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18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE

WARE, PUCKERIDGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG11 1US

3 beds 2 baths 850 sq ft Listed 19 Jul 2023 (-1064d)

£450,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SG11 1US)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, WARE, PUCKERIDGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG11 1US |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 79 m² |
| Last sold | £438,000 Sep 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/05/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,054/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,100

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/0380-2786-3250-2897-1655)

## Description

**** DETACHED ****JONATHAN HUNT are pleased to offer this fantastic THREE BEDROOM DETACHED VILLAGE HOME. The property has been beautifully maintained and offers spacious Living accommodation with the benefits of a ground floor Cloakroom and En-suite shower room to the master bedroom. Externally the property enjoys landscaped low maintenance gardens with roof top views of the village. Also to the rear is a DETAHCED GARAGE with driveway for two cars. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

**Entrance Hall** -

**Cloakroom** -

**Kitchen** - 3.05m x 2.13m (10' x 7') -

**Breakfast Bar** -

**Living/Dining Room** - 5.49m x 4.57m (18' x 15') -

**Conservatory** - 4.17m x 3.48m (13'8" x 11'5") -

**First Floor** -

**Bedroom One** - 3.51m x 2.90m (11'6" x 9'6") -

**Ensuite** -

**Bedroom Two** - 2.92m x 2.44m ( 9'7" x 8') -

**Bedroom Three** - 2.44m x 2.01m (8' x 6'7") -

**Bathroom** -

**Rear Garden** -

**Garage** -

**Exterior** -

**Gardens** -

**Front Garden** -

**Driveway** -

**Council Tax** - BAND E

## Property Photos

- ![28.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356440) - 28.jpg
- ![14.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356441) - 14.jpg
- ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/137564732/356442) - CONSERVATORY
- ![GARAGE](/listings/photos/137564732/356443) - GARAGE
- ![BREAKFAST BAR](/listings/photos/137564732/356444) - BREAKFAST BAR
- ![LIVING/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/137564732/356445) - LIVING/DINING ROOM
- ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/137564732/356446) - EXTERIOR
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/137564732/356447) - KITCHEN
- ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/137564732/356448) - ENTRANCE HALL
- ![CLOAKROOM](/listings/photos/137564732/356449) - CLOAKROOM
- ![BREAKFAST BAR](/listings/photos/137564732/356450) - BREAKFAST BAR
- ![LIVING/DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/137564732/356451) - LIVING/DINING ROOM
- ![15.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356452) - 15.jpg
- ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/137564732/356453) - CONSERVATORY
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/137564732/356454) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![ENSUITE](/listings/photos/137564732/356455) - ENSUITE
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/137564732/356456) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![BEDROOM THREE](/listings/photos/137564732/356457) - BEDROOM THREE
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/137564732/356458) - BATHROOM
- ![FIRST FLOOR](/listings/photos/137564732/356459) - FIRST FLOOR
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/137564732/356460) - REAR GARDEN
- ![GARDENS](/listings/photos/137564732/356461) - GARDENS
- ![19.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356462) - 19.jpg
- ![21.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356463) - 21.jpg
- ![FRONT GARDEN](/listings/photos/137564732/356464) - FRONT GARDEN
- ![DRIVEWAY](/listings/photos/137564732/356465) - DRIVEWAY

## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/137564732/356466) - Floor plan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/137564732/356467) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/137564732/356468) - EI Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11074026
- **Address:** 18 Huntsman Close, Puckeridge, SG11 1US
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/06/2015
- **Work Completed:** 27/03/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11072853
- **Address:** 18 Huntsman Close, Puckeridge, SG11 1US
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/06/2015
- **Work Completed:** 27/03/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10910682
- **Address:** 18 Huntsman Close, Puckeridge, SG11 1US
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 17/03/2015
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1US | £438,000 | 06/09/2024 | Detached |
| 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1US | £330,000 | 08/12/2014 | Detached |
| 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1US | £240,000 | 02/07/2003 | Detached |
| 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1US | £126,000 | 25/10/1999 | Detached |
| 18 HUNTSMAN CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1US | £98,000 | 04/04/1997 | 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 MOAT HOUSE HIGH STREET, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RN | £690,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 91 HIGH STREET, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RX | £730,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached |
| 24 CLEMENTS CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1DE | £440,000 | 26/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 THE GRANGE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RH | £555,000 | 10/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 TOLLSWORTH WAY, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1UR | £386,000 | 14/10/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £560,200 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £588,417 (6 Detached, SG11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,350/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,500/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,650/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,207/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,696/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.6%
- **10y growth:** -43.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.9%

## 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)

28.jpg 14.jpg CONSERVATORY GARAGE BREAKFAST BAR LIVING/DINING ROOM EXTERIOR KITCHEN ENTRANCE HALL CLOAKROOM BREAKFAST BAR LIVING/DINING ROOM 15.jpg CONSERVATORY BEDROOM ONE ENSUITE BEDROOM TWO BEDROOM THREE BATHROOM FIRST FLOOR REAR GARDEN GARDENS 19.jpg 21.jpg FRONT GARDEN DRIVEWAY

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£438,000 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£5,696/m²

Local average

£588,417 (-23.5%)

Street crime

11 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED VILLAGE HOME
THREE BEDROOMS
DETACHED GARAGE
ENSUITE TO BEDROOM ONE
OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING
CONSERVATORY
EXCELLENT CONDITION
LANDSCAPED GARDENS
G/F CLOAKROOM
VIEWING RECOMMEDNDED

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** DETACHED JONATHAN HUNT are pleased to offer this fantastic THREE BEDROOM DETACHED VILLAGE HOME. The property has been beautifully maintained and offers spacious Living accommodation with the benefits of a ground floor Cloakroom and En-suite shower room to the master bedroom. Externally the property enjoys landscaped low maintenance gardens with roof top views of the village. Also to the rear is a DETAHCED GARAGE with driveway for two cars. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance Hall -

Cloakroom -

Kitchen - 3.05m x 2.13m (10' x 7') -

Breakfast Bar -

Living/Dining Room - 5.49m x 4.57m (18' x 15') -

Conservatory - 4.17m x 3.48m (13'8" x 11'5") -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 3.51m x 2.90m (11'6" x 9'6") -

Ensuite -

Bedroom Two - 2.92m x 2.44m ( 9'7" x 8') -

Bedroom Three - 2.44m x 2.01m (8' x 6'7") -

Bathroom -

Rear Garden -

Garage -

Exterior -

Gardens -

Front Garden -

Driveway -

Council Tax** - BAND E

Listed by

Ware

Jonathan Hunt Estate Agency

Reference: 137564732

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/05/2023

Expiry date: 15/05/2033

Current heating cost: £1,054/year

Potential heating cost: £916/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,100

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

Floor plan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11074026

Property Details

Street: 18 Huntsman Close

Town: Puckeridge

Postcode: SG11 1US

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/06/2015

Work Completed: 27/03/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11072853

Property Details

Street: 18 Huntsman Close

Town: Puckeridge

Postcode: SG11 1US

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/06/2015

Work Completed: 27/03/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10910682

Property Details

Street: 18 Huntsman Close

Town: Puckeridge

Postcode: SG11 1US

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 30/03/2015

Work Completed: 17/03/2015

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

347% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/09/2024 (1 year ago)	£438,000	+32.7%
Sold	08/12/2014 (11 years ago)	£330,000	+37.5%
Sold	02/07/2003 (22 years ago)	£240,000	+90.5%
Sold	25/10/1999 (26 years ago)	£126,000	+28.6%
Sold	04/04/1997 (29 years ago)	£98,000	—

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
THE MOAT HOUSE HIGH STREET, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RN	£690,000	12/10/2023	Detached
91 HIGH STREET, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RX	£730,000	12/10/2023	Detached
24 CLEMENTS CLOSE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1DE	£440,000	26/07/2023	Detached
1 THE GRANGE, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1RH	£555,000	10/07/2023	Detached
1 TOLLSWORTH WAY, PUCKERIDGE, WARE, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG11 1UR	£386,000	14/10/2021	Detached

Area average: £560,200 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.6%

10y growth -43.4%

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

1y (index) 5.6%

5y (index) 14.3%

10y (index) 28.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,350/mo

Realistic £1,500/mo

Optimistic £1,650/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,207/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	KB Tyres	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Crown & Falcon PH	0.1 miles
Hospital	Unknown	5.5 miles
Train station	Ware	6.1 miles
Train station	Watton-at-Stone	6.1 miles
Hospital	Highfield Nursing Home	6.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Vehicle crime	2
Violence and sexual offences	2
Bicycle theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	11

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 Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2023
Ralph Sadleir School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 22 May 2024
Roger De Clare First CofE School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Jun 2024
St Edmund's College	Other	1.2 miles	— (No rating)
Jenyns First School and Nursery	Primary	1.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

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).

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