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RECREATION GROUND, HALSTEAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, ESSEX CO9 3JD

4 beds 2 baths 1,625 sq ft Listed 6 Feb 2026 (-177d)

£485,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

151 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£465,000 Nov 2022

Price per m²

£3,212/m²

Local average

£520,871 (-6.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,149 of 33,755)

Street crime

33 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached house
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Versatile accommodation
  • Modern kitchen
  • Modern bathrooms

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A spacious and versatile 5 bedroom detached home set Sible Hedingham. This well-presented property offers flexible living throughout, featuring a modern kitchen, contemporary family bathroom and a private en-suite to the principal bedroom. Located in a desirable village setting.


DESCRIPTION
Shopping facilities, primary and secondary schooling are available in Sible Hedingham with more extensive facilities in Halstead and Sudbury. For the commuter there is a train service from Sudbury via Marks Tey or Witham to London's Liverpool Street with access onto the A12 at Witham and onto the A120 at Braintree, which is now a dual carriageway to the M11 and Stansted Airport.

Entrance Porch 
Door to front aspect. Door leading into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall 
Stairs rising to the first floor with door leading into bedroom 1. Doors giving access to the television room, kitchen/diner, bathroom, bedrooms 2 and 3, bedroom 4/reception room and bedroom 5/study. Radiator with cover.

Lounge 19' 8" x 13' 1" ( 5.99m x 3.99m )
Windows to front and side aspect.

Kitchen / Diner 19' 8" x 13' 1" ( 5.99m x 3.99m )
Windows to side and rear aspects. Door leading to the garden. Modern range of matching wall and base units with work surfaces over. Space for appliances. Sink, drainer and mixer tap. Radiator with cover.

Bathroom 
Windows to rear aspect. Modern suite comprising a bath with shower attachment, shower cubicle, WC and wash basin with vanity unit. Fully tiled.

Bedroom Three 13' 1" max x 9' 2" max ( 3.99m max x 2.79m max )
Window to rear aspect. Storage cupboard. Radiator.

Bedroom Four / Reception 17' 1" x 9' 6" ( 5.21m x 2.90m )
French doors leading to the garden. Radiator. Door leading into bedroom 5/study.

Bedroom Five / Studu 10' 2" x 9' 6" ( 3.10m x 2.90m )
Window to front aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom Two 12' 6" x 10' 2" ( 3.81m x 3.10m )
Window to front aspect. Radiator.

Bedroom One 19' 8" x 9' 2" ( 5.99m x 2.79m )
Window to front aspect. Radiator. Door leading into the en-suite.

En-Suite 
Window to rear aspect. Modern suite comprising WC, wash basin with vanity unit, walk in shower cubicle.

Front Garden 
Driveway both sides of the property.

Rear Garden 
Patio with steps down to the decking area.



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

Halstead

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 171928184

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/07/2025

Expiry date: 27/07/2035

Current heating cost: £1,088/year

Potential heating cost: £986/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
  • 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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12252419

Property Details

Street: 1a Recreation Ground

Town: Sible Hedingham

Postcode: CO9 3JD

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/03/2017

Work Completed: 13/02/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

63% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £485,000 +4.3%
Sold 14/11/2022 (3 years ago) £465,000 +63.2%
Sold 30/11/2015 (10 years ago) £285,000

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
35 SPRING WAY, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3SB £570,000 18/12/2025 Detached
ALEYS BARN AUTUMN PLACE SWAN STREET, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3RA £435,000 10/12/2025 Detached
15 RECREATION ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JG £485,000 13/08/2025 Detached
21 SCHOOL ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3NR £501,000 13/11/2023 Detached
87 SWAN STREET, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3HT £210,000 24/10/2022 Detached
4 RECREATION ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JG £410,000 21/10/2022 Detached
18 ST PETERS VIEW, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3PL £530,000 19/10/2022 Detached
2 HAWKWOOD ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JJ £322,000 14/10/2022 Detached
7 RECREATION ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JG £450,000 01/07/2022 Detached
32 ALEXANDRA ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3NE £499,995 13/06/2022 Detached
30 ST PETERS VIEW, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3PL £385,000 24/05/2022 Detached
12 RECREATION ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JG £475,000 20/05/2022 Detached
6 COUSINS YARD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3FJ £395,000 11/04/2022 Detached
18 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JB £240,000 29/03/2022 Detached
PARK HOUSE HAWKWOOD ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3JL £400,000 21/02/2022 Detached
HAWKESBURY RECTORY MEADOW, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3NN £510,000 18/02/2022 Detached
1 SWAN CHASE, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3RB £450,000 16/11/2021 Detached
85 SWAN STREET, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3HT £445,000 29/09/2021 Detached
2 ST PETERS VIEW, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3PL £465,000 24/09/2021 Detached
16 SCHOOL ROAD, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CO9 3NR £375,000 22/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £427,650 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.5%
10y growth 21.2%

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

1y (index) -0.9%
5y (index) 10.8%
10y (index) 28.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,102/mo
Realistic £1,224/mo
Optimistic £1,346/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Post Office 0.1 miles
Shop East of England Co-op 0.1 miles
Shop Wonky Wheel 1.1 miles
Train station Castle Hedingham 1.4 miles
Hospital Braintree Community Hospital 7.0 miles
Train station Braintree 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 13
Anti-social behaviour 5
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 4
Drugs 3
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 33

Within 1 mile during May 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
The Yellow House School Other 0.2 miles Good — 20 Sep 2023
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Teaseldown School Other 0.3 miles Good — 30 Jul 2023
Hedingham School and Sixth Form Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 3 Jun 2013
de Vere Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 18 Sep 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £153,000
Target investor price (1%) £122,400
  • 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).