# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CB8 9TS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 LEY ROAD, NEWMARKET, STETCHWORTH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB8 9TS | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 118 m² | | Last sold | £445,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/03/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,113/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,593 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W (£800 - £1,200) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£70) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9918-7005-7297-2014-1904) ## Description A cleverly extended and greatly improved semi-detached family home located in a picturesque and highly regarded village and standing within some sizeable gardens. Rather deceptive and offering generous size rooms, this property boasts accommodation to include an entrance hall, living room, impressive kitchen with dining area with vaulted ceiling, play room/study area, cloakroom, four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Benefiting from oil fired heating and double glazing. Externally the property offers gated approach with long driveway providing ample parking and fully enclosed rear garden. EPC (D) Council Tax Band B (East Cambs) **Accommodation Details** - Part glazed front door with storm porch leading through to: **Entrance Hall** - With wood effect flooring, staircase rising to the first floor, radiator, door leading through to: **Sitting Room** - 5.03m x 3.63m (16'6" x 11'11") - With window to the front aspect, wood effect flooring, feature fireplace to the side housing multi-fuel burning stove, built in cupboard, TV aerial connection point, radiator, glazed doors leading through to: **Kitchen** - 5.16mx 3.00m (16'11"x 9'10") - Re-fitted kitchen with a range of eye level and base storage units with wood block working top surfaces over, matching island with wood block working surfaces over, built in eye level double oven, separate hob with extractor over, space for large fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, inset sink unit with mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, radiator, window to the side aspect, opening to: **Dining Area** - 4.78m x 2.82m (15'8" x 9'3") - With vaulted ceiling, extensive glazing to the rear aspect, French style doors leading to the rear garden, two Velux windows to the ceiling, tiled flooring, radiator. **Playroom/Study Area** - 2.57m x 2.54m (8'5" x 8'4") - With window to the rear aspect, wood effect flooring, built in cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, heated towel rail, suitable for a number of uses. **Cloakroom** - Comprising wash hand basin set in vanity unit and low level WC, built in storage, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, window to the front aspect. **First Floor Landing** - With access to loft space, door leading through to: **Bedroom 1** - 3.66m x 2.97m (12'0" x 9'9") - With window to the front aspect, built in wardrobes, radiator. **Bedroom 2** - 5.03m x 2.57m (16'6" x 8'5") - Dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear aspects, built in wardrobe, radiator. **Bedroom 3** - 3.00m x 2.21m (9'10" x 7'3") - With window to the rear aspect, radiator. **Bedroom 4** - 2.72m x 1.98m (8'11" x 6'6") - With window to the side aspect, radiator. **Bathroom** - 2.97m x 2.82m (9'9" x 9'3") - Re-fitted four piece family bathroom with suite comprising corner bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, shower enclosure, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and low level WC, fitted storage, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, window to the side aspect. **Outside - Front** - Good size gravel driveway with gated access, lawn area, various plants/shrubs, timber built storage. **Outside - Rear** - Fully enclosed rear garden predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by a variety of mature plants/shrubs/trees, paved patio/seating area, timber built shed, outside lighting. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_3212.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566357) - IMG_3212.jpg - ![IMG_3222.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566358) - IMG_3222.jpg - ![IMG_8407.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566361) - IMG_8407.jpg - ![IMG_8409.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566363) - IMG_8409.jpg - ![IMG_8411.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566365) - IMG_8411.jpg - ![IMG_8413.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566369) - IMG_8413.jpg - ![IMG_8415.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566376) - IMG_8415.jpg - ![IMG_8418.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566385) - IMG_8418.jpg - ![IMG_8406.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566390) - IMG_8406.jpg - ![IMG_8403.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566393) - IMG_8403.jpg - ![IMG_8390.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566402) - IMG_8390.jpg - ![IMG_8391.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566411) - IMG_8391.jpg - ![IMG_8399.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566415) - IMG_8399.jpg - ![IMG_8402.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566425) - IMG_8402.jpg - ![IMG_8392.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566429) - IMG_8392.jpg - ![IMG_8395.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566442) - IMG_8395.jpg - ![IMG_8397.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566450) - IMG_8397.jpg - ![IMG_3221.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566455) - IMG_3221.jpg - ![IMG_3225.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566467) - IMG_3225.jpg - ![IMG_3226.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566470) - IMG_3226.jpg - ![IMG_3230.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566472) - IMG_3230.jpg - ![IMG_3233.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566473) - IMG_3233.jpg - ![IMG_3217.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566476) - IMG_3217.jpg - ![IMG_3215.jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566478) - IMG_3215.jpg ## Floorplans - ![17LeyRoadStetchworth-High (2).jpg](/listings/photos/126416732/566484) - 17LeyRoadStetchworth-High (2).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/126416732/566491) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #13793035 - **Address:** 17 Ley Road, Stetchworth, CB8 9TS - **Certificate Issued:** 14/10/2019 - **Work Completed:** 04/10/2019 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 LEY ROAD, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TS | £445,000 | 25/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 LEY ROAD, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TS | £325,000 | 27/02/2015 | Semi-detached | | 17 LEY ROAD, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TS | £140,000 | 25/11/2002 | Semi-detached | | 17 LEY ROAD, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TS | £59,200 | 13/12/1996 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 COOPERS CLOSE, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TT | £300,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] THE GRANARY, 24 LEY ROAD, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TS | £166,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached | | 13 COOPERS CLOSE, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TT | £317,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 COOPERS CLOSE, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TT | £315,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 COOPERS CLOSE, STETCHWORTH, NEWMARKET, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB8 9TT | £320,000 | 04/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £166,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £313,000 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £352,067 (26 Semi-detached, CB8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +27.8% ## 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 ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £127,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £101,800 *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:** £3,814/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17% - **10y growth:** 44.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Cambridgeshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 19.5% - **10y growth (index):** 37.1% ## 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)