# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CM7 2LR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 62 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 2LR |
| Price | £475,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £475,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 19/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £824/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/0000-8501-0422-4526-3553)

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![62 Acorn Avenue.jpg](/listings/photos/166970324/792542) - 62 Acorn Avenue.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166970324/792543) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2086003
- **Address:** 62 Acorn Avenue, BRAINTREE, CM7 2LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/10/2004
- **Work Completed:** 31/08/2004
- **Items:** 14 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 62 ACORN AVENUE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 2LR | £475,000 | 06/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £514,540 (50 Detached, CM7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -7.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Braintree). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,109/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,232/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,355/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Terraced House, Clare Road, CM7 | £2,850/mo | 5 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £356,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £285,000

*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 £2,850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £669/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:** £4,095/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.8%
- **10y growth:** 25%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Braintree; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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