Sold STC Detached

HILLCREST

MONMOUTH, ROCKFIELD, MONMOUTHSHIRE NP25 5SW

4 beds 2 baths 1,335 sq ft Listed 1 Feb 2023 (-1237d)

£595,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£602,000 Aug 2023

Price per m²

£4,798/m²

Local average

£543,331 (+9.5%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached family home
  • Generous living space
  • Four bedrooms
  • Private driveway & double garage
  • Extensive grounds
  • Several outbuildings

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Positioned just outside Monmouth, this property is situated in a peaceful rural setting, yet only a short drive into the market town, with easy access to the A40. The charming Town of Monmouth is steeped in history, with well-regarded schooling, bespoke shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. The property proudly watches over the surrounding picturesque countryside, while scenic walks and activities along the River Monnow and Wye are great for the outdoor enthusiast.

To the ground floor, a useful porch leads directly into the kitchen. The kitchen benefits from a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances to include an oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, Rayburn cooker, four-ring hob and an overhead extractor. From the kitchen, there is a cosy lounge, with an ornate stone fireplace and fitted units either side. Beyond the kitchen, there is an open plan living room and dining area, with the living room similarly enjoying a stone fireplace. The living room offers a quaint bar nook, perfect for entertaining, with access to the cellar via a separate enclosed staircase. This open plan reception room is ideal for family living, with a fantastic flow and leading outside to the garden, via the useful utility. A downstairs cloakroom can be found from the kitchen, with a bath suite, while to the first floor there is a shower room. There are four-bedrooms, all of which are double, with the two largest rooms benefiting from fitted wardrobes, ideal for utilising space.

Outside - The property has an impressive frontage, with a beautiful black and white revival facade using timber framing. The symmetrical framing of the property is aesthetically pleasing and is continued to the rear, with extensive lawned gardens create huge potential for entertaining and family living. There are several outbuildings, which could make a fantastic workshop, home office or kennels for dogs. There is also a double garage, alongside the ample parking provided on the driveway.

AGNTS NOTE:
There are solar panels at the property and we have been advised these are owned, these will be included in the sale.

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Listed by

Monmouth

Archer & Co Ltd

Reference: 131313791

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 24/01/2023

Expiry date: 23/01/2033

Current heating cost: £1,014/year

Potential heating cost: £533/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £35,000

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

EPC graph

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/08/2023 (2 years ago) £602,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

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Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 34.5%
10y growth 35.1%

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

1y (index) -0.8%
5y (index) 16.1%
10y (index) 52.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £890/mo
Realistic £989/mo
Optimistic £1,088/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Monmouthshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

B4233

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Wild Times Extreme Sports 2.2 miles
Shop Pedal Syndicate 2.2 miles
Bus stop Fitzroy Close (SW-bound) 2.4 miles
Bus stop Fitzroy Close (NE-bound) 2.4 miles
Hospital Great Oaks Hospice 6.9 miles
Train station Rookwood 7.4 miles
Train station Perrygrove 7.5 miles
Hospital Velindre@Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Llangattock School Monmouth Other 1.2 miles (No rating)
Overmonnow C.P. School Other 2.2 miles (No rating)
Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy Other 2.2 miles (No rating)
Osbaston Infants School Other 2.4 miles (No rating)
Osbaston V.C. Primary Other 2.4 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,900
  • 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).