# 1 bedroom flat for sale (SP1 1AL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6, SARUM LODGE, THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE SP1 1AL |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £195,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

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Welcome to Sarum Lodge, a generously sized and well-maintained one-bedroom ground floor apartment, ideally located in the heart of Salisbury within the desirable Sarum Lodge development. Offering approximately 660 sq ft of internal space, this peaceful and light-filled apartment opens directly onto the beautifully maintained communal gardens and benefits from the full range of facilities provided within the development. Completed in 2018 by Churchill Retirement Living, Sarum Lodge is purpose-built for independent living with support, and includes a Lodge Manager, spacious owners lounge, guest suite, buggy store, lift access to all floors, and some secure gated parking.

A welcoming entrance hall provides access to all rooms and includes a large storage cupboard housing the water system, with additional storage space for linen and coats. The sitting/dining room is bright and generously proportioned, with an electric fire set into a stone-effect surround, and a glazed door leading to the communal gardens. 

Thekitchen, accessed directly from the sitting room, is fitted with high-gloss grey cabinetry, stone-effect worktops, and a full range of integrated Zanussi appliances including an electric hob, eye-level double oven, washer/dryer, fridge, and freezer. The double bedroom is well-sized and peaceful, featuring a large window with garden views and a built-in mirrored wardrobe. 

The contemporary shower room is fully tiled and fitted with a walk-in shower, WC with concealed cistern, wash basin, illuminated mirror, and towel radiator.

The development is located within Salisbury's historic Three Swans Chequer, offering level access to the city's full range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, leisure and cultural attractions, and the twice-weekly Charter Market in the Market Square. The mainline railway station, with direct services to London Waterloo (approx. 90 minutes), is also within walking distance. Communal areas include a spacious residents lounge, landscaped gardens, a guest suite (available for visitor stays), and an on-site Lodge Manager available weekdays during working hours.

A separate entrance on Rollestone Street leads to secure parking, a buggy store, and a shoppers entrance for easy access to Endless Street. Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Heating and hot water are covered by the service charge. Superfast fibre broadband is available (BT estimate: 70&71Mb download speed).

Lease conditions require at least one resident to be 60 or over; a second occupant must be at least 55.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/170457875/1409113) - Photo 6
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- ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/170457875/1409117) - Photo 5
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- ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/170457875/1409120) - Photo 1
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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170457875/1409123) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Graph ](/listings/photos/170457875/1409124) - Energy Performance Graph 

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SARUM LODGE 6 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £195,000 | 27/02/2026 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 6 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £279,950 | 14/04/2020 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 6 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £291,950 | 20/02/2018 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SARUM LODGE 40 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £118,400 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| ST. EDMUNDS GATE, 49 - 61 FLAT 14 ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1FD | £309,500 | 31/10/2025 | Flat |
| LUDLOW HOUSE, 42 - 44 10 CHIPPER LANE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1BG | £305,000 | 12/02/2025 | Flat |
| ROLLESTONE HOUSE, 8 - 12 FLAT 8 ROLLESTONE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1EA | £215,000 | 18/12/2023 | Flat |
| ROLLESTONE HOUSE, 8 - 12 FLAT 11 ROLLESTONE STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1EA | £195,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat |
| 32 THREE CUPPES LANE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1ER | £199,950 | 21/07/2023 | Flat |
| 31 THREE CUPPES LANE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1ER | £183,000 | 05/07/2023 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 12 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £200,000 | 28/03/2023 | Flat |
| 44B WINCHESTER STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1HG | £150,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| 44A WINCHESTER STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1HG | £142,500 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 24 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £160,000 | 27/01/2023 | Flat |
| 35 ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1EF | £89,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| THREE CUPPES HOUSE FLAT 3 ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1EF | £175,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| 9 - 11 FLAT 6 ENDLESS STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1DL | £256,444 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 17 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £244,450 | 18/10/2022 | Flat |
| SARUM LODGE 28 THREE SWANS CHEQUER, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1AL | £217,500 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| 9 - 11 FLAT 3 ENDLESS STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1DL | £250,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat |
| ST. EDMUNDS GATE, 49 - 61 FLAT 11 ST EDMUNDS CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1FD | £296,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 9 - 11 FLAT 2 ENDLESS STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1DL | £187,000 | 08/09/2022 | Flat |
| 9 - 11 FLAT 5 ENDLESS STREET, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP1 1DL | £190,000 | 18/08/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £204,187 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £226,756 (29 Flat, SP1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £962/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,069/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,176/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Salisbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Minster Street, SP1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Milford St, SP1 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.4%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.1%
- **10y growth:** -40.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wiltshire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 4.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 15.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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