# 5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SG9 0SJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | RAINBOW END, BUNTINGFORD, RUSHDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE SG9 0SJ |
| Price | £499,995 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 148 m² |
| Last sold | £460,000 Mar 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,360

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£110)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0602-2855-7322-9427-8331)

## Description

A  DETACHED COUNTRY BUNGALOW IN A LARGE PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER OF AN ACRE THAT ADJOINS COUNTRYSIDE. Built in 1953 for the family of the present owners this spacious and well proportioned bungalow was further enlarged in 1981 and still presents an excellent opportunity for those wishing to carry out some updating to create a fine family home.  The property is situated in a small country lane with fields to the side and rear and views to the front over countryside.  Rushden is a sought after and  pretty village that is situated five miles to the west of Buntingford within easy reach by car of Baldock and Stevenage.

Entrance HallWood laminate floor. Glazed door to:

Dining Hall18'5 x 10'5 (5.61m x 3.18m)

Windows to the front aspect. Wall light points. Wood laminate flooring. Radiator.

Study7'1 x 5'11 (2.16m x 1.80m)

Window to front. Radiator.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room15'2 x 12' (4.62m x 3.66m)

Refitted with a good range of wall and base level units with worktop surfaces and tiled surrounds. Windows to front aspect. Built in oven and hob with cooker hood over. Plumbing for washing machine. Further appliance space. Oil fired boiler. Door to side porch with quarry tiled floor and door to the outside.

Lounge22'9 x 20' (6.93m x 6.10m)

A large room with windows to two aspects and patio doors opening onto the garden. Attractive fireplace with stone hearth and wood burning stove ( currently not fitted but remaining at the property) . Radiators.

Bedroom One15'5 x 8'2 (4.70m x 2.49m)

Two windows to the front. Radiator.

Bedroom Two9'9 x 8' (2.97m x 2.44m)

Window to the side aspect. Radiator.

Inner HallwayShower RoomFully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Further tiled surrounds. WC and wash basin.

Bedroom Three15'4 x 10'11 (4.67m x 3.33m)

Window to the rear. Radiator.

Inner HallwayBuilt in airing cupboard. Access to loft.

Store Room7'2 x 4' (2.18m x 1.22m)

Built in cupboard

Bedroom Four11' x 13'2 (3.35m x 4.01m)

Window to rear. Radiator. Built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Five11' x 10'2 (3.35m x 3.10m)

Radiator. Window to rear.

Bathroom9'3 x 6' (2.82m x 1.83m)

Refitted with a white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with electric shower over. WC and wash basin. Ladder style heated towel rail. Window to side. Fully tiled walls and floor.

Front Garden & DrivewayThe property is approached off the small lane by its own driveway that provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the garage. The front garden is of a good size and laid to lawn with mature hedges to the front.

Detached Garage19'4 x 10'6 (5.89m x 3.20m)

Up and over door, light. Power and rear personal door.

The Rear GardenA particular feature of the property is the large plot that it sits upon which is just over a quarter of an acre in all. The rear garden is a particularly good size and laid mainly to lawn with shrubs and adjoins countryside to the rear. Oil tank. Outside tap. Two useful stores.

Agents NoteThe properties oil fired heating system has currently been drained down and the central heating off. Therefore all potential purchasers should satisfy themselves that it is in working order before commitment.

EpcEPC Rating D.

A  DETACHED COUNTRY BUNGALOW IN A LARGE PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER OF AN ACRE THAT ADJOINS COUNTRYSIDE.

Ensum Brown/Fine and Country their clients and any joint agents give notice that they have no authority to make or give representation or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any contract. They have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, heating systems, drains or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Interested parties are advised to obtain

verification from their surveyor, a relevant contractor or confirmation through their legal representatives. Statements pertaining to tenure are also given in good faith and should be verified by your legal representative. Where provided, floor plans are shown purely as an indication of layout and are not to scale and should not be treated as such.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/40960363/1358678) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| RAINBOW END, RUSHDEN, BUNTINGFORD, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 0SJ | £460,000 | 17/03/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE LODGE MILL END, RUSHDEN, BUNTINGFORD, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 0SZ | £745,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £745,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £644,867 (15 Detached, SG9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,279/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,421/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,563/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £177,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,100

*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:** £3,378/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.7%
- **10y growth:** 8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 32%

## Flood risk

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

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