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14 PLAITFORD CLOSE

RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE WD3 1NJ

4 beds 3 baths 135 m² Listed 30 Apr 2025 (-416d)

£875,000

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# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WD3 1NJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 PLAITFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE WD3 1NJ |
| Price | £875,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £860,000 Nov 2025 |

## Description

To the front, the property benefits from two parking spaces and a detached garage. Access is via a set of stairs leading up from the roadside to the accommodation. Inside, the generous entrance hall features a coats cupboard and a cloakroom/utility room. A highlight of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/family room, which boasts a vaulted ceiling and bifold doors opening onto a private patio area, perfect for indoor-outdoor living.

The main bedroom, complete with an ensuite shower room, is conveniently located off the entrance hall. On the other side of the house, steps lead down to two spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The home also offers a separate dining room, a large living room with an open fire, and a fourth bedroom with an ensuite shower room, currently used as a study. The property is double glazed and benefits from central heating throughout.

To the rear, the tiered garden provides fantastic views over Rickmansworth and direct access to nearby woods, making it an excellent spot for dog walkers. With side access on both sides and multiple seating areas, the outdoor space is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.  This exceptional home offers space, comfort, and convenience in a sought-after location.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161343518/682178) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161343518/682181) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 PLAITFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NJ | £860,000 | 03/11/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WILLOWBANKS BATCHWORTH HILL, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JP | £1,223,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 PLAITFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NJ | £622,500 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NL | £1,007,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NQ | £1,020,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 THE BYEWAY, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JW | £1,094,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached |
| 23 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NN | £700,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 31 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NN | £757,500 | 28/04/2022 | Detached |
| 15 LANDFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NG | £900,000 | 24/01/2022 | Detached |
| 11 THE BYEWAY, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JW | £1,195,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached |
| 117 CHURCH STREET, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JJ | £460,000 | 10/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £622,500 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £928,500 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,151,897 (43 Detached, WD3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,627/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,808/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,989/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £226,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,800

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.4%
- **10y growth:** 4.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Three Rivers; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

135 m²

Last sold

£860,000 Nov 2025

Local average

£1,151,897 (-24%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,083 of 33,755)

Street crime

78 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Four bedrooms
Detached garage
Walking distance to Rickmansworth town centre
Fantastic views
Three bathrooms
Peaceful cul-de-sac location

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate this versatile family home situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac just a short walk from Rickmansworth town centre. Nestled in Plaitford Close, this well-presented property offers spacious and flexible accommodation with fantastic outdoor space and stunning views.
To the front, the property benefits from two parking spaces and a detached garage. Access is via a set of stairs leading up from the roadside to the accommodation. Inside, the generous entrance hall features a coats cupboard and a cloakroom/utility room. A highlight of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen/family room, which boasts a vaulted ceiling and bifold doors opening onto a private patio area, perfect for indoor-outdoor living.
The main bedroom, complete with an ensuite shower room, is conveniently located off the entrance hall. On the other side of the house, steps lead down to two spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The home also offers a separate dining room, a large living room with an open fire, and a fourth bedroom with an ensuite shower room, currently used as a study. The property is double glazed and benefits from central heating throughout.
To the rear, the tiered garden provides fantastic views over Rickmansworth and direct access to nearby woods, making it an excellent spot for dog walkers. With side access on both sides and multiple seating areas, the outdoor space is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This exceptional home offers space, comfort, and convenience in a sought-after location.

Listed by

Hertfordshire

Sewell & Gardner

Reference: 161343518

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/11/2025 (7 months ago)	£860,000	—

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
WILLOWBANKS BATCHWORTH HILL, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JP	£1,223,000	20/10/2023	Detached
Same street 26 PLAITFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NJ	£622,500	03/07/2023	Semi-detached
50 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NL	£1,007,000	22/07/2022	Detached
1 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NQ	£1,020,000	15/07/2022	Detached
17 THE BYEWAY, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JW	£1,094,000	12/07/2022	Detached
23 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NN	£700,000	17/06/2022	Detached
31 SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NN	£757,500	28/04/2022	Detached
15 LANDFORD CLOSE, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1NG	£900,000	24/01/2022	Detached
11 THE BYEWAY, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JW	£1,195,000	23/11/2021	Detached
117 CHURCH STREET, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 1JJ	£460,000	10/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £622,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £928,500 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.4%

10y growth 4.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Three Rivers. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 12.4%

10y (index) 19.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Three Rivers. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,627/mo

Realistic £1,808/mo

Optimistic £1,989/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Three Rivers.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Tesco	0.1 miles
Bus stop	White Bear PH	0.2 miles
Shop	Vanilla Hair Studio	0.5 miles
Shop	Boots	0.5 miles
Train station	Rickmansworth	0.6 miles
Train station	Moor Park	1.5 miles
Hospital	Watford General Hospital	3.0 miles
University	National Film and Television School	7.5 miles
University	Middlesex University	10.0 miles
Hospital	Hounslow Medical Centre	11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	23
Shoplifting	20
Other theft	12
Anti-social behaviour	9
Public order	4
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	78

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 May 2019
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2014
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 29 Jan 2014
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2014
Rickmansworth School	Secondary	1.1 miles	Outstanding — 26 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%

Max investor price (0.8%) £226,000

Target investor price (1%) £180,800

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).