEAD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO50 8HH | £272,000 | 14/07/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £448,750 (30 Detached, SO50, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -33.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Eastleigh). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,087/mo - **Realistic:** £1,208/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,329/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,800 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.8% - **10y growth:** 17.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Eastleigh; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 12.6% - **10y growth (index):** 26.5% ## 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)