# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WD23 3NE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 128 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTFORDSHIRE WD23 3NE |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £525,000 Apr 2024 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

** CHAIN FREE ** SOUGHT AFTER BUSHEY VILLAGE LOCATION ** SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE ** THREE BEDROOMS ** LARGE RECEPTION ROOM ** CONSERVATORY ** ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN ** GARAGE **  CLOSE TO SHOPS & AMENITIES ** IDEAL FAMILY HOME **

**DESCRIPTION**

Connells are delighted to bring this well-presented semi-detached house to the market that is situated in the sought after area of Bushey Village. The property comprises of a lounge/dining room, three bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, conservatory and modern bathroom. The property also benefits from a rear garden that is ideal for outdoor dining, with a separate garage accessed from the rear. 

The ideal family home, this property is conveniently located with easy access to several transport links including Bushey station that has direct links into London Euston as well as the A41, M1 and M25 motorways. There are a variety of well-regarded nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools within close proximity. 

The vibrant Bushey High Street and Bushey Village are within walking distance which are full of many different shops and eateries. Watford Shopping Centre is also just a short drive away providing many entertainment and recreational facilities. 

Viewing is highly recommended.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Connells today.

**Front Porch** 

Door to front aspect.

**Entrance Hall** 

Understairs storage, radiator,

**Cloakroom** 

Window to side aspect, vanity unit, WC, radiator.

**Lounge/dining Room** 23' 7" x 13'  ( 7.19m x 3.96m )

Window to front aspect, electric fire, television point, door to conservatory.

**Conservatory** 9' 4" x 7' 8" ( 2.84m x 2.34m )

Window to rear aspect, brick built, skylight, door to rear garden.

**Kitchen** 16' 3" x 8' 11" ( 4.95m x 2.72m )

Window to rear aspect, wall and base units, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob, boiler.

**First Floor Landing** 

Window to side aspect.

**Bedroom 1** 12' 10" x 11' 6" ( 3.91m x 3.51m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, built in wardrobe, radiator.

**Bedroom 2** 11' 8" x 10' 11" ( 3.56m x 3.33m )

Window to rear aspect, fitted wardrobe, airing cupboard, radiator.

**Bedroom 3** 7' 7" x 5' 7" ( 2.31m x 1.70m )

Double glazed window to front aspect, fitted wardrobe, radiator.

**Bathroom** 

Window to rear aspect, window to side aspect, shower cubicle, bath with mixer taps and overhead shower, Vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC, radiator, heated towel rail.

**Outside** 

**Rear Garden** 

Patio with laid to lawn, side access, garage with rear access,

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/141118220/628661) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/141118220/628663) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #3509727
- **Address:** 128 Melbourne Road, BUSHEY, WD23 3NE
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/02/2006
- **Work Completed:** 26/01/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 128 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £525,000 | 05/04/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 PALMER AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NB | £425,000 | 28/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 142 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £562,000 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 111 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3ND | £625,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 140 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £560,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 HERKOMER ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3LU | £535,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 114 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £440,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 THE CLOSE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NG | £649,950 | 23/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 112 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £532,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 106 MELBOURNE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NE | £489,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2B CLAPGATE ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3NF | £600,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 46 HERKOMER ROAD, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 3LU | £525,153 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £516,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £560,017 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £681,513 (23 Semi-detached, WD23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,616/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,796/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,976/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Linnet Close, WD23 | £1,850/mo | 3 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Capel Road, WD19 | £2,850/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Villiers Road, WD19 | £2,850/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,517/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (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:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £472/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.7%

*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:** 1.9%
- **10y growth:** 24.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Hertsmere; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.7%

## Flood risk

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

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