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62 ACORN AVENUE

BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 2LR

5 beds 2 baths 116 m² Listed 13 Sep 2025 (-312d)

£475,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

116 m²

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£475,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,095/m²

Local average

£514,540 (-7.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,819 of 33,755)

Street crime

186 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • FIVE BEDROOM
  • BACKING ONTO THE FLITCH WAY
  • WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN CENTRE AND STATION
  • QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
  • PERFECT FAMILY HOME
  • ENSUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM
  • GARAGE & GENEROUS DRIVEWAY
  • POTENTIAL TO EXTEND STPP

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION – BACKING ONTO THE FLITCH WAY A rare opportunity to acquire this attractive FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED family home, occupying a sought-after position within Acorn Avenue, backing directly onto the picturesque FLITCH WAY, whilst being within walking distance of the TOWN CENTRE, STATION, and popular local schools. The property further benefits from a SINGLE GARAGE and AMPLE OFF STREET PARKING.

Internally the property offers VERSATILE and WELL-PROPORTIONED accommodation set across two floors. The spacious LOUNGE with feature fireplace opens via double doors into the DINING ROOM, creating the perfect space for entertaining, whilst the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM enjoys excellent storage and worktop space, with direct access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a further single, with the MASTER BEDROOM benefitting from EN-SUITE facilities and FITTED WARDROBES.

Externally the property enjoys a GENEROUS REAR GARDEN with a large patio and lawn, backing directly onto the Flitch Way, and further enhanced by a LARGE SUMMER CABIN connected to power, offering scope for a HOME OFFICE, gym, or studio. To the front, a wide driveway provides excellent parking in addition to the GARAGE with power and lighting.

A superb family home in a highly desirable setting, viewing is strongly advised.

Ground Floor -

Porch - Door to;

Entrance Hall - Carpet flooring, stairs rising to first floor, radiator, doors to;

Cloakroom - Tiled flooring, wall mounted hand wash basin, WC, obscure double glazed window to side.

Kitchen - 4.24m x 2.79m (13'11 x 9'2) - Tiled flooring, wall & base units with edged work surfaces, sink with mixer tap, breakfast bar, spaces for fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine, radiator, double glazed window to rear, door to side.

Dining Room - 3.43m x 3.10m (11'3 x 10'2) - Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front, radiator, doors to;

Living Room - 5.31m x 3.43m (17'5 x 11'3) - Carpet flooring, feature fireplace, radiator. patio doors to garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Carpet flooring, airing cupboard, doors to;

Bedroom One - 3.86m x 3.23m (12'8 x 10'7) - Carpet flooring, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes, door to;

Ensuite - Wet room with shower, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, chrome heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to side.

Bedroom Two - 3.33m x 3.33m (10'11 x 10'11) - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear.

Bedroom Three - 3.9 x 3.35 (12'9" x 10'11") - Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front, radiator, hand wash basin inset to vanity unit.

Bedroom Four - 2.92m x 2.21m (9'7 x 7'3) - Carpet flooring, double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom Five - 2.92m x 2.92m (9'7 x 9'7) - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front.

Bathroom - Bath, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, obscure double glazed window to side, radiator.

Exterior -

Garden - Generous garden with paved patio area, remainder laid to lawn with established planting & trees, access to front, door to Garage. Summerhouse with power to remain.

Garage - Garage with up & over door, power & light connected.

Driveway - Parking for multiple vehicles with hedgerow to front.

Listed by

Braintree

Branocs Estates LTD

Reference: 166970324

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/05/2025

Expiry date: 19/05/2035

Current heating cost: £824/year

Potential heating cost: £753/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2086003

Property Details

Street: 62 Acorn Avenue

Town: BRAINTREE

Postcode: CM7 2LR

Installation Details

Items: 14 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/10/2004

Work Completed: 31/08/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/02/2026 (5 months ago) £475,000

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

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
34 GUERNSEY WAY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2FB £477,500 20/11/2025 Detached
3 HAZEL GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LX £420,000 06/10/2023 Detached
2 PENTICTON ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2NW £325,000 28/10/2022 Detached
19 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LP £485,000 17/10/2022 Detached
37 SYCAMORE GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LS £476,000 09/09/2022 Detached
6 CHESTNUT GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LU £420,000 05/09/2022 Detached
1 HAZEL GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LX £410,000 23/05/2022 Detached
4 CHESTNUT GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LU £400,000 17/05/2022 Detached
25 MAPLE AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2NS £440,000 27/04/2022 Detached
Same street 68 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LR £415,000 22/02/2022 Detached
25 SYCAMORE GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LS £520,000 07/12/2021 Detached
Same street 76 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LR £655,000 06/12/2021 Detached
Same street 12 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LR £466,000 06/12/2021 Detached
16 GUERNSEY WAY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2FB £405,000 26/11/2021 Detached
Same street 24 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LR £363,500 30/09/2021 Detached
51 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LP £425,000 20/09/2021 Detached
13 SYCAMORE GROVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LS £450,000 16/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £474,875 (4 sales)

Area average: £434,885 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.8%
10y growth 25%

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

1y (index) -0.9%
5y (index) 10.8%
10y (index) 28.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,109/mo
Realistic £1,232/mo
Optimistic £1,355/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Marshalls Road 0.3 miles
Bus stop Acorn Avenue 0.3 miles
Shop Quadrant 0.6 miles
Shop George Yard 0.6 miles
Train station Braintree 0.8 miles
Train station Braintree Freeport 1.3 miles
Hospital Chelmer Clinic 7.3 miles
University Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus 9.5 miles
University Writtle School of Design 10.6 miles
Hospital St Peter's Hospital 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 90
Anti-social behaviour 29
Other theft 15
Public order 12
Shoplifting 11
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other crime 8
Drugs 4
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 186

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 7 Feb 2023
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Primary 0.7 miles Good — 17 Sep 2024
Notley Green Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 23 Jun 2015
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 17 Oct 2023
Tabor Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023

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
5 Bed Terraced House, Clare Road, CM7 £2,850/mo 5 0.24 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.6%
Max investor price (0.8%) £356,250
Target investor price (1%) £285,000
Gross yield 7.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.9×
Monthly cashflow £669/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.8%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).