# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SG5 4DQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 9 ROOK TREE LANE, HITCHIN, STOTFOLD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG5 4DQ | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £458,000 Apr 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/11/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £464/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0349-3921-1209-8872-7200) ## Description A charming detached bungalow located on a sought after road in the popular town of Stotfold, close to many local amenities and countryside walks. The well presented and good sized accommodation comprises entrance hall, a spacious living room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, an ‘L’ shaped conservatory, two generous bedrooms, both with fitted furniture, and a recently refitted wet room. Externally are attractive gardens to the front and rear, a single garage and driveway to provide additional off road parking. CHAIN FREE! For Further details and your appointment to view this super bungalow please contact Satchells Stotfold. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281874) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281875) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281877) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281878) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281879) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281880) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281881) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281883) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281884) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/127670096/281892) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/127670096/281893) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/127670096/281894) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/127670096/281895) - EPC 2 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4761550 - **Address:** 9 Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4DQ - **Certificate Issued:** 04/06/2007 - **Work Completed:** 24/05/2007 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4630010 - **Address:** 9 Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4DQ - **Certificate Issued:** 16/04/2007 - **Work Completed:** 03/04/2007 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16013423 - **Address:** 9 Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4DQ - **Certificate Issued:** 22/10/2023 - **Work Completed:** 06/10/2023 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 ROOK TREE LANE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DQ | £458,000 | 13/04/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 75 THE GREEN, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4AW | £650,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 DROVERS LANE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4RY | £625,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 16A CHURCH ROAD, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4LZ | £575,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 78A REGENT STREET, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DZ | £550,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 97 THE GREEN, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DG | £570,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 91 MOWBRAY CRESCENT, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DY | £335,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 ROOK TREE LANE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DQ | £285,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached | | 25 MOWBRAY CRESCENT, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DY | £375,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | 12 NETHERSTONES, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4BS | £570,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached | | 10 MOWBRAY CRESCENT, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DY | £455,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | 38A THE GREEN, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DG | £410,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 9 HOME CLOSE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DJ | £467,600 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | | 10 HOME CLOSE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DJ | £420,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | | 1 ROOK TREE CLOSE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DN | £650,000 | 03/08/2021 | Detached | | 15 MOWBRAY CRESCENT, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DY | £430,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | 45A ROOK TREE LANE, STOTFOLD, HITCHIN, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG5 4DL | £522,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £285,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £506,973 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £728,340 (41 Detached, SG5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -38.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,118/mo - **Realistic:** £1,242/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed End Terrace, Church Road, SG5 | £1,375/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Regent Street, SG5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, High Street, SG5 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,292/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-627/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.8% *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:** £6,522/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.3% - **10y growth:** 34.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 20.4% - **10y growth (index):** 35.8% ## 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)