Description
Prime Sutton buy-to-let house: 4 bedrooms, private garden, £2,450 pcm income, delivering a 5.7% gross rental yield and excellent growth potential.
This Sutton buy-to-let house at Bushey Road, Sutton, SM1 1QS represents an outstanding investment opportunity. With four bedrooms—including a spacious ground-floor suite—it combines flexibility for professional sharers or a family tenancy. The open-plan kitchen and dining area flows onto a private rear garden, providing both functionality and tenant appeal. Upstairs you’ll find a large family bathroom alongside one double and two single bedrooms, all featuring bright rooms and excellent airflow. Moreover, the property is clean, well-maintained and ready for immediate re-letting at £2,450 pcm.
Situated in a quiet, residential enclave, this home is within walking distance of local shops, cafés and green spaces. Sutton town centre offers superb rail connections into London via Sutton Station (TfL details) and numerous bus routes. Additionally, reputable schools such as Sutton Grammar and Wallington High School lie just a short drive away. Therefore, tenant demand remains strong across professional, family, and mixed-use tenancies.
Investors will appreciate that all compliance certificates—including EPC, gas safety and electrical—are up to date. A prudent rental-review strategy could further enhance yields, while a conservative capital growth forecast of 3% p.a. suggests value appreciation to approximately £597,000 in five years.
Income
Metric | Value |
---|---|
Purchase Price | £515,000 |
Monthly Rent | £2,450 |
Annual Rental Income | £29,400 |
Gross Rental Yield | 5.71% |
Net Annual Income | £15,966 |
Net Rental Yield | 3.10% |
Investment Analysis

Figure 1: Annual return comparison for cash purchase vs. leveraged scenarios
This chart illustrates that a cash purchase secures a 3.1% net yield immediately, while mortgage financing at improved rates (4.0%–4.5%) can turn the scheme cash-flow positive. Meanwhile, projected capital gains of £82k–£142k over five years further bolster total returns.
Location & Transport
Bushey Road is a quiet residential street 0.5 miles from Sutton Station (Thameslink & Southern services). Local amenities include:
- Sutton High Street shops & cafés
- Sutton Grammar & Wallington High School (Ofsted reports)
- Green corridors at Greenshaw Woods
For area statistics, see our Sutton Area Guide or use the Rental Yield Calculator.
Media Links
- Sutton Council: https://www.sutton.gov.uk
- TfL Sutton Station: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/rail/sutton
- Ofsted School Reports: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk
- UK Buy-to-Let Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/buy-to-let
- Rightmove Sutton Market: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/area-guides/Sutton-market-trends
Viewing & Contact
Palace Auctions Investment Team
📞 +44 20 7123 4567 ✉️ investments@palaceauctions.co.uk
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