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2 KETTLEBURY WAY

ONGAR, ESSEX CM5 9EU

3 beds 2 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 26 Apr 2021 (-1888d)

£600,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CM5 9EU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, ESSEX CM5 9EU |
| Price | £600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 94 m² |
| Last sold | £606,000 Dec 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/04/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £1,018/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,760

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£35)
- 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/0240-1209-3109-1259-0804)

## Description

**Property Details **

You enter the front door into the hallway that has stairs to the first floor and a door to a downstairs WC. The kitchen has a selection of stunning wall and base units with contrasting granite work tops, integrated fridge/freezer and space for oven, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a double glazed window to side and rear aspects with a double glazed stable style door to the rear, tiled floor, and spotlights to ceiling. The ground floor concludes with a through lounge/diner with double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, and a rear door to the garden.

The first floor landing is of good size with access to three double bedrooms, shower room and a boarded attic space. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes to two walls with matching vanity units, and double glazed windows to the front aspect. Bedroom 2 has a fitted cupboard and double glazed windows to the rear aspect. Bedroom 3 has a double glazed window to the front aspect. There is a fully fitted shower room with corner shower unit with glazed screen and shower over, sink unit with mixer tap set in a floating vanity unit, floating WC, two wall mounted heated towel rails, tiled floor, tiled walls and a double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect.

Externally the property is approached via a block paved driveway with lawned area and flower and shrub boarders, leading to a tandem garage which has an up and over door, power and lighting.  The rear garden commences with a stunning patio area with Indian Sandstone paving and oak timber wall, stunning flower and shrub boarders, greenhouse, and a garden shed with power connected. There is gated side access and rear access to the garage.

**Hallway **

**Living Room ** 4.04m (13'3)  x 3.91m (12'10)

**Dining Room ** 3.68m (12'1)  x 3.2m (10'6)

**Kitchen** 3.68m (12'1)  x 2.77m (9'1)

**Ground Floor WC**

**First Floor Landing **

**Bedroom 1** 4.04m (13'3)  x 3.56m (11'8)

**Bedroom 2** 3.68m (12'1)  x 3.56m (11'8)

**Shower Room **

**Bedroom 3** 3.12m (10'3)  x 2.44m (8')

**Garage** 9.53m (31'3)  x 2.64m (8'8)

**Blocked Paved Driveway **

**Landscaped Rear Garden **

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PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Davis Homes Estate Agents wish to inform prospective purchasers, that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor have we tested any of the appliances or heating system and cannot give any warranties as to their full working order. Purchasers are advised to obtain independent specialist reports if they have any doubts. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.

## Property Photos

- ![Front+Aspect (Main)](/listings/photos/79882752/738167) - Front+Aspect (Main)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/79882752/738168) - Kitchen
- ![Living+Room+](/listings/photos/79882752/738169) - Living+Room+
- ![Dining+Room+](/listings/photos/79882752/738170) - Dining+Room+
- ![Downstairs+WC](/listings/photos/79882752/738171) - Downstairs+WC
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/79882752/738172) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom+](/listings/photos/79882752/738173) - Bedroom+
- ![Bedroom+](/listings/photos/79882752/738174) - Bedroom+
- ![Bedroom+](/listings/photos/79882752/738175) - Bedroom+
- ![Shower+Room+](/listings/photos/79882752/738176) - Shower+Room+
- ![Bedroom+](/listings/photos/79882752/738177) - Bedroom+
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/79882752/738178) - Landing
- ![Rear+Garden+](/listings/photos/79882752/738179) - Rear+Garden+
- ![Rear+Garden+](/listings/photos/79882752/738180) - Rear+Garden+
- ![Rear+Garden+](/listings/photos/79882752/738181) - Rear+Garden+

## Floorplans

- ![Floor+Plan](/listings/photos/79882752/738182) - Floor+Plan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8579418
- **Address:** 2 Kettlebury Way, ONGAR, CM5 9EU
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2011
- **Work Completed:** 11/11/2011
- **Items:** 12 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EU | £606,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EU | £325,000 | 15/09/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 WOODLAND WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EP | £612,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| COOPERS COOPERS HILL, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EG | £2,000,000 | 23/06/2025 | Detached |
| CROFT COTTAGE GREENSTED ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HF | £540,000 | 12/02/2025 | Detached |
| 23 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EX | £570,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 58 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA | £625,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached |
| SANDON HOUSE, 2 SANDON PLACE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DJ | £970,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 53 CLOVERLY ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BX | £700,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 12 GREEN WALK, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HR | £505,000 | 24/10/2023 | Detached |
| 25 COOPERS HILL, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EE | £595,000 | 18/09/2023 | Detached |
| 57 WOODLAND WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9ER | £415,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached |
| 49 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA | £625,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| FERMOY BRENTWOOD ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DD | £830,000 | 08/06/2023 | Detached |
| SANDON LODGE, 3A SANDON PLACE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DJ | £942,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 37 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA | £600,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 THE ELMS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EJ | £567,500 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 THE SYCAMORES, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9GA | £960,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 51 CLOVERLY ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BX | £488,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| MARDEN CROFT BRENTWOOD ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DD | £850,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 5 COOPERS MEWS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AJ | £670,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 10 ST JAMES AVENUE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EL | £715,000 | 04/01/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £739,000 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,022,333 (12 Detached, CM5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -41.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,658/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,842/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,026/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:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £230,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £184,200

*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:** £6,383/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.1%
- **10y growth:** 62.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Epping Forest; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 15.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£606,000 Dec 2022

Price per m²

£6,383/m²

Local average

£1,022,333 (-41.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,119 of 33,755)

Street crime

21 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Family Residence
Very Popular Location
Gas Central Heating System
Double Glazing
Driveway & Tandem Garage
Landscaped Rear Garden
Potential To Extend (Subject to relevant planning consent)
Walking Distance To Chipping Ongar Primary School & Ongar Town Centre

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

A beautifully presented 3 bedroom detached family home situated in one of the most popular turnings in the market town of Chipping Ongar. The current owner has maintained the property to a very high standard over their 10 years of ownership. Kettlebury Way is a short walk to Chipping Ongar Primary School. The town centre offers an array of restaurants, shops and local amenities. Please contact Davis Homes now for further information.
Property Details
You enter the front door into the hallway that has stairs to the first floor and a door to a downstairs WC. The kitchen has a selection of stunning wall and base units with contrasting granite work tops, integrated fridge/freezer and space for oven, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a double glazed window to side and rear aspects with a double glazed stable style door to the rear, tiled floor, and spotlights to ceiling. The ground floor concludes with a through lounge/diner with double glazed windows to front and rear aspects, and a rear door to the garden.

The first floor landing is of good size with access to three double bedrooms, shower room and a boarded attic space. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes to two walls with matching vanity units, and double glazed windows to the front aspect. Bedroom 2 has a fitted cupboard and double glazed windows to the rear aspect. Bedroom 3 has a double glazed window to the front aspect. There is a fully fitted shower room with corner shower unit with glazed screen and shower over, sink unit with mixer tap set in a floating vanity unit, floating WC, two wall mounted heated towel rails, tiled floor, tiled walls and a double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect.

Externally the property is approached via a block paved driveway with lawned area and flower and shrub boarders, leading to a tandem garage which has an up and over door, power and lighting. The rear garden commences with a stunning patio area with Indian Sandstone paving and oak timber wall, stunning flower and shrub boarders, greenhouse, and a garden shed with power connected. There is gated side access and rear access to the garage.

Hallway

Living Room 4.04m (13'3) x 3.91m (12'10)

Dining Room 3.68m (12'1) x 3.2m (10'6)

Kitchen 3.68m (12'1) x 2.77m (9'1)

Ground Floor WC

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1 4.04m (13'3) x 3.56m (11'8)

Bedroom 2 3.68m (12'1) x 3.56m (11'8)

Shower Room

Bedroom 3 3.12m (10'3) x 2.44m (8')

Garage 9.53m (31'3) x 2.64m (8'8)

Blocked Paved Driveway

Landscaped Rear Garden

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PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Davis Homes Estate Agents wish to inform prospective purchasers, that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor have we tested any of the appliances or heating system and cannot give any warranties as to their full working order. Purchasers are advised to obtain independent specialist reports if they have any doubts. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.

Listed by

Essex & London

CHRISTOPHER DAVIS HOMES LIMITED

Reference: 79882752

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 22/04/2021

Expiry date: 21/04/2031

Current heating cost: £1,018/year

Potential heating cost: £672/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,760

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
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

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #8579418

Property Details

Street: 2 Kettlebury Way

Town: ONGAR

Postcode: CM5 9EU

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2011

Work Completed: 11/11/2011

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

86% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/12/2022 (3 years ago)	£606,000	+86.5%
Sold	15/09/2010 (15 years ago)	£325,000	—

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
8 WOODLAND WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EP	£612,500	12/12/2025	Detached
COOPERS COOPERS HILL, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EG	£2,000,000	23/06/2025	Detached
CROFT COTTAGE GREENSTED ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HF	£540,000	12/02/2025	Detached
23 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EX	£570,000	18/12/2023	Detached
58 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA	£625,000	27/11/2023	Detached
SANDON HOUSE, 2 SANDON PLACE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DJ	£970,000	17/11/2023	Detached
53 CLOVERLY ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BX	£700,000	03/11/2023	Detached
12 GREEN WALK, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HR	£505,000	24/10/2023	Detached
25 COOPERS HILL, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EE	£595,000	18/09/2023	Detached
57 WOODLAND WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9ER	£415,000	24/08/2023	Detached
49 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA	£625,000	21/07/2023	Detached
FERMOY BRENTWOOD ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DD	£830,000	08/06/2023	Detached
SANDON LODGE, 3A SANDON PLACE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DJ	£942,000	05/12/2022	Detached
37 KETTLEBURY WAY, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9HA	£600,000	17/11/2022	Detached
3 THE ELMS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EJ	£567,500	26/08/2022	Detached
1 THE SYCAMORES, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9GA	£960,000	19/08/2022	Detached
51 CLOVERLY ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9BX	£488,000	19/08/2022	Detached
MARDEN CROFT BRENTWOOD ROAD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9DD	£850,000	30/05/2022	Detached
5 COOPERS MEWS, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9AJ	£670,000	31/03/2022	Detached
10 ST JAMES AVENUE, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 9EL	£715,000	04/01/2022	Detached

Area average: £739,000 (20 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 62.6%

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

1y (index) -2.9%

5y (index) 8.7%

10y (index) 15.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,658/mo

Realistic £1,842/mo

Optimistic £2,026/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Epping Forest.

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
Bus stop	Coopers Hill	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.6 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.7 miles
Train station	Ongar	0.8 miles
Train station	North Weald	3.4 miles
Hospital	Suttons Manor Hospital	3.5 miles
Hospital	Hutton Village Nursing Home	7.1 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Criminal damage and arson	4
Anti-social behaviour	3
Public order	2
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Other theft	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	21

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
Chipping Ongar Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023
Ongar Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 20 May 2016
High Ongar Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023
The Ongar Academy	Secondary	1.4 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2018
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 24 May 2012

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £230,250

Target investor price (1%) £184,200

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).