# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CB6 3EE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3EE |
| Price | £340,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £340,000 Sep 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/05/2027
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,755

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- E (£30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0150-2805-7654-9193-1571)

## 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** **VESIBULE** **** **7' 3" x 4' 9" (2.21m x 1.45m)** With 2 double glazed windows and door to front aspect, door leading to: 

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** **** With stairs to first floor, vertical radiator.  

**LOUNGE** **** **16' 1" x 12' 7" (4.9m x 3.84m)** A dual aspect room with double glazed window to front aspect, double glazed patio doors to rear, radiator, electric log effect fire.  

**OPEN** **PLAN** **KITCHEN** **/** **FAMILY** **ROOM** **** **25' 1" x 10' 4" (7.65m x 3.15m)** (Overall measurements).   

**KITCHEN** **AREA** **** **10' 4" x 8' (3.15m x 2.44m)** With inset butler sink, solid oak work surfaces, fitted with a range of matching units including base units, wall mounted units and drawers, fitted electric oven, hob and extractor hood above, mirrored splash back, space for free standing fridge/freezer, 2 double glazed windows to rear aspect, plumbing for washing machine.  

**FAMILY** **AREA** **** With double glazed window to front aspect, storage cupboard.  Door to: 

**CLOAKROOM** **** **** With low level WC, vanity inset wash basin.  

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** **** With double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.  

**BEDROOM** **1** **** **12' 8" x 12' 7" (3.86m x 3.84m)** With built-in wardrobes, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator.  

**BEDROOM** **2** **** **12' 7" x 9' 2" (3.84m x 2.79m)** With double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobes.  

**BEDROOM** **3** **** **9' 8" x 6' 2" (2.95m x 1.88m)** With double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.  

**BATHROOM** **** **** With suite comprising panel bath with drench size shower head and shower attachment, low level WC, vanity inset wash basin, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect.  

**OUTSIDE** **** **** To the front of the property you will find a gravel driveway leading to a single garage with metal up and over door, providing ample off street parking.  Gated access leads to a fully enclosed garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a spacious paved patio and benefitting from a purpose built timber home office/gym.  

**VIEWING** **** **** Strictly by appointment with the Agents.  

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/77479087/185125) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/77479087/185126) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12930571
- **Address:** 24 Merlin Drive, ELY, CB6 3EE
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/05/2018
- **Work Completed:** 17/04/2018
- **Items:** 3 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16469166
- **Address:** 24 Merlin Drive, ELY, CB6 3EE
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/09/2024
- **Work Completed:** 06/09/2024
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £340,000 | 14/09/2020 | Detached |
| 24 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £287,000 | 02/03/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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 |
| 51 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1AN | £600,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 31 UPHERDS LANE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 1BA | £481,375 | 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £456,840 (49 Detached, CB6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £916/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,018/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,120/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 End Terrace, West Fen Road, CB6 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, St. Marys Street, CB7 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,423/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £177,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £142,300

*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 £1,423/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-83/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,198/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.9%
- **10y growth:** 51.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.3%

## Flood risk

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

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