# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (PE27 5JQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 FARTHING LANE, ST IVES, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE27 5JQ | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 180 m² | | Last sold | £442,000 Mar 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/03/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £2,113/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,900 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9176-3024-8207-5487-9200) ## Description Guide Price £450,000 to £475,000. A substantial detached home measuring approximately 2380 SQ-FT offered with No Forward Chain. Although a little tired and in need of some updating the property offers great potential to be a fantastic home and is located south of St Audrey Lane and within an easy walk to St Ives town centre the Guided Busway to Cambridge. Guide Price £450,000 to £475,000. A substantial detached home measuring approximately 2380 SQ-FT offered with No Forward Chain. Although a little tired and in need of some updating the property offers great potential to be a fantastic home and is located south of St Audrey Lane and within an easy walk to St Ives town centre the Guided Busway to Cambridge. The good sized accommodation briefly comprises, five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room and conservatory. Outside the property boasts a southerly facing rear garden and ample off road parking provided by a large block paved driveway which leads to a double garage. A viewing is essential to fully appreciate the space and potential offered. Ground Floor Entrance Hall Shower Room Lounge 6.57m (21'7") x 3.98m (13'1") Kitchen/Diner 6.22m (20'5") x 4.37m (14'4") Conservatory 3.83m (12'7") x 3.54m (11'7") Utility Room 2.52m (8'3") x 2.10m (6'11") First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 5.50m (18') x 2.93m (9'7") En-suite Shower Room Bedroom 2 3.45m (11'4") x 3.44m (11'4") Bedroom 3 3.42m (11'3") x 3.24m (10'8") Bedroom 4 3.66m (12') max x 3.00m (9'10") Bedroom 5 3.20m (10'6") max x 3.03m (9'11") Bathroom Outside Double Garage 5.50m (18') x 5.11m (16'9") Further Information Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242794) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242795) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242798) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242799) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242801) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242802) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242803) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242804) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242805) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242806) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242807) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242808) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144820937/1242809) ## Floorplans - ![GF and FF Floor Plan Not To Scale](/listings/photos/144820937/1242810) - GF and FF Floor Plan Not To Scale ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #5034838 - **Address:** 3 Farthing Lane, ST. IVES, PE27 5JQ - **Certificate Issued:** 10/09/2007 - **Work Completed:** 23/04/2007 - **Items:** 14 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 FARTHING LANE, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5JQ | £442,000 | 25/03/2024 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 WARREN ROAD, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5NX | £375,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | 22 ROOKERY CLOSE, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5FX | £505,000 | 11/05/2023 | Detached | | 23 WARREN ROAD, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5NX | £560,000 | 27/01/2023 | Detached | | 5 PARK AVENUE, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5JW | £820,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached | | 116 NEEDINGWORTH ROAD, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5JY | £527,500 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 FARTHING LANE, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5JQ | £415,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached | | 2A SHEEPFOLD, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5FY | £500,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached | | 16 ROOKERY CLOSE, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5FX | £650,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 4 SHEEPFOLD, ST IVES, HUNTINGDONSHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE27 5FY | £500,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £415,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £554,688 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £422,750 (22 Detached, PE27, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Huntingdonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £942/mo - **Realistic:** £1,047/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,152/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Huntingdon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £104,700 *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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.3% - **10y growth:** 18.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Huntingdonshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.3% - **5y growth (index):** 15.8% - **10y growth (index):** 38.1% ## 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)