# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WD3 6AL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | SEPTEMBER COTTAGE, DEADMANS ASH LANE, RICKMANSWORTH, SARRATT, HERTFORDSHIRE WD3 6AL | | Price | £1,150,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 143 m² | | Last sold | £1,075,000 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/01/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,259/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3335-6229-0400-0929-6272) ## Description This stunning 3/4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence is nestled in a sought-after picturesque lane within the popular village of Sarrattsurrounded by the peaceful rolling Chiltern Hills. This outstanding family home has been sympathetically extended and renovated to a high specification, providing flexible living accommodation. Boasting approximately 1700sqft of living space arranged over two floors, with light and space in abundance. This stunning home sits within a rural setting with beautiful views over farmland and boasts of a good sized, private and newly fenced south facing rear garden laid to lawn with a hardwood decked area plus a paved patio providing a perfect setting for alfresco dining and relaxation, bathed in sunshine throughout the day. The ground floor comprises a front aspect reception room/bedroom 4 with a feature brick fireplace and a bay window, and a dining room that effortlessly flows into a 25' open-plan kitchen/family room designed to create the ideal entertaining space. The luxury newly fitted kitchen boasts a range of modern and stylish units, high-end integrated appliances, a large central kitchen island/breakfast bar and a separate utility room. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed double bedroom and a shower room. To the front of the property there is a newly laid large blocked paved driveway providing ample parking for multiple cars. Additionally, they have totally replaced and insulated the roof adding traditional terracotta tiles sympathetic to the area, complete with newly laid landscaped gardens and driveway, a full rewire, new central heating system, new bathrooms and kitchen and floor coverings with luxurious carpets. In short this is a rare gem of a property! It is an impressive and sophisticated detached home with nothing left to do but move in. Sarratt is a charming and sought, after Hertfordshire village with a number of amenities that include The Cricketers and The Boot Public Houses, which enjoy access to Sarratt Green. Schooling in the area includes York House, Royal Masonic, Dr Challoner's Grammar School and St Clements Danes School. Nearby Rickmansworth and Chorleywood provide a fast Metropolitan Line train service to Baker Street and the City as well as Chiltern Turbo to Marylebone. Tributary of the River Chess valley provide a wonderful setting for walking and horse riding. The neighbouring area is also well served for extensive leisure facilities, together with Chorleywood Common and Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The M25 motorway and Heathrow and other major airports are also accessible. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Three Rivers District Council  Council Tax Band: F  Energy Efficiency Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478822) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478823) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478824) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478825) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478826) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478828) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478831) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478834) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478842) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161095082/478843) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161095082/478844) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/161095082/478845) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SEPTEMBER COTTAGE DEADMANS ASH LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AL | £1,075,000 | 01/09/2025 | Detached | | SEPTEMBER COTTAGE DEADMANS ASH LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AL | £735,000 | 28/06/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 CAROON DRIVE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6DD | £1,050,000 | 07/01/2026 | Detached | | BRIAR BANK DIMMOCKS LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AP | £1,150,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] GABLE END DEADMANS ASH LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AL | £815,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 THE BRIARS, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AU | £1,560,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE HOLLIES DEADMANS ASH LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AL | £1,375,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 DEADMANS ASH LANE, SARRATT, RICKMANSWORTH, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD3 6AL | £573,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £921,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £1,253,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,163,819 (41 Detached, WD3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Three Rivers). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,627/mo - **Realistic:** £1,808/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,989/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £226,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,800 *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:** £8,042/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -0.6% - **10y growth:** 4.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Three Rivers; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 12.4% - **10y growth (index):** 19.2% ## 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)