# 1 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CB6 3DR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 THE CHASE, ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3DR | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £280,000 Dec 2024 | ## Description An established detached bungalow situated within a popular location and benefiting with the advantage of no upward chain. Offering significant scope to improve and to extend, (subject to planning), a viewing is highly recommended. ELY Home to a world famous 900 year old Cathedral, the historic city of ELY lies on the river Great Ouse probably no more than 15 miles from the City of Cambridge. There are a very good range of shopping facilities within the centre itself including a market which takes place on both Thursdays and Saturdays. A comprehensive range of local schooling is available. The area boasts a number of sporting facilities including an 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and squash club whilst socially there are an excellent variety of pubs and restaurants, including the new Ely Leisure Village anchored by a 6 screen Cineworld with family restaurants and takeaways. The A10 links the two cities from which links to the A14 and M11 provide routes to London (70 miles) and the rest of the country. From Ely's mainline rail station Cambridge can be reached in approximately 17 minutes with London beyond (Kings Cross / Liverpool Street) which can be accessed within 1 hour 15 minutes. KITCHEN 3.70 m x 2.10 m (12'2" x 6'11") Fitted with a single stainless steel sink unit and drainer, range of matching units including wall mounted units, base units and drawers. Double electric oven, hob and extractor hood above, plumbing for utilities, wall mounted gas fired boiler, radiator, door to side, driveway, double glazed window to front aspect. LOUNGE 4.80 m x 3.90 m (15'9" x 12'10") with double glazed window to front aspect, two radiators, gas fireplace, opening through to:- DINING AREA 4.80 m x 2.90 m (15'9" x 9'6") with radiator and French doors through to:- GARDEN ROOM Of brick and UPVC build construction with patio doors to rear garden and radiator. SHOWER ROOM with tiled shower cubicle, low-level WC, wash hand basin, two double glazed windows. BEDROOM ONE 4.10 m x 3.00 m (13'5" x 9'10") with two double glazed windows, radiator, loft access and airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. BATHROOM with panel enclosed bath and electric shower over, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, and double glazed window to side aspect. EXTERIOR To the front of the property you will find a well maintained open garden with lawn and established borders with a variety of plants and shrubs. Extensive driveway extends beyond double gates to the carport providing ample off-road vehicle parking. The rear garden consists of lawn, established plants and shrubs, a paved patio and outbuilding. ## Property Photos - ![Front 1](/listings/photos/151433270/281480) - Front 1 - ![Garden](/listings/photos/151433270/281481) - Garden - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/151433270/281482) - Kitchen - ![Living Dining](/listings/photos/151433270/281483) - Living Dining - ![Living](/listings/photos/151433270/281484) - Living - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/151433270/281485) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/151433270/281486) - Bathroom - ![Rear 1](/listings/photos/151433270/281487) - Rear 1 - ![Rear 2](/listings/photos/151433270/281488) - Rear 2 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplans](/listings/photos/151433270/281489) - Floorplans ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy performance certificate (EPC) Find an ene](/listings/photos/151433270/281490) - Energy performance certificate (EPC) Find an ene - ![EE](/listings/photos/151433270/281491) - EE ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16672100 - **Address:** 21 The Chase, ELY, CB6 3DR - **Certificate Issued:** 23/02/2025 - **Work Completed:** 06/02/2025 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £280,000 | 19/12/2024 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 LANSDOWNE CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BL | £475,000 | 02/02/2026 | Detached | | 8 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £330,000 | 13/01/2026 | Detached | | 89A CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4HX | £1,400,000 | 29/11/2024 | Detached | | 52 LONGFIELDS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DN | £495,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 THE CHASE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DR | £340,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached | | 120A ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £270,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 1 LANSDOWNE CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BL | £415,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 81 ST JOHNS ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BW | £495,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached | | 3 HERTFORD CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QS | £485,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 HEREWARD STREET, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BP | £347,500 | 12/12/2022 | Detached | | 58B CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4HT | £499,950 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 7 YORKE WAY, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DT | £375,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 14 TOWER ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4HW | £635,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 79 GATEWAY GARDENS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DE | £239,950 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 18 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £420,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 98 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4HU | £1,126,030 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 57 GATEWAY GARDENS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3DE | £418,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 4 HOUGHTON GARDENS, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4JN | £617,675 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 17 NORTHAMPTON CLOSE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QT | £440,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | OAKTREE HOUSE, 17 KINGSLEY WALK, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3BZ | £625,150 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 83A CAMBRIDGE ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4HX | £820,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £340,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £546,463 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £456,840 (49 Detached, CB6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -43.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Cambridgeshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £916/mo - **Realistic:** £1,018/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,120/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Market Street, CB7 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Market Street, CB7 | £1,250/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Market Street, CB7 | £1,730/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Station Road, CB7 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Ely, CB7 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Newnham Street, CB7 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Ship Lane, CB7 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Rosie Court, CB7 | £1,500/mo | 1 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Springhead Lane, CB7 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,187/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000 *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 £1,150/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-14/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30% - **10y growth:** 51.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Cambridgeshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 17.9% - **10y growth (index):** 34.3% ## 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)