# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CO9 2FZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, ESSEX CO9 2FZ |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £305,000 Dec 2025 |

## Description

This beautifully presented and stylishly upgraded three-bedroom semi-detached home sits on the ever-popular Willow Park development on the northern edge of Halstead. Built by Bellway Homes in 2021, the property is just four years old and offers a perfect blend of modern comfort, thoughtful design, and countryside charm.

The location is ideal - set on the fringes of town, the home is surrounded by wonderful green space and scenic countryside walks, with a children's play area. Despite the peaceful surroundings, it’s only a short walk into Halstead's High Street, with easy access to local shops, cafés, and both primary and secondary schools.

Inside, the property is finished to a high standard throughout. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a convenient downstairs W.C., a spacious and relaxing living room, and a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area at the rear with fitted appliances of fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and cooker. This space is ideal for entertaining or family life, featuring modern fittings and full-width doors that open straight onto the garden, allowing natural sunlight to pour in throughout the day.

Upstairs, there are three comfortable bedrooms, including a generously sized main bedroom with a stylish en suite shower room. A well-appointed family bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms, all of which are beautifully kept and ready to move straight into.

Outside, the rear garden is surprisingly spacious and well-designed, complete with an extended patio area—perfect for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. It’s fully enclosed for privacy and peace of mind and features lights in the front and rear soffits. At the front of the house, there are two allocated parking spaces, offering convenient, practical parking without the need to juggle cars.

This is a superb opportunity to purchase a modern, low-maintenance home in a hugely desirable location of Halstead.

Halstead is a charming traditional market town situated 7 miles north of Braintree. Boasting a thriving town center, it offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes, and delightful walking routes. With a population exceeding 11,000, Halstead has experienced steady growth and features excellent schools, local health facilities, including a hospital and medical centre

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/163008209/720232) - Front
- ![Sold](/listings/photos/163008209/720235) - Sold
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/163008209/720243) - Garden
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163008209/720250) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163008209/720252) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/163008209/720253) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/163008209/720258) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/163008209/720261) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/163008209/720264) - Bedroom 1
- ![En Suite](/listings/photos/163008209/720266) - En Suite
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/163008209/720267) - Garden
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/163008209/720270) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163008209/720273) - Kitchen
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163008209/720276) - Bathroom
- ![W.C](/listings/photos/163008209/720277) - W.C
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/163008209/720280) - Bedroom 3
- ![Front](/listings/photos/163008209/720284) - Front
- ![Greenspace](/listings/photos/163008209/720286) - Greenspace
- ![Greenspace](/listings/photos/163008209/720287) - Greenspace

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163008209/720289) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163008209/720290) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £305,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £292,995 | 26/02/2021 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 TYLNEYS ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BG | £320,000 | 15/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £315,000 | 28/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 WINSTON WAY, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2TH | £384,995 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 46 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £459,995 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £375,000 | 06/09/2023 | Detached |
| 7 SMITH GARDENS, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GH | £332,500 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 49 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £297,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SMITH GARDENS, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GH | £320,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 MATHEWS CLOSE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BJ | £350,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 TYLNEYS ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BG | £310,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 52 CHURCHILL AVENUE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BE | £360,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 TYLNEYS ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BG | £325,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SMITH GARDENS, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GH | £327,500 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 HALL CHASE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GN | £289,995 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 HALL CHASE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GN | £289,995 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 WRIGHT GROVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GP | £354,995 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WRIGHT GROVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GP | £352,995 | 27/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £429,995 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HALL CHASE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GN | £349,995 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HALL CHASE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GN | £352,995 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £434,995 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 9 REED MEADOW, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GL | £299,995 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 REED MEADOW, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GL | £299,995 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 REED MEADOW, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GL | £297,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 REED MEADOW, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2GL | £294,995 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 TYLNEYS ROAD, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2BG | £330,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £429,995 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £346,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £357,995 | 26/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £369,995 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £342,995 | 23/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 REYNOLDS DRIVE, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 2FZ | £438,495 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £383,205 (12 sales)
**Area average:** £327,197 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £370,672 (29 Semi-detached, CO9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,109/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,232/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,355/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 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 Terraced House, Parsonage Street, CO9 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Parsonage Street, CO9 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Parsonage Street, CO9 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Parsonage Street, CO9 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,725/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £414/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18.8%
- **10y growth:** 46.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Braintree; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 34%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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