# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM19 5DD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HIGH VIEW, EPPING ROAD, HARLOW, ROYDON, ESSEX CM19 5DD | | Price | £1,500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 237 m² | | Last sold | £1,450,000 Sep 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,695/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - 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/9900-8124-0222-3098-1493) ## Description The Property This four double bedroom detached house dates back to the 1920's and has been extended and restored into a modern family home with the added benefit of extensive grounds (approximately 4 acres, including private woodland) and detached one bedroom annex with separate stables providing for equestrian potential. The property lays on the outskirts of the popular village of Roydon with local amenities including village shop and pubs serving food, as well as main line train station to London (32 minutes to London Liverpool Street). The village also has its own primary school with secondary schools in the neighbouring town of Epping. The property consists of large entrance hallway with open stair case to the first floor, wood flooring and log burner. Country style kitchen with large island in the centre, integrated appliances including electric range cooker, wine cooler and dishwasher. Utility room with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, door to ground floor shower room and WC. Lounge with wood flooring, large brick-built fireplace with wood burner. Family room with wood flooring, brick built fireplace with wood burner and double glazed doors leading to garden. Study with wood flooring and integrated desk area and cupboards. The first floor consists of large master bedroom with separate dressing room with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room with bespoke double sink unit. A further three large double bedrooms and family bathroom with roll top bath. The property also benefits from bespoke double-glazed windows and central heating. Annexe To the rear of the property is a self contented one bedroom annex with full electric and pluming, planning has been granted for this use. The annexe consists of: open plan living area with wood flooring and feature fireplace, kitchen with fitted wall and base units. Modern shower room with walk in shower. The first floor consists of One large double bedroom with wood flooring Outside To the front of the property is a driveway leading up to the property with further access to rear and annexe. Mature gardens and pond. To the rear is mainly laid to lawn with wooded area to the rear, in the centre of the garden is a large bespoke BBQ area with outdoor kitchen and seating area for 20+ people, ideal for entertaining. Leading from the property is a patio area. Outbuildings/stables for storage or equestrian use The total grounds is approximately four acres Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing. If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619328) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619386) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619390) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619407) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619413) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619432) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619437) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619442) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619446) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619450) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619453) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619458) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619462) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619466) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619470) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619478) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619480) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619500) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619508) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619511) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/104608925/619515) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/104608925/619518) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HIGH VIEW EPPING ROAD, ROYDON, HARLOW, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM19 5DD | £1,450,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | HIGH VIEW EPPING ROAD, ROYDON, HARLOW, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM19 5DD | £935,000 | 05/09/2013 | Detached | | HIGH VIEW EPPING ROAD, ROYDON, HARLOW, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM19 5DD | £450,000 | 29/06/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] MILLERS FARM EPPING ROAD, ROYDON, HARLOW, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM19 5DD | £1,060,000 | 11/10/2024 | Other | | [Same street] LIMES NURSERY EPPING ROAD, ROYDON, HARLOW, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM19 5DD | £57,500 | 22/06/2023 | Other | **Street average:** £558,750 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £785,714 (7 Detached, CM19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +90.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Epping Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,652/mo - **Realistic:** £1,835/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,019/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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Meadow View, EN9 | £2,600/mo | 4 | 0.9 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Harlow Rd, CM19 | £2,800/mo | 4 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed End Terrace, Church End, CM19 | £2,500/mo | 4 | 1.29 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,633/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £325,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £260,000 *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 £2,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 48.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,592/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.9% *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:** £6,329/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.5% - **10y growth:** 33.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Epping Forest; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 8.7% - **10y growth (index):** 15.6% ## 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)