# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SG2 0JY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE SG2 0JY | | Price | £725,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | TBC | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 141 m² | | Last sold | £720,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/07/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,003/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,900 ### Recommendations - G (£350 - £450) - 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/2575-3040-8203-8644-4204) ## Description *** ANOTHER PROPERTY SOLD *** This four bedroom, three storey detached home is the epitome of contemporary style. Painstakingly refurbished and remodelled by the current owner to an exacting standard finished to a high specification throughout complemented by modern fixtures and fittings with attention to detail rarely found in today's market The contemporary theme is carried through to the landscaped front and rear gardens complete with multi-purpose entertaining areas, a koi pond and sleek stonework including an impressive outdoor fireplace. The visually striking loft conversion creates a fantastic master bedroom suite complete with marble wet room and a dressing room cleverly concealed behind a hidden hallway complete with wrap around architectural triple glazing to both ends of the conversion. In full, the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/wc, kitchen/breakfast room, dining/family room, lounge, first floor landing leading to three double bedrooms with an en-suite wet room, family bathroom, second floor landing leading to the master bedroom suite with both a bedroom, dressing room and second marble wet room. Double garage and associated parking. Viewing highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 58](/listings/photos/166553828/1639568) - Picture No. 58 - ![Picture No. 51](/listings/photos/166553828/1639569) - Picture No. 51 - ![Picture No. 55](/listings/photos/166553828/1639570) - Picture No. 55 - ![Picture No. 48](/listings/photos/166553828/1639571) - Picture No. 48 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/166553828/1639572) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 49](/listings/photos/166553828/1639573) - Picture No. 49 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/166553828/1639574) - Picture No. 40 - ![Picture No. 45](/listings/photos/166553828/1639575) - Picture No. 45 - ![Picture No. 44](/listings/photos/166553828/1639576) - Picture No. 44 - ![Picture No. 46](/listings/photos/166553828/1639577) - Picture No. 46 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/166553828/1639578) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 47](/listings/photos/166553828/1639579) - Picture No. 47 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/166553828/1639580) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/166553828/1639581) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/166553828/1639582) - Picture No. 37 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/166553828/1639583) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 60](/listings/photos/166553828/1639584) - Picture No. 60 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/166553828/1639585) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/166553828/1639586) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/166553828/1639587) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/166553828/1639588) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/166553828/1639589) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/166553828/1639590) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 53](/listings/photos/166553828/1639591) - Picture No. 53 - ![Picture No. 54](/listings/photos/166553828/1639592) - Picture No. 54 - ![Picture No. 50](/listings/photos/166553828/1639593) - Picture No. 50 - ![Picture No. 56](/listings/photos/166553828/1639594) - Picture No. 56 - ![Picture No. 59](/listings/photos/166553828/1639595) - Picture No. 59 - ![Picture No. 57](/listings/photos/166553828/1639596) - Picture No. 57 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/166553828/1639597) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166553828/1639598) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9725367 - **Address:** 40 Knights Templars Green, STEVENAGE, SG2 0JY - **Certificate Issued:** 09/09/2013 - **Work Completed:** 05/08/2013 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16071009 - **Address:** 40 Knights Templars Green, STEVENAGE, SG2 0JY - **Certificate Issued:** 03/12/2023 - **Work Completed:** 11/05/2023 - **Items:** 13 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JY | £720,000 | 20/04/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 DONCASTER CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RY | £400,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached | | 19 DRYDEN CRESCENT, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JQ | £540,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached | | 49 AYR CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RZ | £570,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JY | £350,000 | 26/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 93 HAYFIELD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7JR | £435,000 | 30/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JY | £295,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced | | 29 KEATS CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JD | £610,000 | 08/03/2023 | Detached | | 6 KINGS WALDEN RISE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JX | £470,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 27 AYR CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RZ | £550,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 41 HAYFIELD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7JP | £590,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached | | 58 WHEATLANDS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JT | £401,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached | | 66 MONTFITCHET WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7DT | £470,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 92 HAYFIELD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7JR | £470,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JY | £322,500 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 MARLOWE CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JJ | £450,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached | | 71 CONIFER WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7QS | £430,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached | | 46 AYR CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RZ | £470,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 49 DONCASTER CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RY | £375,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 2 MONTFITCHET WALK, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7DT | £390,000 | 03/11/2021 | Detached | | 3 MARLOWE CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JJ | £485,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 KNIGHTS TEMPLARS GREEN, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 0JY | £313,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 24 THE HEDGEROWS, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG2 7BW | £427,500 | 31/08/2021 | Detached | | 11 DONCASTER CLOSE, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 5RY | £490,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £320,125 (4 sales) **Area average:** £474,921 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £698,608 (19 Detached, SG2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +3.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stevenage). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,287/mo - **Realistic:** £1,430/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,573/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Chalkdown, SG2 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 30.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,080/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.2% *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:** £5,142/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -34% - **10y growth:** 47.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Stevenage; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 16.4% - **10y growth (index):** 30.9% ## 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)