3-bedroom bungalow · NN13 5QA
Sold STCListed 66 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
A Spacious Three-Bedroom Detached Bungalow with Beautiful Open Views, Mature Gardens & Generous Parking | Wappenham Road, Helmdon Set within the sought-after village of Helmdon, this wonderfully individual three-bedroom bungalow enjoys an enviable position surrounded by a sense of openness, with beautiful views to the front and open fields beyond the rear garden.
Offering approximately 1,550 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation, the property combines generous single-storey living with a mature, private garden and a number of thoughtful improvements completed by the current owner.
Believed to date from the 1960s or 1970s, the bungalow had already been comprehensively refurbished and extended prior to the current owner's purchase.
Since then, it has continued to be carefully improved, most notably in 2025 when the former utility room was incorporated into the kitchen to create a significantly larger and more impressive space.
The kitchen was fitted by Howdens in 2025 and provides a stylish and practical heart to the home, complemented by new flooring throughout the kitchen and utility areas.
A new utility and boot room was created to the rear of the garage, also fitted with matching Howdens units, a sink and useful additional storage.
The oil-fired combination boiler was relocated here as part of the works.
The lounge/dining room is a particularly impressive L-shaped space, offering plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining.
Two windows to the front frame far-reaching views across the village and surrounding fields, while French doors open directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Throughout the property, oak internal doors add a lovely sense of quality, while a wood-burning stove provides an inviting focal point and has been regularly serviced, with the chimney swept annually.
Bespoke storage has also been incorporated throughout, including shelving within the hall cupboard.
The bungalow offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes to bedrooms one and three.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, complemented by a separate family bathroom.
Bedroom three is particularly versatile and features bespoke fitted drawers, a filing cabinet and desk, making it equally well suited as a bedroom or substantial home-working space.
Outside is where this bungalow really comes into its own. The property sits within a large and established garden which wraps around the home and enjoys a predominantly westerly aspect.
Mature planting and established fruit trees create a wonderfully private setting, with the garden not overlooked and open countryside providing an attractive backdrop.
A choice of patio areas creates plenty of opportunity for outdoor dining and entertaining throughout the day, while practical additions include a larger garden shed, separate wood and bin stores, screened oil tank, additional external lighting and a hot and cold outside tap – particularly useful for keen gardeners and dog owners.
The rear dry stone wall has been repaired and recapped, while further fencing has been introduced to enhance the garden's sense of enclosure and privacy.
To the front, there is generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles together with a garage benefiting from power, fitted cupboards and an electric roller door.
Despite the creation of the utility/boot room to its rear, the garage remains large enough to accommodate a car.
The loft provides further useful storage, being partially boarded where there is sufficient standing height and equipped with both lighting and a loft ladder.
For anyone looking for a spacious bungalow with privacy, generous gardens and a genuine connection to the surrounding countryside, while remaining within an established village community, Wappenham Road offers an especially appealing combination.
Helmdon is a friendly and well-established Northamptonshire village surrounded by attractive countryside yet conveniently placed for access to Brackley and the wider road network.
The village itself offers a local pub, primary school and pre-school, alongside a visiting Post Office and community meeting place.
A variety of clubs, groups and village activities contribute to a strong sense of community.
Brackley is within easy reach for a broader range of everyday amenities, shops and services, while the location is also well positioned for road links towards both the M40 and M1.
Brackley town centre is approximately 5.0 miles away, Silverstone village approximately 7.0 miles, M40 Junction 10 at Ardley approximately 14.3 miles and M1 Junction 15a at Northampton Services approximately 14.4 miles.
For buyers wanting the peace and character of village life without feeling isolated, Helmdon provides an excellent balance.
Please note: The seller is an employee of Boughtons Estate Agents LTD Parking - Driveway Large driveway and garage.
Disclaimer By law, we must carry out anti-money laundering checks for buyers and sellers.
These are handled on our behalf by Lifetime Legal, who will contact you once you instruct us to sell or have an offer accepted. An £80 fee (incl. VAT) covers required data and any manual checks.
This must be paid before we can publish your property (for vendors) or issue a memorandum of sale (for buyers). The fee is non-refundable and paid directly to Lifetime Legal.
We receive a portion of this fee for facilitating the checks.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About Wappenham Road, Helmdon, NN13
Explore nearby