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16 HIGHCLERE ROAD

BRAINTREE, GREAT NOTLEY, ESSEX CM77 7WX

4 beds 2 baths 1,593 sq ft Listed 17 Jun 2025 (-374d)

£550,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM77 7WX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 HIGHCLERE ROAD, BRAINTREE, GREAT NOTLEY, ESSEX CM77 7WX |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 148 m² |
| Last sold | £555,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/02/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,244/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2890-9420-2596-5755)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

SOLD PRIOR TO MARKETING - IF YOU HAVE A SIMILAR PROPERTY TO SELL, PLEASE CONTACT WILLIAM H BROWN AS IT IS IN HIGH DEMAND

**DESCRIPTION**

This impressive four-bedroom detached property is positioned in a sought after location close to the Great Notley village amenities and Discovery Centre.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/163406975/741334) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX | £555,000 | 18/09/2025 | Detached |
| 16 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX | £143,995 | 16/07/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 49 HIDCOTE WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XT | £392,500 | 18/07/2025 | Detached |
| 23 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US | £400,000 | 12/12/2023 | Detached |
| 30 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS | £540,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached |
| 6 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ | £337,500 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 14 BURGHLEY CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WY | £455,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 1 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS | £500,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 FRAMLINGHAM WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7YY | £545,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SORREL GROVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7ZR | £510,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 23 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ | £515,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 19 PETWORTH CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XS | £870,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 15 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US | £625,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 47 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS | £525,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX | £570,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX | £660,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 69 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB | £500,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 45 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB | £610,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 4 ALVERTON CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XU | £600,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 39 HIDCOTE WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XT | £425,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 31 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US | £315,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 44 PETWORTH CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XS | £1,015,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 61 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB | £612,500 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| 37 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ | £475,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX | £575,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £601,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £538,375 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £560,649 (30 Detached, CM77, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1.9%

## 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 Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,200

*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:** £3,716/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.5%
- **10y growth:** 53.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.5%

## 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

148 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£555,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£3,716/m²

Local average

£560,649 (-1.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,149 of 33,755)

Street crime

43 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Four Bedroom Detached House
Sought After Location
Close to Local Amenities
Good Size Rear Garden
Double Garage and Ample Parking

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
SOLD PRIOR TO MARKETING - IF YOU HAVE A SIMILAR PROPERTY TO SELL, PLEASE CONTACT WILLIAM H BROWN AS IT IS IN HIGH DEMAND

DESCRIPTION
This impressive four-bedroom detached property is positioned in a sought after location close to the Great Notley village amenities and Discovery Centre.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Braintree

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 163406975

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/02/2026

Expiry date: 09/02/2036

Current heating cost: £1,244/year

Potential heating cost: £1,141/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

285% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/09/2025 (9 months ago)	£555,000	+285.4%
Sold	16/07/1997 (28 years ago)	£143,995	—

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
49 HIDCOTE WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XT	£392,500	18/07/2025	Detached
23 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US	£400,000	12/12/2023	Detached
30 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS	£540,000	18/10/2023	Detached
6 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ	£337,500	25/08/2023	Detached
14 BURGHLEY CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WY	£455,000	25/08/2023	Detached
1 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS	£500,000	24/11/2022	Detached
11 FRAMLINGHAM WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7YY	£545,000	17/11/2022	Detached
10 SORREL GROVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7ZR	£510,000	01/11/2022	Detached
23 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ	£515,000	26/10/2022	Detached
19 PETWORTH CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XS	£870,000	14/10/2022	Detached
15 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US	£625,000	16/09/2022	Detached
47 WOOD WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7JS	£525,000	14/09/2022	Detached
Same street 14 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX	£570,000	30/08/2022	Detached
Same street 7 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX	£660,000	18/08/2022	Detached
69 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB	£500,000	07/07/2022	Detached
45 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB	£610,000	30/05/2022	Detached
4 ALVERTON CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XU	£600,000	29/04/2022	Detached
39 HIDCOTE WAY, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XT	£425,000	22/04/2022	Detached
31 NOTLEY GREEN, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7US	£315,000	28/03/2022	Detached
44 PETWORTH CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7XS	£1,015,000	18/03/2022	Detached
61 WINDERMERE DRIVE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7UB	£612,500	01/03/2022	Detached
37 TIMBERS CLOSE, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7GZ	£475,000	25/02/2022	Detached
Same street 20 HIGHCLERE ROAD, GREAT NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 7WX	£575,000	26/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £601,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £538,375 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.5%

10y growth 53.4%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 12.7%

10y (index) 31.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,109/mo

Realistic £1,232/mo

Optimistic £1,355/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.

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 CM77 7WX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Highclere Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.5 miles
Train station	Braintree	1.8 miles
Train station	Braintree Freeport	2.0 miles
Hospital	Chelmer Clinic	6.1 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	9.4 miles
Hospital	St Peter's Hospital	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	24
Criminal damage and arson	7
Violence and sexual offences	5
Other theft	2
Public order	2
Shoplifting	2
Drugs	1
Total incidents	43

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
White Court School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Dec 2022
Notley Green Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2015
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form	Secondary	1.2 miles	Requires improvement — 17 Oct 2023
John Ray Junior School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 10 May 2020
John Ray Infant School	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 16 Feb 2011

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,000

Target investor price (1%) £123,200

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).