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48 MERLIN DRIVE

ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3EE

4 beds 1 baths 104 m² Listed 19 Feb 2020 (-2308d)

£349,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

Last sold

£325,000 Aug 2020

Local average

£456,840 (-23.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,855 of 33,755)

Street crime

116 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Extended Link Detached Home
  • Corner Plot, Driveway & Garage
  • Covenient for City Centre
  • Scope for Further Extension (STPP) and Modernisation
  • 3 First Floor Bedrooms
  • 4th Bedroom & Shower Room on Ground Floor
  • Lounge, Dining Room & Conservatory
  • L Shaped Kitchen/Dining Room
  • No Upward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

LOCATION ** ELY is an historic Cathedral City which provides an excellent range of shopping facilities, schools catering for all ages and various sporting and social activities including the recently opened Ely Leisure Village incorporating sports centre, swimming pool, multi-screen cinema and restaurants. The main A10 road at Ely provides access to Cambridge which in turn links with the A14 and M11 motorway to London. Ely also has a mainline station which provides an electrified rail service to Cambridge and London. 

ENTRANCE HALL With door to front aspect, built-in double cloaks cupboard.  

LOUNGE 16' x 12' 9" (4.88m x 3.89m) With large double glazed window to front aspect, stairs to first floor, fitted gas fire with back boiler, television point, opening to: 

DINING ROOM 10' 1" x 8' 1" (3.07m x 2.46m) With radiator and patio doors to: 

CONSERVATORY 15' 5" x 7' 6" (4.7m x 2.29m) Of brick and upvc construction with french doors to garden, radiator. 

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 15' 10" maximum x 18' 11" maximum (4.83m x 5.77m) (L shaped). With 2 double glazed windows and door to rear garden, double glazed patio doors to side garden, fitted with a range of eye and base level storage units, work surfaces and drawers, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, plumbing for dishwasher, built-in electric oven, hob and extractor hood, integrated fridge, broom cupboard, radiator. 

INNER LOBBY With door to garage. 

SHOWER ROOM With shower, low level WC, hand wash basin with vanity unit, skylight, radiator. 

BEDROOM 1 12' 4" x 10' 8" (3.76m x 3.25m) With 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect, fitted wardrobes, radiator. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With access to loft, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. 

BATHROOM With built-in WC and hand wash basin, panelled bath with shower above, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator. 

BEDROOM 2 12' 5" x 9' 7" (3.78m x 2.92m) With large double glazed window to front aspect giving an attractive view across allotments of Ely Cathedral, built-in storage cupboard, radiator. 

BEDROOM 3 9' 1" x 8' 9" (2.77m x 2.67m) With double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in storage cupboard, radiator. 

BEDROOM 4 9' 6" maximum x 5' 10" maximum (2.9m x 1.78m) L shaped. With double glazed window to front aspect giving an attractive view across the allotments and of Ely Cathedral, built-in storage cupboard, radiator. 

OUTSIDE The property is situated on a corner plot at the junction of Merlin Drive and Upherds Lane. To the front there is a block paved driveway providing off street parking and leading to a single garage with metal up and over door, power and light connected and door into the property. The garage also has plumbing for a washing machine and loft storage. To the front and continuing to the side is a well maintained raised bed continuing into the rear garden which is the mainly laid to lawn and with an extended area of paved patio. The garden benefits from well maintained mature borders and is enclosed by a mature hedge.  

TENURE Freehold. 

VIEWING ** Strictly by appointment with the Agents. 

Listed by

Ely

Cheffins Residential

Reference: 77588143

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11673793

Property Details

Street: 48 Merlin Drive

Town: ELY

Postcode: CB6 3EE

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/06/2016

Work Completed: 16/05/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14256299

Property Details

Street: 48 Merlin Drive

Town: ELY

Postcode: CB6 3EE

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 18/10/2020

Work Completed: 29/09/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16816452 Recent

Property Details

Street: 48 Merlin Drive

Town: ELY

Postcode: CB6 3EE

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/05/2025

Work Completed: 20/05/2025

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

49% since 2009

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/08/2020 (5 years ago) £325,000 +49.4%
Sold 07/12/2009 (16 years ago) £217,500

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
2 RAVENS COURT, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3ED £420,000 27/03/2025 Detached
Same street 38 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £385,000 08/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 49 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £475,000 01/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 32 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £335,000 30/08/2023 Semi-detached
71 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BB £520,000 08/06/2023 Detached
Same street 17 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £340,000 28/03/2023 Detached
90 DUNSTAN STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3AQ £470,000 24/03/2023 Detached
Same street 28 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £405,750 17/03/2023 Terraced
18 ALTHORPE COURT, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DH £345,000 05/12/2022 Detached
234 COLUMBINE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WP £375,000 04/10/2022 Detached
34 ST ANDREWS WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DZ £407,000 26/09/2022 Detached
11 BERNARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1AU £335,000 02/09/2022 Detached
91 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DY £677,000 07/07/2022 Detached
34 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BL £800,000 16/03/2022 Detached
89 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DY £880,000 12/01/2022 Detached
162 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3AD £345,000 22/12/2021 Detached
Same street 44 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £420,000 10/12/2021 Detached
Same street 25 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £330,000 12/11/2021 Detached
108 COLUMBINE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3WN £530,000 24/09/2021 Detached
31 UPHERDS LANE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BA £481,375 30/06/2021 Detached
51 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1AN £600,000 30/06/2021 Detached
Same street 51 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE £431,111 28/06/2021 Detached
59 DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BB £775,000 21/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £390,233 (8 sales)

Area average: £530,692 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 30%
10y growth 51.6%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 17.9%
10y (index) 34.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Cambridgeshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £916/mo
Realistic £1,018/mo
Optimistic £1,120/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Cambridgeshire.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wrens Close 0.0 miles
Shop Rowley Fine Art 0.3 miles
Shop One Stop 0.3 miles
Train station Ely 1.0 miles
Hospital Princess of Wales Hospital 1.1 miles
University Cambridge University Boathouse 1.4 miles
Train station Littleport 4.8 miles
Hospital Doddington Community Hospital 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 32
Anti-social behaviour 21
Shoplifting 16
Criminal damage and arson 14
Burglary 9
Drugs 6
Other crime 5
Public order 4
Vehicle crime 3
Bicycle theft 2
Other theft 2
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 116

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
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
Highfield Ely Academy Other 0.2 miles Good — 7 Nov 2014
Ely College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 8 Jul 2019
Lantern Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 23 Jul 2014
King's Ely Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £127,250
Target investor price (1%) £101,800
  • 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).