# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (E4 7RW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4, NETHERHOUSE COTTAGES, MOTT STREET, LONDON, ESSEX E4 7RW |
| Price | £830,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Floor area | 132 m² |
| Last sold | £810,000 Feb 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 25/09/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £1,042/year

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- W1 (1,200)
- E (35)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0785-2896-6614-9123-4175)

## Description

"A SPLENDID COUNTRY LANE SETTING 

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSE 

HIGH QUALITY INTERIOR FINISH WITH LANDSCAPED GARDENS"

This outstanding property enjoys wonderful open south westerly views to rear over unspoilt countryside and yet is only a short drive from North Chingford's fashionable High Street shopping facilities including a mainline railway service connecting with Liverpool St (about 25 mins.). The accommodation has been extended and updated to an exacting standard with some very fine contemporary features practical for modern day living. In brief the accommodation features a reception porch, 19ft x 17ft open plan main reception, a delightful orangery which is off the modern fitted kitchen, utility room and cloakroom wc. The first floor features an enormous 19ft master bedroom with en-suite shower and dressing room off. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with Jacuzzi. Outside the approach from the lane is across a wide forecourt parking area which serves a double garage. The gardens are on two sides with a very spacious patio which wraps around the house capturing the afternoon and evening sunset. This is a unique property in a very fine setting worthy of inspection to be appreciated! 

**Entrance: **

The property is set back from the lane behind double gates with ranch style fencing either side. A tarmac entrance drive edged with brick pavia leads on to a spacious and very wide forecourt hardstanding to the front of the property providing ample parking and plenty of turning space which serves the double garage located on the south east boundary. The front and side boundary line are planted with evergreens and shrubs and from the driveway there are steps leading down the entrance porch and a flagstone patio terrace retained by low level walling and again implanted with shrubs and grasses for screening. Stable door to:

**Porch: **

Tiled flooring, ceiling downlighter, fitted cupboard to one side and panel and double glazed door to:

**Sitting Room: **

**5.84m (19ft 2in) x 5.18m (17ft 0in) **

A splendid open plan main reception being dual aspect and centred on an open fire with an attractive, ornate over mantle, hearth and inset grate and to one side glazed double panel doors open to the side patio terrace, and to the rear elevation access from bi-folding doors opens to the rear patio terrace. This is a delightful living space and includes two upright contemporary style radiators, natural wood flooring, power points and to the front elevation a bay window with seat and storage beneath. Access here to:

**Sitting Room-2nd View**

**Kitchen: **

**5.79m (19ft 0in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in) **

An outstanding arrangement of custom fitted kitchen furniture includes a spacious centre aisle worktop incorporating cupboards and drawers beneath and space for breakfast bar seating. The matching wall and base units in the latest modern design provide ample storage facility and integrated appliances include a double base freezer unit, 5 burner hob with extractor fan over, double and microwave ovens including a steamer, dishwasher, plenty of power points and worktop space. To the front elevation there are double glazed windows with radiator beneath and to one side stairs rise to first floor accommodation. Open plan to:

**Kitchen-2nd View**

**Orangery: **

**4.32m (14ft 2in) x 2.64m (8ft 8in) **

A lovely addition to the main accommodation with a traditional "lantern style" double glazed roof together with double glazed windows and doors providing access to the rear patio. There is tiled flooring, power points, radiator, door to:

**Utility Room: **

A practical arrangement with fitted worktop and cupboard space with plumbing for automatic washing machine, and space for tumble dryer etc. Door to:

**Cloakroom: **

Comprises low flush wc with concealed cistern, wall hung vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and storage beneath, wall lights, tiled flooring.

**First Floor Accommodation**

**Landing: **

**0.86m (2ft 10in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in) **

Having each bedroom and bathroom leading off there is an upright contemporary style radiator, power point, large hatch to loft space.

**Master Bedroom: **

**5.84m (19ft 2in) x 3.84m (12ft 7in) **

A fabulous open plan main bedroom having double glazed windows on 3 sides including a splendid "bay window seat" to the front elevation with an outlook on to the lane. From the rear window there is a glorious view across open countryside and the vaulted ceiling adds to that sense of additonal space. Fitted to one side are floor to ceiling wardrobe cupboards and there are two upright contemporary style radiators either side of the entrance, high skirting, power points, range of ceiling downlighters and doors lead to the en-suite shower room and dressing room.

**View From Master Bedroom**

**Dressing Room: **

**2.39m (7ft 10in) x 1.17m (3ft 10in) **

With an arrangement of separated hanging rails, ceiling downlighters and a small heating radiator to one side.

**En Suite Shower Room: **

**2.31m (7ft 7in) x 1.22m (4ft 0in) **

Well planned includes a close coupled wc, a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashback, tiled flooring, double width shower cubicle with glazed sliding door entry, chrome fittings and shower attachment including a fixed head drench shower. Upright chrome ladder style radiator, extractor fan, ceiling downlighers and to the rear elevation a small double glazed replacement window.

**Bedroom 2: **

**3.1m (10ft 2in) x 3.73m (12ft 3in) **

Double glazed replacement windows to the front elevation having a low level contemporary style radiator beneath and an outlook on to the lane, high skirting, power points, ceiling downlighters, an arrangement of fitted wardrobe cupboards to one side with floor to ceiling mirror faced sliding doors with one end also including and housing a Vaillant gas boiler and hot water tank serving central heating and domestic hot water.

**Bedroom 3: **

**2.9m (9ft 6in) x 2.18m (7ft 2in) **

Double glazed window to rear elevation with a glorious outlook on to open countryside, contemporary style radiator beneath, power points, high skirting and downlighters.

**Bathroom: **

Fabulous bathroom! Comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and chrome mixer tap, a smart double ended bath with chrome mixer taps and pop-out hand held shower attachment, tiled flooring, chrome upright radiator towel rail, ceiling downlighters, extractor fan, double glazed replacement window to rear elevation.

**Bathroom-2nd View**

**Exterior**

**Rear Patio Terrace: **

Walking round to the rear of the property there is a very spacious flagstone patio terrace and with exterior lighting this is an ideal spot for summer entertaining well into the evening - broken up with dwarf walling and colourful flower and shrub beds.

**Feature Pergola: **

There is a further Pergola trellis walkway with steps leading down to the remainder of the plot which is laid out with lawn and has further planted shrub beds retained by wooden sleepers. The aspect to the rear is across countryside and is south west facing.

**Lawned Play Area**

**Greenhouse & Lower Garden**

**Side Lawn**

**Side Lawn - 2nd View: **

To the side of the house is a further flagstone pathway with an expanse of lawn and the boundary again having ranch style fencing and laurel hedging.

**Side Patio Terrace: **

Again to the side of the property there is a Pergola Terrace with ornate brick base and trellis work with climbing plants and the perimeter lined with fragrant lavendar borders

**Double Garage: **

A pitched roof double garage with twin double doors having power and light connected, with plenty of storage space including a range of shelved wooden racking on two sides.

**Floor Plan - Ground Floor**

**Floor Plan - First Floor**

## Property Photos

- ![Main Picture](/listings/photos/65942443/307818) - Main Picture
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/65942443/307819) - Entrance
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/65942443/307820) - Sitting Room
- ![Sitting Room-2nd Vie](/listings/photos/65942443/307821) - Sitting Room-2nd Vie
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/65942443/307822) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen-2nd View](/listings/photos/65942443/307823) - Kitchen-2nd View
- ![Orangery](/listings/photos/65942443/307824) - Orangery
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/65942443/307825) - Utility Room
- ![Cloakroom](/listings/photos/65942443/307826) - Cloakroom
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/65942443/307827) - Master Bedroom
- ![View From Master Bed](/listings/photos/65942443/307828) - View From Master Bed
- ![En Suite Shower Room](/listings/photos/65942443/307829) - En Suite Shower Room
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/65942443/307830) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/65942443/307831) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/65942443/307832) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom-2nd View](/listings/photos/65942443/307833) - Bathroom-2nd View
- ![Rear Patio Terrace](/listings/photos/65942443/307834) - Rear Patio Terrace
- ![Feature Pergola](/listings/photos/65942443/307835) - Feature Pergola
- ![Lawned Play Area](/listings/photos/65942443/307836) - Lawned Play Area
- ![Greenhouse & Lower G](/listings/photos/65942443/307837) - Greenhouse & Lower G
- ![Side Lawn](/listings/photos/65942443/307838) - Side Lawn
- ![Side Lawn - 2nd View](/listings/photos/65942443/307839) - Side Lawn - 2nd View
- ![Side Patio Terrace](/listings/photos/65942443/307840) - Side Patio Terrace
- ![Double Garage](/listings/photos/65942443/307841) - Double Garage

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan - Ground Floor](/listings/photos/65942443/307842) - Floor Plan - Ground Floor
- ![Floor Plan - First Floor](/listings/photos/65942443/307843) - Floor Plan - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/65942443/307844) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17246953
- **Address:** 4 Netherhouse Cottages, Mott Street, E4 7RW
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/04/2026
- **Work Completed:** 01/04/2026
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #990179
- **Address:** 4 Netherhouse Cottages, Mott Street, E4 7RW
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/09/2003
- **Work Completed:** 17/08/2003
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NETHERHOUSE COTTAGES 4 MOTT STREET, LONDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, E4 7RW | £810,000 | 01/02/2019 | Terraced |
| NETHERHOUSE COTTAGES 4 MOTT STREET, LONDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, E4 7RW | £467,500 | 15/10/2012 | Terraced |
| NETHERHOUSE COTTAGES 4 MOTT STREET, LONDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, E4 7RW | £110,000 | 10/07/2003 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 HAMLET GATE, LONDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, E4 7RJ | £485,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 HAMLET GATE, LONDON, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, E4 7RJ | £500,000 | 05/03/2025 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £492,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £601,250 (55 Terraced, E4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +38%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Epping Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,652/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,835/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,019/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £808/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waltham Abbey, EN9 | £2,400/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Manton Road, EN3 | £2,250/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,325/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £290,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £232,500

*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 £2,325/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 29.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,201/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6%

*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:** £6,288/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.4%
- **10y growth:** 45.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Epping Forest; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 9%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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