# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BR2 8LQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 COTTAGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON BR2 8LQ |
| Price | £560,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £560,000 Oct 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 28/05/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,159/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,715

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£40)
- 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/3800-4419-0322-7326-3543)

## Description

An Exciting Opportunity to Own a Charming Family Home in Bromley.

Prepare to be enchanted by this rare-to-market, *** CHAIN FREE *** gem nestled in a tranquil cul-de-sac in Bromley. Built in 1969 on what was once a picturesque English orchard, this semi-detached family home boasts an incredibly spacious 3000 sq ft south-east facing garden, perfect for basking in the sun.

Open House Viewing - by appointment only. 

This well-maintained and ready to move in property has been lovingly cared for by the same family for over half a century and offers ample space to extend and transform into your dream home. With three double bedrooms, a bright study (or fourth bedroom), a generous living and dining area,  island-seating kitchen, and a separate utility and storage space, you will find everything you need for comfortable, modern family living. The greenhouse and concrete garden shed provide additional charm and practicality. 

The property is double-glazed with central heating and falls under Council Tax Band D.

Just minutes' walk from the serene Richmal Crompton Fields and Bromley Common, you'll enjoy suburban life while being close to fantastic local amenities. The Glades Shopping Centre, golf courses, leisure centres and Princess Royal University Hospital are all within easy reach. Excellent schools and direct transport links to London's major hubs like Victoria, Charing Cross, London Bridge, and Blackfriars make this an unbeatable location for families and professionals alike.

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to own a charming family home with vast potential in one of Bromley's most desirable areas. Schedule your viewing today and start imagining the endless possibilities for your new home!

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/149969165/1627624)
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/149969165/1627625) - Garden
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/149969165/1627626) - Entrance
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149969165/1627627) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/149969165/1627628) - Living Room
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/149969165/1627629) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149969165/1627630) - Bedroom 2
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/149969165/1627631) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/149969165/1627632) - Garden
- ![Study / Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/149969165/1627633) - Study / Bedroom 4
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/149969165/1627634) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149969165/1627635) - Bedroom 2
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149969165/1627636) - Kitchen
- ![Hallway ](/listings/photos/149969165/1627637) - Hallway 
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/149969165/1627638) - Living Room
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/149969165/1627639) - Master Bedroom
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/149969165/1627640) - Living Room
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/149969165/1627641) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/149969165/1627642) - Bathroom
- ![Front](/listings/photos/149969165/1627643) - Front
- ![Garden View](/listings/photos/149969165/1627644) - Garden View
- ![Front](/listings/photos/149969165/1627645) - Front
- ![Back of House](/listings/photos/149969165/1627646) - Back of House
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/149969165/1627647) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Cottage Avenue Floor](/listings/photos/149969165/1627648) - Cottage Avenue Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/149969165/1627649) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 COTTAGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LQ | £560,000 | 15/10/2024 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 LOWER GRAVEL ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LJ | £524,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 127 HASTINGS ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8NH | £630,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BARHAM CLOSE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LU | £480,000 | 12/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 COTTAGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LQ | £380,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 BRADFORD CLOSE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8NR | £507,500 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 96 LOWER GRAVEL ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LJ | £695,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 BARHAM CLOSE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LU | £586,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 59 LOWER GRAVEL ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LP | £530,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 LOWER GRAVEL ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LR | £550,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 123 HASTINGS ROAD, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8NH | £390,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 CHURCH LANE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LB | £530,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 COTTAGE AVENUE, BROMLEY, GREATER LONDON, BR2 8LQ | £365,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £372,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £542,250 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £626,328 (47 Semi-detached, BR2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bromley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,510/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,678/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,846/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Outer South East London (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,546/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, Brewery Road, BR2 | £2,350/mo | 3 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Hawksmoor Grove, BR2 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, George Lane, BR2 | £2,300/mo | 3 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,283/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £287,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £230,000

*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 £2,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2%

*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:** £6,747/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.8%
- **10y growth:** 10.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bromley; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.1%

## 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)