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139 THE STREET

NEWMARKET, KIRTLING, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB8 9PD

4 beds Listed 29 Jun 2015 (-4002d)

£525,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CB8 9PD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 139 THE STREET, NEWMARKET, KIRTLING, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB8 9PD |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £610,000 Jun 2021 |

## Description

**Old** **Cottage** ****

**ENTRANCE** **LOBBY** **** **** With exposed brick chimney and doors to the drawing room and sitting room.

**DRAWING** **ROOM** **** **21' 7" x 14' 3" (6.6m x 4.35m)** A characterful room of dual aspect with exposed beams, a staircase to the first floor and featuring an inglenook fireplace with bread oven and bressumer over.

**SITTING** **ROOM** **15' 5" x 11' 1" (4.7m x 3.4m)** A double aspect room with exposed beams, oak panelled wall and featuring an inglenook fireplace with fire pit, log grate and bressumer over.

**STUDY** **** **14' 11" x 11' 5" (4.55m x 3.5m)** With exposed beams and windows to the front and side aspect and featuring an oak panelled wall.

**BOOT** **ROOM** **** **9' 10" x 6' 6" (3.0m x 2.0m)** With space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring and a personal door to the courtyard.

**CLOAKROOM** **5' 2" x 2' 11" (1.6m x 0.9m)** With WC, wash hand basin and tiled flooring.

**LANDING** **** **** A spacious area with cast iron railings, exposed beams, an oak step and exposed brick chimney.

**BEDROOM** **3** ****  With a range of fitted wardrobes and drawer units, window to the rear aspect and exposed beams.  En-suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, WC, his and hers vanity sinks and an airing cupboard.

**BEDROOM** **4** **** With a range of fitted cupboards and drawers, exposed beams and a window to the side aspect.

**Modern** **Extension** ****

**FAMILY** **ROOM** **** **32' 3" x 14' 7" (9.85m x 4.45m)** With wood flooring, French doors to the garden and courtyard and with stairs rising to the first floor.

**KITCHEN** **** **32' 3" x 14' 7" (9.85m x 4.45m)** With a range of wall and base units set under worktops with double sink inset.  Integrated appliances include fridge freezer, range style cooker and dishwasher.  A separate preparation island provides additional worktop area with storage beneath, tiled flooring and windows to the front and rear aspect.

**First** **Floor** ****

**LANDING** **** With window to the side aspect, access to the roof space and rooms off:

**BEDROOM** **1** **** A spacious double aspect bedroom.  En-suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, WC, pedestal sink unit, airing cupboard and tiled flooring.

**BEDROOM** **2** ****  A bright room with window to the side aspect.  En-suite comprising corner shower, WC, pedestal sink unit and tiled flooring.

**Outside** **** The property is accessed via a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles in turn leading to the DOUBLE GARAGE.  The wrap around gardens include large expanses of lawn bordering the village cricket field.  An al fresco dining terrace sits around a charming duck pond and a fenced off gravel courtyard offers access to further dining area and features a brick built outbuilding.  The borders of the property feature mature hedging and trees.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/50640289/565482) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15567206
- **Address:** 139 The Street, Kirtling, CB8 9PD
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/01/2023
- **Work Completed:** 09/12/2022
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15629969
- **Address:** 139 The Street, Kirtling, CB8 9PD
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/02/2023
- **Work Completed:** 08/02/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 139 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £610,000 | 17/06/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 165 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £897,500 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| 163 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £770,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 161 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £1,115,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 161A THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £1,035,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 159A THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £550,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| THE BEEHIVE, 162 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £820,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 164 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD | £775,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 2 CHAPEL LANE, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PF | £490,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £806,563 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £613,238 (54 Detached, CB8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £916/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,018/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,120/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £127,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £101,800

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 69.8%
- **10y growth:** 41.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Cambridgeshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.3%

## 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

Last sold

£610,000 Jun 2021

Local average

£613,238 (-14.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,466 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Grade II Listed Cottage
Modern Extension
Spacious Grounds
Double Garage
Renovation Required
Four Bedrooms
Three Bathrooms
Kitchen/Family Room
Sought After Village
Excellent Potential

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Old Cottage **

ENTRANCE LOBBY With exposed brick chimney and doors to the drawing room and sitting room.

DRAWING ROOM 21' 7" x 14' 3" (6.6m x 4.35m) A characterful room of dual aspect with exposed beams, a staircase to the first floor and featuring an inglenook fireplace with bread oven and bressumer over.

SITTING ROOM 15' 5" x 11' 1" (4.7m x 3.4m) A double aspect room with exposed beams, oak panelled wall and featuring an inglenook fireplace with fire pit, log grate and bressumer over.

STUDY 14' 11" x 11' 5" (4.55m x 3.5m) With exposed beams and windows to the front and side aspect and featuring an oak panelled wall.

BOOT ROOM 9' 10" x 6' 6" (3.0m x 2.0m) With space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring and a personal door to the courtyard.

CLOAKROOM 5' 2" x 2' 11" (1.6m x 0.9m) With WC, wash hand basin and tiled flooring.

LANDING A spacious area with cast iron railings, exposed beams, an oak step and exposed brick chimney.

BEDROOM 3 With a range of fitted wardrobes and drawer units, window to the rear aspect and exposed beams. En-suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, WC, his and hers vanity sinks and an airing cupboard.

BEDROOM 4 With a range of fitted cupboards and drawers, exposed beams and a window to the side aspect.

Modern Extension

FAMILY ROOM 32' 3" x 14' 7" (9.85m x 4.45m) With wood flooring, French doors to the garden and courtyard and with stairs rising to the first floor.

KITCHEN 32' 3" x 14' 7" (9.85m x 4.45m) With a range of wall and base units set under worktops with double sink inset. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer, range style cooker and dishwasher. A separate preparation island provides additional worktop area with storage beneath, tiled flooring and windows to the front and rear aspect.

First Floor

LANDING With window to the side aspect, access to the roof space and rooms off:

BEDROOM 1 A spacious double aspect bedroom. En-suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, WC, pedestal sink unit, airing cupboard and tiled flooring.

BEDROOM 2 A bright room with window to the side aspect. En-suite comprising corner shower, WC, pedestal sink unit and tiled flooring.

Outside ** The property is accessed via a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles in turn leading to the DOUBLE GARAGE. The wrap around gardens include large expanses of lawn bordering the village cricket field. An al fresco dining terrace sits around a charming duck pond and a fenced off gravel courtyard offers access to further dining area and features a brick built outbuilding. The borders of the property feature mature hedging and trees.

Listed by

Newmarket

David Burr Estate Agents

Reference: 50640289

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15567206 Recent

Property Details

Street: 139 The Street

Town: Kirtling

Postcode: CB8 9PD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/01/2023

Work Completed: 09/12/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15629969 Recent

Property Details

Street: 139 The Street

Town: Kirtling

Postcode: CB8 9PD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/02/2023

Work Completed: 08/02/2023

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
Sold	17/06/2021 (4 years ago)	£610,000	—

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
165 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£897,500	08/12/2023	Detached
163 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£770,000	27/10/2023	Detached
161 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£1,115,000	19/10/2023	Detached
161A THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£1,035,000	13/10/2023	Detached
159A THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£550,000	12/10/2023	Detached
THE BEEHIVE, 162 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£820,000	28/01/2022	Detached
164 THE STREET, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PD	£775,000	29/06/2021	Detached
2 CHAPEL LANE, KIRTLING, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9PF	£490,000	28/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £806,563 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 69.8%

10y growth 41.5%

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

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 17.9%

10y (index) 34.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £916/mo

Realistic £1,018/mo

Optimistic £1,120/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Cambridgeshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Green	0.2 miles
Shop	Ashley Stores	3.4 miles
Train station	Dullingham	4.4 miles
Train station	Newmarket	4.7 miles
Shop	The Tanning Room	5.0 miles
Hospital	Newmarket Hospital (no A&E)	5.7 miles
Hospital	Glastonbury Court	10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	2

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Burrough Green CofE Primary School	Primary	3.0 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023
Cheveley CofE Primary School	Primary	3.0 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2013
Kettlefields Primary School	Primary	3.1 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2022
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	3.3 miles	Good — 16 May 2023
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School	Other	4.1 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%

Max investor price (0.8%) £127,250

Target investor price (1%) £101,800

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).