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5 BRAIDS CLOSE

RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 3FG

4 beds 3 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 26 Dec 2024 (-585d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

103 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£350,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,398/m²

Local average

£383,650 (-8.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,778 of 33,755)

Street crime

146 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Popular residential location
  • Corner plot situated in a quiet cul-de-sac
  • Four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms
  • Kitchen re-fitted within the last 5 years
  • Two reception rooms
  • Utility room and downstairs cloakroom
  • Low maintenance rear garden
  • Conservatory
  • Single garage and off-road driveway parking
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, this well presented, four bedroom detached home is conveniently located close to Rugby train station and within walking distance to the town centre and is offered for sale with no onward chain. The property offers two reception rooms, conservatory, utility area, two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. The property further benefits from off-road driveway parking and an integral garage.

Location - The property is located just off Clifton Road which has a variety of amenities within walking distance including a general store, public house, church and park. Ideally located with easy access to the extensive motorway networks surrounding Warwickshire including the A45, A5, A14, M1 and the M6 and for Rugby Train Station, which is within walking distance, with its frequent service to London Euston which takes just under 50 minutes. Rugby Town centre is also within walking distance and offers an extensive range of shopping facilities including an independent quarter. There is also an impressive range of state and private schooling available in Rugby and the surrounding area including Rugby High School, Lawrence Sheriff School, Princethorpe College and the world famous Rugby School.

Ground Floor - The property opens into an entrance porch which in turn leads to the hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the ground floor accommodation, including the downstairs cloakroom fitted with wash hand basin and WC. The sitting room is located to the front aspect with a large window affording plenty of natural light. The sitting room is open plan to the dining room and features an attractive feature fireplace with a contemporary gas fire with granite hearth and wooden surround. The dining room has tiled flooring with a door providing access through to the kitchen and French doors leading into the conservatory, which is of part brick-built construction, with pitched and tiled roof and has a continuation of the tiling from the dining room. UPVC glazed patio doors give access to the garden. The kitchen is situated to the rear overlooking the garden and is fitted with a modern range of light oak contemporary base and eye level units, incorporating numerous cupboards and drawers, with complementing Quartz work surfaces and tiling to the floor. Fitted appliances include an induction hob with extractor hood above and a built-in eye level Neff slide and hide oven, with integrated appliances to include a washing machine and dishwasher. An open archway leads to the utility room where there is a further range of kitchen units including full height larder cupboards, matching the kitchen units, and a housing unit with space for an American style fridge/freezer. From here a door leads to the outside.

First Floor - To the first floor there are four bedrooms, the family bathroom and a useful airing cupboard. The spacious master bedroom is located to the front aspect benefiting from ample space for wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room fitted with shower enclosure, wash hand basin, inset into a vanity unit with cupboards beneath and WC. Bedroom two is equally as generous and also has the benefit of an en-suite shower room and plenty of space for wardrobe storage. There are two further bedrooms, with bedroom three being located to the rear, which overlooks the garden, with bedroom four being located to the front elevation. The bathroom is fully tiled and is fitted with a panelled bath with handheld shower attachment, WC, chrome heated towel radiator and a wash hand basin.

Outside - To the front, the property occupies a corner plot and has a tarmacadam driveway, with block brick edging, providing ample off-road vehicular parking in front of a single garage. The rear garden is fully enclosed and laid to artificial turf, edged with mature planted borders with slate chippings. A paved patio area to one corner provides an ideal space for outdoor seating and dining. Adjacent to the conservatory is a good-sized wooden garden shed, providing space for outdoor and garden storage.

Local Authority - Rugby Borough Council - Tel:01788-533533. Council Tax Band - D.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agent Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01788-564666.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.

Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

Listed by

Rugby

Howkins & Harrison LLP

Reference: 156264539

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/08/2024

Expiry date: 22/08/2034

Current heating cost: £1,191/year

Potential heating cost: £1,140/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Braids Close, Rugby Floorplan

Braids Close, Rugby Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2199820

Property Details

Street: 5 Braids Close

Town: RUGBY

Postcode: CV21 3FG

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 09/11/2004

Work Completed: 18/10/2004

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

254% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2025 (1 year ago) £350,000 +253.7%
Sold 29/10/1999 (26 years ago) £98,950

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
3 RIDGE DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3FE £355,000 30/06/2025 Detached
9 RIDGE DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3FE £410,000 27/03/2023 Detached
26 RIDGE DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3FE £385,000 28/10/2022 Detached
1 FURROW CLOSE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3FF £315,000 27/05/2022 Detached
14 RIDGE DRIVE, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV21 3FE £310,000 03/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £355,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.4%
10y growth 24.3%

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

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) 12.3%
10y (index) 44.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £938/mo
Realistic £1,042/mo
Optimistic £1,146/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rugby.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Rugby & East: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Viaduct Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop Butlers Leap 0.1 miles
Shop Rugby Autobodies 0.2 miles
Shop Bevenney Manufacturing Ltd 0.2 miles
Train station Rugby 0.5 miles
Train station Long Buckby 8.6 miles
University Unknown 11.2 miles
Hospital George Elliot Medical Centre 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 58
Anti-social behaviour 27
Criminal damage and arson 18
Public order 16
Burglary 5
Vehicle crime 5
Other theft 4
Possession of weapons 4
Drugs 2
Robbery 2
Shoplifting 2
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 146

Within 1 mile during Jun 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 Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 19 Jan 2017
Eastlands Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 22 Mar 2023
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 16 Apr 2015
Northlands Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 2 Dec 2015
Lawrence Sheriff School Secondary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 23 May 2022

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 End Terrace, Murray Road, CV21 £542/mo 4 0.51 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £542/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.15%
Max investor price (0.8%) £67,750
Target investor price (1%) £54,200
Gross yield 1.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 53.8×
Monthly cashflow £-916/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.8%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).