# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (KT24 5HE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 FOREST ROAD, LEATHERHEAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, SURREY KT24 5HE | | Price | £799,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 133 m² | | Last sold | £602,500 Jan 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/05/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £840/year ### Recommendations - W1 (1,200) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8688-7325-5600-7839-6972) ## Description A superbly appointed 4 bedroom family home in a wonderful location set back from Forest Road, within the catchment for both The Raleigh & Howard of Effingham Schools and a short stroll of Effingham Junction station (Waterloo 43 mins). 4 Bedrooms l 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (one en-suite) l Lounge l Kitchen/Dining Room l Open Plan Family/TV Room l Utility Room l Guest Cloakroom l Brick Built Outbuilding l Southerly Aspect Gardens l Breneck is a significant family home, brought to the market having been cleverly enlarged to deliver superbly appointed family accommodation in this excellent location. In truth the front view of the house belies the sheer space that is provided, offering over 1,400 sq ft of space including a magnificent Kitchen/Dining/Family room space eminently suitable for today's family lifestyle. When enlarged, careful consideration to the light enjoyed in all spaces was made with cascades of light from the Southerly aspect via the Velux skylights to augment the bi-folding doors & windows. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a charming separate Lounge with a bay window as a 'grown-ups' retreat, an excellent utility room beyond the kitchen with its own outside access for muddy paws (both 4 & 2 legged variety!) with a guest cloakroom accessible from the reception hall to complete the act. A total of 4 really well proportioned bedrooms & 2 modern white bath/shower rooms populate the first & second floors to remain in perfect balance with the superb ground floor spaces. Outside there is off-street private parking and an extremely useful brick built outbuilding for storing all the usual family necessities with the rear gardens enjoying a Southerly aspect to the rear, with a paved patio, lawn & privacy from all sides from a selection of lovely specimen trees & shrubs. With Effingham Junction just 200 yards away & the amazing choices of both educational & recreational amenities which abound in the area for all generations, this home delivers comprehensive family accommodation and in our opinion is definitely one to view! ## Property Photos - ![1254209 (12).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213025) - 1254209 (12).jpg - ![1254209 (1).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213026) - 1254209 (1).jpg - ![1254209 (2).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213027) - 1254209 (2).jpg - ![1254209 (3).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213028) - 1254209 (3).jpg - ![1254209 (4).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213029) - 1254209 (4).jpg - ![1254209 (21).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213030) - 1254209 (21).jpg - ![1254209 (9).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213031) - 1254209 (9).jpg - ![1254209 (14).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213032) - 1254209 (14).jpg - ![1254209 (7).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213033) - 1254209 (7).jpg - ![1254209 (22).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213034) - 1254209 (22).jpg - ![1254209 (23).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213035) - 1254209 (23).jpg - ![1254209 (17).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213036) - 1254209 (17).jpg - ![1254209 (11).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213037) - 1254209 (11).jpg - ![1254209 (16).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213038) - 1254209 (16).jpg - ![1254209 (13).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213039) - 1254209 (13).jpg - ![1254209 (24).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213040) - 1254209 (24).jpg - ![1254209 (19).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213041) - 1254209 (19).jpg - ![1254209 (20).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213042) - 1254209 (20).jpg - ![1254209 (18).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213043) - 1254209 (18).jpg - ![1254209 (6).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213044) - 1254209 (6).jpg - ![1254209 (27).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213045) - 1254209 (27).jpg - ![1254209 (28).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213046) - 1254209 (28).jpg - ![1254209 (29).jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213048) - 1254209 (29).jpg - ![KT24 5HE-QR-code.png](/listings/photos/159019817/213050) - KT24 5HE-QR-code.png ## Floorplans - ![Floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/159019817/213051) - Floor plan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/159019817/213054) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/159019817/213056) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9708575 - **Address:** 3 Forest Road, Effingham Junction, KT24 5HE - **Certificate Issued:** 05/08/2013 - **Work Completed:** 03/07/2013 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £602,500 | 31/01/2019 | Semi-detached | | 3 FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £209,950 | 23/03/2001 | Semi-detached | | 3 FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £132,000 | 21/11/1996 | 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] WOODHOUSE EAVES FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £650,000 | 27/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] TITHE COTTAGE FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £499,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] NORMAY FOREST ROAD, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HE | £705,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 LOVELACE CLOSE, EFFINGHAM JUNCTION, LEATHERHEAD, GUILDFORD, SURREY, KT24 5HJ | £645,000 | 01/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £618,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £645,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £689,944 (9 Semi-detached, KT24, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Guildford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,544/mo - **Realistic:** £1,716/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,888/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Walton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,970/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £214,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £171,600 *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:** £6,015/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.8% - **10y growth:** 61.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Guildford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 12.9% - **10y growth (index):** 23.5% ## 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)