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HILL VIEW, BUNTINGFORD, RUSHDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG9 0SJ

3 beds 2 baths 116 m² Listed 30 May 2025 (-416d)

£650,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

116 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£283,000 Sep 2006

Local average

£443,646 (+46.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,933 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Rural semi-detached three double bedroom
  • Approximate 90ft x 50ft garden
  • Sitting room with log burning stove
  • Large kitchen diner and a seperate utilty room
  • Separate first floor study with views, perfect for working from home
  • Downstairs shower room plus large first floor bathroom
  • EPC rating C
  • Garage and workshop
  • Parking for four vehicles
  • 20 minutes to Stevenage train station with fast train in to London.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Set in a peaceful, picturesque rural location of Rushden, is this beautiful semi-detached house spanning an impressive 1,313 square feet. The property boasts three spacious double bedrooms, complemented by a versatile study. The ground floor features two inviting reception rooms, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. A wood-burning stove adds a touch of warmth and charm, creating a cosy atmosphere during the colder months. The property is equipped with a well-appointed bathroom and a separate shower room, ensuring convenience for family living. Set on a generous plot, the house benefits from ample parking, The expansive rear garden, measuring approximately 90 by 50 feet, provides a wonderful outdoor space for gardening, play, or simply enjoying the fresh air. The front of the house enjoys stunning views over the North Hertfordshire countryside, the rear of the house over looks the large garden. 20 minutes to Stevenage train station with fast train in to London.

Location - Picturesque small village of Rushden and its Conservation Area, mid-way between Baldock and Buntingford in north Hertfordshire and both towns offer a wide range of facilities including shops, schools, pubs and restaurants.

Baldock railway station on the Cambridge to London mainline is just a 5.3 mile drive, Letchworth Garden City, Hitchin, Royston and Stevenage are also within easy reach. Regular train services run throughout the day to London from Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Stevenage. The fastest service from Baldock to London St Pancras takes 42 minutes, from Stevenage to London King's Cross just 23 minutes. From Baldock to Cambridge is 24 minutes.

For drivers, Rushden lies south of the A505 mid-way between the A1(M) and the A10

Entrance - Porch leading to UPVC front door with glazed side panel.

Entrance Hall - Wood effect Karndean flooring. Two radiators. Stairs to first floor. Understairs cupboard. Doors to:

Sitting Room - Wood effect Karndean flooring. Large window to front aspect. Radiator. Wood burning stove.

Kitchen Diner - Comprising of wall and base level units with wood effect countertop over. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated microwave, dishwasher and bin store. Space for fridge / freezer and electric cooker. Extractor over cooker space. Wood effect Karndean flooring. Inset ceiling lights. Window to garden aspect. French doors to dining area leading out to the garden.

Shower Room - Double length walk-in shower. Vanity wash hand basin. Low level flush w/c. Heated towel rail. Wall mirror. Fully tiled. Inset ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Under floor heating. Obscure window to side aspect.

Utility Room - Wall and base level units with countertop over. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for washing machine and a tumble dryer. Houses oil boiler. Extractor fan. Window to rear aspect. Door leading to garden. Houses consumer board.

First Floor - Turning stairs to first floor. Window to front aspect.

Landing - Light tunnel. Loft access. (Boarded and with power - no ladder)

Bedroom One - Wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Window to front aspect.

Bedroom Two - Wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Window to rear aspect. Access to loft. (Partially boarded, with power and ladder)

Bedroom Three - Window to rear aspect. Radiator.

Study - Wood effect flooring. Window to front aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom - Comprising of a corner bath and extensive vanity units with inset wash hand basin and fitted low level flush w/c. Wall mirror. Extractor fan. Inset ceiling lights. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Chrome ladder style radiator. Obscure window to side aspect. Tile effect Karndean flooring.

Outside -

Front Garden - Mostly laid to lawn.

Driveway - Driveway holds up to four vehicles and leads to the detached garage.

Garage & Workshop - Connected with power and water. Electric door to the garage.

Garden - Patio area to the house. Rises up to the lawn area. Timber shed with power plus two further timber sheds. Greenhouse. Oil tank situated behind the garage along with the rain water harvesting tank which holds 1000 litres which is used to water the garden. Outside tap and power sockets.

Agents Note - Oil central heating.

Listed by

Buntingford

Buntingford EA Limited

Reference: 162627719

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6974127

Property Details

Street: 8 Hill View

Town: Rushden

Postcode: SG9 0SJ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/11/2009

Work Completed: 16/10/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13673936

Property Details

Street: 8 Hill View

Town: Rushden

Postcode: SG9 0SJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/07/2019

Work Completed: 12/07/2019

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 14/09/2006 (19 years ago) £283,000

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
HILL VIEW 6, RUSHDEN, BUNTINGFORD, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 0SJ £340,000 20/02/2025 Semi-detached
HILL VIEW 7, RUSHDEN, BUNTINGFORD, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 0SJ £360,000 11/08/2023 Semi-detached

Area average: £350,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.5%
10y growth 13.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 17.2%
10y (index) 34.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,279/mo
Realistic £1,421/mo
Optimistic £1,563/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Stevenage & North Herts: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Treacle Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bus Shelter 0.2 miles
Hospital Unknown 1.6 miles
Shop Harriet Kelsall Jewelry and Cafe 2.4 miles
Shop Greggs 3.4 miles
Train station Baldock 4.1 miles
Train station Ashwell & Morden 4.5 miles
Hospital Cambridge Private Hospital (Orwell Grange) 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during May 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
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary 2.0 miles Requires improvement — 15 Jun 2023
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Weston Primary & Nursery School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 20 Dec 2012
Walkern Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Good — 19 May 2020
Round Diamond Primary School Primary 4.0 miles Outstanding — 11 Sep 2017

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £177,625
Target investor price (1%) £142,100
  • 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).