# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (NP25 5SW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HILLCREST, MONMOUTH, ROCKFIELD, MONMOUTHSHIRE NP25 5SW | | Price | £595,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 124 m² | | Last sold | £602,000 Aug 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 23/01/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,014/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £35,000 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4300-2549-3822-9328-0973) ## 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. **Viewings** Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. **Selling?** We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HILLCREST, ROCKFIELD, MONMOUTH, MONMOUTHSHIRE, NP25 5SW | £602,000 | 15/08/2023 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £543,331 (22 Detached, NP25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Monmouthshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £890/mo - **Realistic:** £989/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,088/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,900 *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:** £4,798/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.7% - **10y growth:** 35.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Monmouthshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 52.3% ## 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)