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7 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE

BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 5XG

4 beds 3 baths 764 sq ft Listed 9 Jan 2025 (-501d)

£475,000

Reduced on 12 Sep 2024

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# 4 bedroom link detached house for sale (CM7 5XG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 5XG |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £330,000 Jul 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £373/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9037-3836-6000-0134-5296)

## Description

FOUR BEDROOM BED LINK DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH GARAGE & DRIVEWAY PARKING

Introducing THE MANSION GARDENS Development - A collection BRAND NEW HOMES. The developement is located between the lovely Village of Bocking and Braintree Town, which provides a branchline Train Station with direct links into the City of London.

The Mansion Gardens Development has been carefully planned to ensure that these quality homes have been designed with modern living in mind and enjoy both a contemporary exterior design and stylish interior finish including all appliances as standard.

Situated in such a prime location with easy access to both Braintree Train Station & Town Centre which benefits from a wide selection of shops featuring favourite high street names and local independent retailers. Bocking Village also offers a range of local amenities including convenience store, public house and beauticians.

**Hallway**

**Ground Floor WC**

**Living Room** 5.11m (16'9)  x 4.42m (14'6)

**Dining Room** 4.42m (14'6)  x 3.05m (10')

**Kitchen/Dining Room** 3.05m (10'0)  x 4.88m (16')

**Landing**

**Bedroom 1** 3.89m (12'9)  x 4.55m (14'11)

**En-suite to Master**

**Bedroom 2** 3.05m (10'0)  x 3.12m (10'3)

**En-suite Bedroom 2**

**Bedroom 3** 2.79m (9'2)  x 3.23m (10'7)

**Bedroom 4** 2.92m (9'7)  x 2.08m (6'10)

**Family Bathroom**

**Garage & Parking**

**Garden**

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Disclaimer: These particulars do not nor constitute part of, an offer of contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein are for general guidance only and prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact and satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Kings property employees or representatives do not have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract in relation to the property.

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## Floorplans

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG | £330,000 | 10/07/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 1 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG | £475,000 | 21/03/2025 | Detached |
| 57 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE | £325,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG | £385,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG | £340,000 | 10/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 45 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE | £490,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| 113 BRADFORD STREET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9AU | £565,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| ACRES MANOR, 31 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE | £965,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 CHURCH LANE, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SF | £540,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 2 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL | £515,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| 27 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL | £525,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 89A BRADFORD STREET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9AU | £275,000 | 03/02/2022 | Detached |
| 16 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL | £523,000 | 12/01/2022 | Detached |
| 63 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL | £525,000 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
| 27 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL | £525,000 | 02/08/2021 | Detached |
| 3 OAST HOUSE SPINNEY, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5GX | £600,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £400,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £531,083 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £524,611 (45 Detached, CM7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,150/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,278/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,406/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £159,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,800

*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:** £6,690/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16%
- **10y growth:** 36.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East of England; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.8%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£330,000 Jul 2023

Price per m²

£6,690/m²

Local average

£524,611 (-9.5%)

Street crime

170 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

High Quality Fitted Kitchens & Bathrooms
Mirrored Splashbacks to Kitchens & Fitted Mirrors to Bathrooms
Appliances included as Standard
Gas Central Heating
Fibre Optic Cabling to every plot
En-Suite Showers to Selected Plots
Sky Q Wired to all Plots Lounge & Bedrooms
Garages to plots 1-15 with power Connected
10 Year ICW Warranty
Paved Patio areas and Turfed Gardens

Additional details

Heating: Gas
Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

FOUR BEDROOM BED LINK DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH GARAGE & DRIVEWAY PARKING

Introducing THE MANSION GARDENS Development - A collection BRAND NEW HOMES. The developement is located between the lovely Village of Bocking and Braintree Town, which provides a branchline Train Station with direct links into the City of London.

The Mansion Gardens Development has been carefully planned to ensure that these quality homes have been designed with modern living in mind and enjoy both a contemporary exterior design and stylish interior finish including all appliances as standard.

Situated in such a prime location with easy access to both Braintree Train Station & Town Centre which benefits from a wide selection of shops featuring favourite high street names and local independent retailers. Bocking Village also offers a range of local amenities including convenience store, public house and beauticians.
Hallway

Ground Floor WC

Living Room 5.11m (16'9) x 4.42m (14'6)

Dining Room 4.42m (14'6) x 3.05m (10')

Kitchen/Dining Room 3.05m (10'0) x 4.88m (16')

Landing

Bedroom 1 3.89m (12'9) x 4.55m (14'11)

En-suite to Master

Bedroom 2 3.05m (10'0) x 3.12m (10'3)

En-suite Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 2.79m (9'2) x 3.23m (10'7)

Bedroom 4 2.92m (9'7) x 2.08m (6'10)

Family Bathroom

Garage & Parking

Garden

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Disclaimer: These particulars do not nor constitute part of, an offer of contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein are for general guidance only and prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact and satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Kings property employees or representatives do not have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract in relation to the property.

Listed by

Braintree

Kings Property

Reference: 156692150

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/06/2023

Current heating cost: £373/year

Potential heating cost: £376/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Other

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/07/2023 (2 years ago)	£330,000	—

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 1 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG	£475,000	21/03/2025	Detached
57 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE	£325,000	25/08/2023	Detached
Same street 4 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG	£385,000	18/08/2023	Detached
Same street 9 MANSION GARDEN CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5XG	£340,000	10/07/2023	Semi-detached
45 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE	£490,000	09/06/2023	Detached
113 BRADFORD STREET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9AU	£565,000	28/11/2022	Detached
ACRES MANOR, 31 CHURCH LANE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SE	£965,000	28/11/2022	Detached
11 CHURCH LANE, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SF	£540,000	01/11/2022	Detached
2 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL	£515,000	15/09/2022	Detached
27 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL	£525,000	12/08/2022	Detached
89A BRADFORD STREET, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 9AU	£275,000	03/02/2022	Detached
16 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL	£523,000	12/01/2022	Detached
63 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL	£525,000	02/08/2021	Detached
27 CHURCH MEADOWS, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5SL	£525,000	02/08/2021	Detached
3 OAST HOUSE SPINNEY, BOCKING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 5GX	£600,000	21/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £400,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £531,083 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16%

10y growth 36.8%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 13.4%

10y (index) 34.8%

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 CM → East of England.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM7 5XG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Eagle Lane	0.0 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.3 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.7 miles
Hospital	Braintree Community Hospital	1.0 miles
Train station	Braintree	1.1 miles
Train station	Braintree Freeport	1.6 miles
Hospital	Halstead Hospital	5.3 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	66
Shoplifting	20
Criminal damage and arson	16
Drugs	15
Public order	15
Anti-social behaviour	12
Other theft	10
Burglary	4
Vehicle crime	4
Robbery	3
Other crime	2
Theft from the person	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	170

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2018
Great Bradfords Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2016
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Oct 2011
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2024
The Edith Borthwick School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 11 Nov 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £159,750

Target investor price (1%) £127,800

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).