# 3 bedroom chalet for sale (CM13 1SG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 556 RAYLEIGH ROAD, BRENTWOOD, HUTTON, ESSEX CM13 1SG | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £635,000 Mar 2021 | ## Description *Initial offers are invited in the region of £625,000 to £650,000* A rare opportunity to acquire a detached Three Bedroom Chalet style property situated on a large plot of 0.2358 acre. The property offers enormous scope to add value, enlarge and improve, subject to the usual planning consents. The rear garden has a depth of 137' and a width of 52'. The location is excellent. The property is set back from the road and is beautifully screened behind mature tall hedgerow. Furthermore, it is within easy reach of both Billericay and Shenfield, with the mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street and good local schools nearby. From beneath a sheltered entrance a UPVC double glazed front door opens to the:- **Entrance Hall** - A wrought iron balustraded staircase rises to the first floor landing and below this is useful storage space. Radiator. A cupboard conceals the meter and fusebox. Wood effect flooring. Thermostat to wall. To the far end is an inner lobby from which a UPVC double glazed door leads to the rear garden with additional radiator adjacent. Built-in cupboard. Door to:- **Ground Floor Shower Room/Utility Room** - This contains a close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The walls are partially tiled. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Tiled shower enclosure. A recess provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. **Lounge/Diner** - 7.72m x 3.66m reducing to 3.35m (25'4 x 12' reduci - A bright and spacious reception room drawing maximum light from a UPVC double glazed leaded light bay window to the front elevation with radiator below. In addition, a set of UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors open to the rear garden terrace. Two radiators. Two wall light points. A central focal point is a feature brick fireplace. **Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 5.38m x 2.74m (17'8 x 9') - A spacious kitchen/breakfast room that can quite comfortably accommodate a large dining table and chairs. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of light grey gloss units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along three walls. A marble effect worktop incorporates a stainless steel double drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Space for dishwasher. free standing refrigerator, freezer, oven cooker with extractor hood fitted above. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator. Contemporary style wood effect flooring. A UPVC double glazed window provides attractive views of the extensive rear garden and countryside beyond. **Bedroom One** - 4.27m x 3.66m (14' x 12') - A large bedroom illuminated by a UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front elevation. Coved cornice to ceiling. Radiator. **First Floor Landing** - **Bedroom Two** - 3.71m x 3.15m (12'2 x 10'4) - An appealing and well proportioned bedroom fitted with two UPVC double glazed leaded light windows to the side elevation. Radiator. Doors open to useful eaves storage space. **Bedroom Three** - 3.15m x 3.10m (10'4 x 10'2) - It is worth noting that all three bedrooms within this property can quite comfortably accommodate double beds. Two UPVC double glazed leaded light windows face the side elevation. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes provide practical hanging and shelving space with useful cupboard fitted above. Door to eaves storage. **Family Bathroom** - A well proportioned bathroom fitted with a suite that comprises a panel enclosed bath with handgrips. Pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC with wooden seat. The walls are partially tiled. Radiator. A UPVC double glazed double window overlooks the front garden and countryside beyond. **Outside** - **Rear Garden** - The plot of this property is magnificent. The rear garden has a depth of 137' and a width of 52'. In fact, the entire plot measures 0.2358 acre. Running across the rear of the property is a paved terrace of an ideal size for summer barbecues and garden parties. The garden has been largely laid to lawn and both side boundaries planted to mature hedgerow. A pathway leads to the far end and there is an outside tap and light. There is access to the front via either side of the property. **Front Garden** - The property is set back from the road and is screened by tall hedgerow. The front garden largely consists of a driveway which provides ample off street parking. The remainder of the front garden has been laid to lawn. Driveway to garage. **Garage** - 8.53m x 2.82m (28' x 9'3) - The garage has been fitted with an up and over door and has power and light connected. Windows face the side elevation and a door leads to the rear garden. ## Property Photos - ![5569.jpg](/listings/photos/87494554/548657) - 5569.jpg - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/87494554/548665) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/87494554/548668) - REAR GARDEN - ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/87494554/548672) - ENTRANCE HALL - ![LOUNGE/DINER](/listings/photos/87494554/548675) - LOUNGE/DINER - ![LOUNGE/DINER](/listings/photos/87494554/548679) - LOUNGE/DINER - ![LOUNGE/DINER](/listings/photos/87494554/548682) - LOUNGE/DINER - ![LOUNGE/DINER](/listings/photos/87494554/548686) - LOUNGE/DINER - ![KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM](/listings/photos/87494554/548690) - KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/87494554/548694) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/87494554/548697) - BEDROOM TWO - ![BEDROOM THREE](/listings/photos/87494554/548703) - BEDROOM THREE - ![5567.jpg](/listings/photos/87494554/548707) - 5567.jpg ## Floorplans - ![5568.jpg](/listings/photos/87494554/548711) - 5568.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/87494554/548713) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/87494554/548715) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 556 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £635,000 | 08/03/2021 | Detached | | 556 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £530,000 | 07/12/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 560 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £862,000 | 28/01/2026 | Detached | | [Same street] 610 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £735,000 | 10/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 626 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £712,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 560 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £680,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £747,250 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £6,516,667 (3 Other, CM13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -90.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brentwood). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,449/mo - **Realistic:** £1,610/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,771/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Essex (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/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 Semi-Detached House, Randalls Drive, CM13 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wash Road, CM13 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,075/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £259,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £207,500 *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 £2,075/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-619/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.1% *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:** 77.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Brentwood; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 11.4% - **10y growth (index):** 30.7% ## 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)