For sale Detached

2 BRIDEWELL CLOSE

BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG9 9AY

5 beds 1 baths 1,152 sq ft Listed 18 Apr 2026 (-200d)

£635,000

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Reduced on 22 Sep 2026 · Was £650,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SG9 9AY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 BRIDEWELL CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG9 9AY |
| Price | £635,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 107 m² |
| Last sold | £475,000 Jan 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/11/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £1,116/year

### Recommendations
- W1 (1,200)
- E (30)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2228-0936-7209-6018-5994)

## Description

Located in one of Buntingford’s most sought-after locations, this five-bedroom detached family home sits on a generous plot and offers exceptional scope to extend or remodel (STPP), making it ideal for buyers looking to create a superb long-term home. Just a short walk from the High Street, and enjoying attractive views towards the ford and open countryside, the property already provides excellent space, including a welcoming hallway with cloakroom, a well-proportioned dual-aspect living room, a modern white-gloss kitchen with integrated appliances, and a bright conservatory/garden room. Upstairs, a large landing leads to five bedrooms and a refitted family shower room. Outside, the integral garage, block-paved driveway and additional side parking offer plenty of off-street parking, while the mature, walled south-facing rear garden is of impressive size. A rare opportunity in a prime Buntingford setting, offered chain free, with clear potential to add value and tailor the home to your needs.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![2 Bridewell Close (1).jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885240) - 2 Bridewell Close (1).jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174623867/1885241) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8244132
- **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2011
- **Work Completed:** 19/05/2011
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6816827
- **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/09/2009
- **Work Completed:** 10/08/2009
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3017354
- **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 10/08/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #881868
- **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 07/05/2003
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 BRIDEWELL CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AY | £475,000 | 31/01/2020 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £570,000 | 04/06/2025 | Detached |
| 4 GARDEN ROAD, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9HG | £512,500 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| 6 THE CAUSEWAY, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9ET | £581,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 YEW TREE COURT, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9FQ | £665,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| 24 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 16 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £565,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached |
| 13 WHITE HART CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9DG | £655,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AS | £387,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £546,313 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £640,188 (16 Detached, SG9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -0.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,395/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,550/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,705/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,935/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -50.8%
- **10y growth:** -9.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of August 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

107 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£475,000 Jan 2020

Price per m²

£5,935/m²

Local average

£640,188 (-0.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,379 of 33,755)

Street crime

54 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

OFFERED CHAIN FREE
FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY
SUPERB CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION WITHIN SHORT WALK TO AMENETIES
OFF-STREET PARKING AND GARAGE
MATURE SOUTH FACING GARDEN

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: Yes
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Listed by

Buntingford

Jonathan Hunt Estate Agency

Reference: 174623867

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/11/2018

Expiry date: 21/11/2028

Current heating cost: £1,116/year

Potential heating cost: £992/year

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (30)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~415 m² (0.10 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

2 Bridewell Close (1).jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8244132

Property Details

Street: 2 Bridewell Close

Town: BUNTINGFORD

Postcode: SG9 9AY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 28/06/2011

Work Completed: 19/05/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6816827

Property Details

Street: 2 Bridewell Close

Town: BUNTINGFORD

Postcode: SG9 9AY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/09/2009

Work Completed: 10/08/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3017354

Property Details

Street: 2 Bridewell Close

Town: BUNTINGFORD

Postcode: SG9 9AY

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 05/09/2005

Work Completed: 10/08/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #881868

Property Details

Street: 2 Bridewell Close

Town: BUNTINGFORD

Postcode: SG9 9AY

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 07/05/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£635,000	+33.7%
Sold	31/01/2020 (6 years ago)	£475,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
26 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW	£570,000	04/06/2025	Detached
4 GARDEN ROAD, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9HG	£512,500	08/06/2023	Detached
6 THE CAUSEWAY, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9ET	£581,000	07/10/2022	Detached
1 YEW TREE COURT, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9FQ	£665,000	06/10/2022	Detached
24 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW	£435,000	26/08/2022	Detached
16 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW	£565,000	29/03/2022	Detached
13 WHITE HART CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9DG	£655,000	04/03/2022	Detached
1 CHURCH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AS	£387,000	20/12/2021	Detached

Area average: £546,313 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -50.8%

10y growth -9.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of August 2026.

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 12.9%

10y (index) 22.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,395/mo

Realistic £1,550/mo

Optimistic £1,705/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £1,596/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SG9 9AY

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	J. Oliver Radley Opticians	0.1 miles
Shop	Days	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Crown Inn	0.2 miles
Hospital	Unknown	2.7 miles
Train station	Ashwell & Morden	6.9 miles
Train station	Royston	7.2 miles
Hospital	Jacob's Neuro Centre	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Anti-social behaviour	17
Burglary	5
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	54

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Layston Church of England First School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 12 Feb 2024
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Nov 2018
Millfield First and Nursery School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2024
Freman College	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2015
Buntingford First School	Primary	0.9 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental comparables data is not available for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £193,750

Target investor price (1%) £155,000

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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