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Lower Basingwell Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32

South East

£400,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1433 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This Grade II listed three-bedroom cottage is set close to the centre of Bishop’s Waltham and combines period features with accommodation arranged over three levels. The ground floor includes a lounge, kitchen and a summer room overlooking the rear garden, with an adjoining shower room and storage room. There is also a cellar, while upstairs are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities. The rear garden extends a considerable distance from the house and includes paved areas, lawn and established planting. The property is described as having scope for improvements or reconfiguration, but any proposals would need to take account of its listed status and the relevant consents. Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected; services and appliances have not been tested. Full fibre broadband is reported as available, with speeds quoted by Openreach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £400,000, this Grade II listed cottage is offered at £279/sq ft, well below the local average of £405/sq ft—an attractive entry point for a three-bedroom period home in the heart of Bishop’s Waltham. Its light refresh is an opportunity to update the older finishes while retaining character such as the exposed beams and fireplace. The long, established garden and extra living space overlooking it add particular appeal; any reconfiguration would need to respect the listed status.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but apparently usable interior finishes while making the most of the cottage’s beams and fireplace details.
  • Enjoy the long garden, with its patio, lawn and mature planting, or refine the layout to suit your needs.
  • Make use of the additional garden-facing living space, cellar and three-level layout for flexible living.

Key risks

  • Grade II listed status may limit or complicate alterations and reconfiguration.

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Map

Location

Lower Basingwell Street, Bishops Waltham, SO32
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Botley Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Botley

  • Hedge End Rail Station

    3.9 miles

    Train · Hedge End

  • Swanwick Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Swanwick

  • Eastleigh Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Eastleigh

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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