# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (NN3 3XE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 27 MAGNOLIA CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN3 3XE | | Price | £535,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £530,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 29/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,141/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,900 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7100-3053-2203-0255-2200) ## Description **A Rare Opportunity – Executive Four-Bedroom Detached Residence on an Exceptional Plot** Occupying a commanding, larger-than-average plot and set well back from the main thoroughfare behind a sweeping driveway, this exquisite four-bedroom detached home combines space, style, and sophistication in equal measure. Perfectly designed for modern family living and entertaining, this beautifully presented residence boasts a wealth of versatile living spaces and luxurious features throughout. Upon entering, you're greeted by a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious living room, a dedicated study ideal for home working, and a stunning extended open-plan kitchen-diner that forms the heart of the home. Thoughtfully designed and flooded with natural light, the kitchen-diner features high-end finishes, generous dining and seating areas, and seamless views over the private rear garden. A separate utility room adds practical convenience. Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a relaxing main bedroom with its own private en-suite shower room. Three further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom, making this home ideal for growing families or guests. The outdoor space is equally impressive. The rear garden has been re-landscaped to create a truly private, tranquil retreat, backing directly onto woodland, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying nature year-round. To the front, a generous sweeping driveway provides ample off-road parking. Further enhancing the appeal is a unique garage conversion currently used as a professionally soundproofed recording studio, an incredibly versatile space that would also make an exceptional home office, gym, or creative workspace. Added bonus of air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter, making it useable all year round. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of this calibre, offering executive living in a peaceful and prestigious setting. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, style, and seclusion this outstanding home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/163798643/2250892) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/163798643/2250893) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/163798643/2250894) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/163798643/2250895) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/163798643/2250896) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/163798643/2250897) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/163798643/2250898) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/163798643/2250899) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/163798643/2250900) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/163798643/2250901) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/163798643/2250902) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163798643/2250903) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163798643/2250904) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/163798643/2250905) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/163798643/2250906) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163798643/2250907) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/163798643/2250908) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/163798643/2250909) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/163798643/2250910) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/163798643/2250911) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/163798643/2250912) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/163798643/2250913) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/163798643/2250914) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/163798643/2250915) - Picture No. 26 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163798643/2250916) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163798643/2250917) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10729527 - **Address:** 27 Magnolia Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3XE - **Certificate Issued:** 22/12/2014 - **Work Completed:** 10/12/2014 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6400873 - **Address:** 27 Magnolia Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3XE - **Certificate Issued:** 16/03/2009 - **Work Completed:** 25/02/2009 - **Items:** 8 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13258407 - **Address:** 27 Magnolia Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3XE - **Certificate Issued:** 26/11/2018 - **Work Completed:** 31/10/2018 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 MAGNOLIA CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3XE | £530,000 | 27/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 70 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3HL | £370,000 | 16/12/2025 | Detached | | 3 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DH | £425,000 | 26/09/2025 | Detached | | 32 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DH | £295,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached | | 3 SELSTON WALK, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3EL | £313,000 | 08/08/2025 | Detached | | 10 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DH | £312,500 | 04/08/2025 | Detached | | 31 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DH | £309,000 | 01/08/2025 | Detached | | 9 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DH | £375,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | 32 WISTERIA WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3QB | £440,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached | | 21 TRIMLEY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DL | £360,000 | 05/07/2023 | Detached | | 18 TRIMLEY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3DL | £390,000 | 16/03/2023 | Detached | | 12 CAMPANULA CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3QG | £315,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 MAGNOLIA CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3XE | £415,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 10 DENBIGH ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3HF | £497,500 | 12/10/2022 | Detached | | 40 BOWTHORPE CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3EJ | £330,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached | | 50 BOUGAINVILLEA DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3XB | £486,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 MAGNOLIA CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3XE | £425,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached | | 329A BILLING ROAD EAST, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3LL | £608,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached | | 23 BELSTEAD ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3HG | £435,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3QE | £340,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached | | 18 BOUGAINVILLEA DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3XB | £415,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached | | 52 CAVENDISH DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3HL | £345,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached | | 27 HONEYSUCKLE WAY, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN3 3QE | £677,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £420,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £401,925 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £367,609 (71 Detached, NN3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +45.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £970/mo - **Realistic:** £1,078/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,186/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leicester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/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, Lower Thrift Street, NN1 | £3,650/mo | 4 | 1.2 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,650/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £456,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £365,000 *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 £3,650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,153/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.9% *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:** £4,350/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.3% - **10y growth:** 18% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Northamptonshire; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 34.6% ## 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)