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4 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE

WALTHAM CROSS, CHESHUNT, HERTFORDSHIRE EN7 6UF

3 beds 2 baths 1,356 sq ft Listed 4 Nov 2025 (-218d)

£550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£565,000 Jan 2024

Price per m²

£4,365/m²

Local average

£706,400 (-22.1%)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Chain-free three-bedroom detached house built in 2024
  • Ground-floor cloakroom/WC together with upstairs main bathroom and en-suite to master
  • Garage and own driveway providing ample parking and storage
  • Solar panels and an electric vehicle charge point — modern, energy-efficient features
  • Excellent location on the border of Goffs Oak and West Cheshunt, with nearby Brookfield Shopping Centre and Cuffley station
  • Built to new-build specification, with 9 years remaining on the NHBC warranty
  • Ideal for families or professionals seeking a modern home in a quiet cul-de-sac setting

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Central
Parking
Garage, Driveway, EV charging
Garden
Yes

Description

This brand-new (2024) detached house offers stylish, contemporary living in one of West Cheshunt’s more enclosed and quiet addresses, on the border of Goffs Oak. With a chain-free sale, this three-bedroom home presents an excellent opportunity for families or professionals seeking move-in ready accommodation with smart future-proofing. Upon entering you are greeted by a spacious layout featuring a ground floor cloakroom/WC, a well-appointed kitchen/diner and a generous living space that flows seamlessly to the outdoor area. The master bedroom includes an en-suite shower room and there are two further good-sized bedrooms along with a main bathroom upstairs, delivering flexibility for family, guests or home working. The specification includes solar panels and an electric car charge point, enhancing energy efficiency and modern convenience.
Outside, the property benefits from its own driveway and a garage, convenient for parking and storage. Situated close to both the Brookfield Shopping Centre and Cuffley railway station, the location combines residential calm with connectivity.

With nearly a decade of the NHBC warranty remaining and the peace of mind of a new-build specification, this residence strikes an appealing balance between immediate luxury and long-term value. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Enfield

Spicerhaart

Reference: 168975560

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 14/12/2023

Current heating cost: £641/year

Potential heating cost: £641/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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

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Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/01/2024 (2 years ago) £565,000 —

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
Same street 14 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UF £675,000 30/04/2025 Detached
Same street 18 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UF £575,000 31/03/2025 Detached
Same street 6 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UF £640,000 30/04/2024 Detached
Same street 8 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UF £690,000 15/12/2023 Detached
16 SYCAMORE CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6BF £580,000 17/11/2023 Detached
49 HOLBECK LANE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6QL £500,000 03/11/2023 Detached
Same street 5 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UF £795,000 31/10/2023 Detached
17 LOWER SHOTT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6DP £514,000 08/08/2023 Detached
9 THE FIRS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UD £682,500 11/11/2022 Detached
3 WHITEBEAM CLOSE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6NH £695,000 07/11/2022 Detached
10 THE POPLARS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6AR £755,000 05/10/2022 Detached
3 THE FIRS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UD £577,500 18/08/2022 Detached
17 THE POPLARS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6AR £680,000 26/05/2022 Detached
5 THE POPLARS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6AR £670,000 01/04/2022 Detached
1 LARCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6NP £640,000 01/04/2022 Detached
10 HAZEL CLOSE, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6NJ £770,000 30/03/2022 Detached
5 THE LAURELS, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6NL £590,000 28/03/2022 Detached
26 HILLTOP CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6QN £610,000 19/01/2022 Detached
15 LOWER SHOTT, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6DP £602,000 10/12/2021 Detached
3 SYCAMORE CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6BF £710,000 19/11/2021 Detached
2 THE FIRS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6UD £565,000 22/10/2021 Detached
23 THE POPLARS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6AR £750,000 03/09/2021 Detached
16 THE POPLARS, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6AR £670,000 30/06/2021 Detached
3 LARCH CLOSE, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6NP £585,000 21/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £675,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £639,263 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.1%
10y growth 31.6%

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

1y (index) 2%
5y (index) 13.5%
10y (index) 32.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,150/mo
Realistic £1,278/mo
Optimistic £1,406/mo

Based on Postcode area EN → East of England.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £1,366/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Peakes Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hammond Close 0.2 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.8 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.9 miles
Hospital Cheshunt Community Hospital 1.9 miles
Train station Cuffley 1.9 miles
Train station Cheshunt 2.1 miles
University University of Hertfordshire 5.6 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 6.3 miles
University Flood Hazard Research Centre 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 36
Anti-social behaviour 31
Criminal damage and arson 10
Vehicle crime 6
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Other crime 3
Public order 3
Other theft 2
Shoplifting 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 100

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
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Jul 2013
Flamstead End School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 2 Feb 2015
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 14 Mar 2017
Andrews Lane Primary School Primary 0.7 miles — (No rating)
Goffs Academy Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 26 Oct 2012

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
3 Bed End Terrace, Hornbeam Way, EN7 £2,000/mo 3 0.62 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Wheatcroft, EN7 £1,950/mo 3 0.68 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Mcgredy, EN7 £1,900/mo 3 0.83 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Church Lane, EN8 £2,100/mo 3 0.96 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,988/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £246,875
Target investor price (1%) £197,500
Gross yield 4.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23.2×
Monthly cashflow £-413/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.1%
  • 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).
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