# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CM5 9AZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 MAYFLOWER WAY, ONGAR, ESSEX CM5 9AZ |
| Price | £675,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 133 m² |
| Last sold | £665,000 Dec 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 01/07/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,108/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0034-1209-3704-1254-0604)

## Description

Situated within picturesque Ongar this exceptional five bedroom home offers the opportunity for downstairs living. 

An expansive living, kitchen and dining space is sure to become the heart of the home, opening onto the garden with bi fold doors to create an impressive space for entertaining. The addition of a separate utility space adds a practical element.  

The property benefits from a ground floor bedroom, with dedicated en suite, presenting the opportunity for downstairs living in this large family home.  

On the first floor the spacious master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en suite creating a sanctuary to rest and recuperate in away from the rest of the home. Three further bedrooms create a versatile layout depending on your requirements and are complemented by a large family bathroom. 

Externally the beautifully presented property boasts off road parking for multiple cars and side access. A good sized rear garden offers patio, lawn and decking areas ideal for al fresco meals in warmer weather. This modern space currently features an outbuilding which allows a variety of uses from home office to gym.

Ideally located in Ongar the property offers ample opportunity to explore nature and the great outdoors. The property has good transport links including the M11, A414 and Epping underground station for the Central Line or Brentwood's Elizabeth Line in the neighbouring towns. It also has a great selections of shops, supermarkets, amenities and well regarded schools across the local and surrounding areas. 

Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!

Council Tax Epping Forest E

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These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. On occasion photographs may be owner supplied. On most occasions features and facilities of a property are owner advised and potential buyers/tenants are advised to confirm these. Please note that service charge, ground rent and lease lengths are subject to change, and the information we have supplied was true at time of instruction. References to the tenure, lease length, ground rent and service charges for any property are based on information supplied by the seller, buyers are advised to obtain verification of these stated figures from their solicitor before purchasing. Any mention of planning potential or planning permission is based on the current owners opinion, a potential buyer should assume that this is a speculative opinion only and is not based on planning permission being granted or professional advice, unless otherwise stated. Any reference to distance to stations, amenities or schools are taken from portal estimated distances, buyers are advised to do their own research on distances. Buyers/Tenants must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Durden & Hunt are a proud member of The Property Ombudsmen.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173674259/929680) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #2743879
- **Address:** 9 Mayflower Way, ONGAR, CM5 9AZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/05/2005
- **Work Completed:** 26/04/2005
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15919872
- **Address:** 9 Mayflower Way, ONGAR, CM5 9AZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 01/05/2023
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 MAYFLOWER WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AZ | £665,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AU | £470,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 WALTER MEAD CLOSE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0BW | £500,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CHURCHILL CLOSE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BH | £555,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AU | £457,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 ONSLOW GARDENS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BG | £494,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AU | £520,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 37 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AU | £430,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ONSLOW GARDENS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BG | £550,000 | 11/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 MAYFLOWER WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AZ | £485,000 | 04/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 MAYFLOWER WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AZ | £615,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| 4 CHURCHILL CLOSE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BH | £470,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 GREAT LAWN, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0AA | £590,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34 MAYFLOWER WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AZ | £505,000 | 24/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 ONSLOW GARDENS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BG | £500,000 | 22/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CHURCHILL CLOSE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BH | £490,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 BOWES DRIVE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AX | £560,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 ONSLOW GARDENS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BG | £650,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 GREAT LAWN, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0AA | £555,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 VICTORIA ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9FE | £440,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ONSLOW GARDENS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BG | £620,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MARKS AVENUE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AY | £495,000 | 20/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 VICTORIA ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9FE | £480,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 WALTER MEAD CLOSE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0BW | £390,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £535,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £510,800 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £487,132 (19 Semi-detached, CM5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +38.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,658/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,842/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,026/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,371/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £230,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £184,200

*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:** £5,075/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7.2%
- **10y growth:** 7.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Epping Forest; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 11%
- **10y growth (index):** 20.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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