# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (CO10 0EX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 OAK ROAD, SUDBURY, GREAT CORNARD, SUFFOLK CO10 0EX |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £119,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/06/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £663/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- C (30)
- E (40)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- O3 (1,400)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0898-9042-6213-7680-9244)

## Description

Guide Price £125,000 - £130,000 - Discover a promising investment nestled in the heart of Great Cornard, Sudbury. This first floor maisonette on Oak Road is exclusively available to Cash Buyers looking to invest. This property offers two double bedrooms along with a convenient garage in block.

Upon entering you are welcomed by a convenient storage area perfect for coats and shoes. Ascending the staircase to the main living space you will find a spacious lounge adorned with laminate flooring and a large double glazed front aspect window allowing for natural light. The lounge is generously sized accommodating both relaxation and a family dining area. The kitchen accessible from the lounge features worktop units, overhead storage, oven, space for utilities and splash back tiled walls along with a double glazed window for added brightness. 

The property boasts two double size bedrooms both carpeted and fitted with double glazed windows with rear aspect. These rooms offer ample space and storage options making them ideal for comfortable living. The family bathroom includes a bath tub, overhead electric shower, low level sink and a W.C catering for all your essential needs. 

Outside

One of the highlights of this maisonette is the private rear garden accessed via a path running alongside the property. The garden positioned furthest to the rear is well maintained and offers a tranquil retreat for outdoor enjoyment. Additional storage is provided by garage in block enhancing the practicality of this home. 

**Location**

Great Cornard is a popular village within a short drive of the market town of Sudbury. The village offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities including doctors surgery, primary and secondary schools and a range of shops. Sudbury itself offers an excellent range of leisure and shopping facilities as well as a branch line rail link to London's Liverpool Street station via Marks Tey.

**Directions**

Please use the postcode CO10 0EX for SatNav.

**Important Information**

Council Tax Band - A

Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - Leasehold

EPC rating - E

Our ref - SUD240229/MR

Lease details - Subject to confirmation from the management company.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/148338272/309413) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/148338272/309414) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13320240
- **Address:** 42 Oak Road, Great Cornard, CO10 0EX
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/12/2018
- **Work Completed:** 04/12/2018
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £119,000 | 14/10/2025 | Flat |
| 42 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £95,000 | 08/07/2011 | Flat |
| 42 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £104,000 | 17/06/2005 | Flat |
| 42 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £82,500 | 12/06/2003 | Flat |
| 42 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £52,000 | 14/07/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 BEECH ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EZ | £165,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| 19 DE GREYS CLOSE, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0NB | £135,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| 91 MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YL | £115,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| 46 QUEENSWAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0HQ | £145,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 34 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EX | £240,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 67 MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YQ | £77,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat |
| 3 OAK ROAD, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0EY | £165,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| 111A MALLARD WAY, GREAT CORNARD, SUDBURY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, CO10 0YL | £160,000 | 20/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £240,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £137,429 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £165,469 (16 Flat, CO10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £873/mo
- **Realistic:** £970/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,067/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Oak Road, CO10 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kempson Drive, CO10 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kempson Drive, CO10 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kingsbury Walk, CO10 | £1,025/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, De Greys Close, CO10 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Butt Road, CO10 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sudbury, CO10 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £996/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £995/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £378/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,049/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 22.8%
- **10y growth:** 51.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Babergh; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.4%
- **5y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 12.7%

## Flood risk

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

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