# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (RG26 5BS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | POUND COTTAGE, THE STREET, TADLEY, BRAMLEY, HAMPSHIRE RG26 5BS | | Price | £1,200,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £910,000 Feb 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/04/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £3,201/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5600-1197-0122-2225-3473) ## Description A timeless gem in the heart of Bramley. **Description** Designed by architects and inspired by the iconic style of Sir Edwin Lutyens, Pound Cottage was meticulously built on the site of the original cottage of the Beaurepaire Estate. Combining timeless charm with spacious, flexible living, this house is offered in excellent condition throughout. Upon entering, there is an impressive reception hall, where an oak-panelled staircase leads to the stunning vaulted drawing room, featuring a galleried landing. The hall leads into the formal dining room, overlooking the front of the house, and the spacious sitting room, which enjoys views of the rear garden and features a charming log-burning stove and French doors leading to a delightful undercroft, supported by attractive brick pillars. The dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room has a three-oven Aga and ample storage space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, offering additional storage. Off the inner hall, there are three generously sized double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom. This area could easily be adapted to create a self-contained annexe or additional reception rooms. The ground floor also offers a cloakroom, shower room, bathroom, utility room, and a boiler room. On the first floor, is the stunning drawing room, as well as a fourth bedroom, a fifth bedroom/study, a bathroom, and a versatile craft room/store. Outside Pound Cottage is approached via a gated block-paved driveway, providing ample parking and access to a detached double garage. The property is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, mostly laid to lawn with well-established flower beds and shrub borders. To the rear, the garden sits in around half an acre and enjoys a southerly aspect, offering a high degree of privacy and a peaceful outdoor retreat. The garden also features a lovely paved terrace – ideal for al fresco dining or relaxing in the sunshine. All measurements are approximate. **Location** Nestled in the heart of the active Hampshire village of Bramley, Pound Cottage offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort. Just a short stroll from local amenities, including a primary school, shop, bakery, public house, and train station with services to Basingstoke and Reading, this lovely property offers a tranquil yet well-connected lifestyle. The village is just 6 miles north of Basingstoke, with easy access to major road networks such as the A33, M3, and M4, linking you seamlessly to Basingstoke and Reading. Both towns offer a wealth of leisure, educational, and recreational facilities, with Basingstoke’s station providing direct services to Waterloo and Reading offering services to Paddington. Basingstoke 6 miles M3 (Junction6) 7 miles London Waterloo to Basingstoke, 45 minutes. All times and distances are approximate. Square Footage: 3,190 sq ft **Directions** RG26 5BS **Additional Info** Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas central heating. ## Property Photos - ![Pound Cottage](/listings/photos/162758105/1627429) - Pound Cottage - ![Front Door](/listings/photos/162758105/1627430) - Front Door - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/162758105/1627431) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/162758105/1627432) - Sitting Room - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/162758105/1627433) - Drawing Room - ![Kitchen/ Breakfast](/listings/photos/162758105/1627434) - Kitchen/ Breakfast - ![Aga](/listings/photos/162758105/1627435) - Aga - ![Kitchen/ Breakfast](/listings/photos/162758105/1627436) - Kitchen/ Breakfast - ![Still](/listings/photos/162758105/1627437) - Still - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/162758105/1627438) - Dining Room - ![Reception Hall](/listings/photos/162758105/1627439) - Reception Hall - ![Wood Pannelling](/listings/photos/162758105/1627440) - Wood Pannelling - ![Vaulted Ceiling](/listings/photos/162758105/1627441) - Vaulted Ceiling - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627442) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627443) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627444) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627445) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627446) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/162758105/1627447) - Bathroom - ![View](/listings/photos/162758105/1627448) - View - ![Fold Out Window](/listings/photos/162758105/1627449) - Fold Out Window - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/162758105/1627450) - Rear View - ![Into Garden](/listings/photos/162758105/1627451) - Into Garden - ![Large Lawns](/listings/photos/162758105/1627452) - Large Lawns - ![Steps Up](/listings/photos/162758105/1627453) - Steps Up - ![Sun Terrace](/listings/photos/162758105/1627454) - Sun Terrace - ![Mature Planting](/listings/photos/162758105/1627455) - Mature Planting - ![Alfresco Dining](/listings/photos/162758105/1627456) - Alfresco Dining - ![Brickwork](/listings/photos/162758105/1627457) - Brickwork - ![Woodburner](/listings/photos/162758105/1627458) - Woodburner ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/162758105/1627459) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/162758105/1627460) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | POUND COTTAGE THE STREET, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BS | £910,000 | 04/02/2021 | Detached | | POUND COTTAGE THE STREET, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BS | £360,000 | 15/11/1996 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 LEIGHTON CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GL | £575,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached | | 9 BEAUREPAIRE CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5DT | £790,000 | 14/11/2024 | Detached | | VICTORIA COTTAGE COOPERS LANE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BY | £675,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | 8 POUND CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BL | £650,000 | 15/08/2023 | Detached | | 9 WYNDHAM DRIVE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GN | £500,000 | 26/06/2023 | Detached | | 4 DUKES MEADOW, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GQ | £426,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 9 OAKMEAD, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5JD | £520,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached | | 13 POUND CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BL | £545,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | MINCHENS MINCHENS LANE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BH | £1,550,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 9 WESTLAKE GARDENS, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GP | £560,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 14 OAKMEAD, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5JD | £575,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached | | GREEN PASTURES COOPERS LANE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5DA | £674,000 | 13/06/2022 | Detached | | OLD STOCKS COOPERS LANE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BY | £590,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | 6 MINERVA ROAD, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GH | £537,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 16 WESTLAKE GARDENS, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GP | £427,500 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 14 RINGSHALL GARDENS, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BW | £586,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 9 POUND CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BL | £527,950 | 04/11/2021 | Detached | | 6 WESTLAKE GARDENS, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GP | £530,000 | 01/11/2021 | Detached | | 11 POUND CLOSE, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5BL | £500,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 7 BURLINGTON WAY, BRAMLEY, TADLEY, BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5GG | £680,000 | 09/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £620,948 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £747,828 (42 Detached, RG26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +60.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Basingstoke and Deane). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,179/mo - **Realistic:** £1,310/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,441/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Basingstoke (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £163,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £131,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,511/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 55.9% - **10y growth:** 34.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Basingstoke and Deane; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 16.6% - **10y growth (index):** 26.1% ## 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)