# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SG8 6JZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 THE GRANGE, ROYSTON, MELDRETH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE SG8 6JZ |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £79,000 May 1995 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 08/05/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £980/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,650

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- X (£2,700 - £3,600)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4036-2225-5600-0041-2202)

## Description

**PROPERTY INSIGHT**

A well-presented 3-bedroom semi-detached family home in the highly sought-after Cambridgeshire village of Meldreth. This lovely property enjoys no upward chain, a kitchen, a conservatory, a dining room a lounge, a cloakroom WC, 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, a brand new family bathroom, a generous rear garden, a single garage and ample parking for multiple vehicles. 

This lovely property enjoys a pleasant and tidy frontage, front gardens of decorative slate, beds of shrubs and flowers, gated side access to the rear, and plenty of space for potted plants. Upon stepping inside, the entrance hallway is bright and welcoming, with stairs to the first floor, and doors through to the entire living space, including an ideally situated cloakroom WC.

The dining room is a very good size, benefiting from a large bay window to a front aspect, neutral decor, wood flooring, pendant lighting and room for a large dining setting. A door leads through to an incredibly spacious lounge, which boasts windows and double French doors to the rear garden, wood flooring, pendant lighting, and ample space for a variety of lounge and storage furniture. 

The kitchen is a good size, enjoying a clean and bright design, with a range of base and wall units, laminate worktops, spot lighting, tiled splashbacks, an integrated oven, hob and extractor and room for a washing machine and other small kitchen appliances. A door leads through to the conservatory which offers further versatile reception space, with front and rear access and space for furniture. 

Upstairs to the first floor, this lovely property continues to offer generous accommodation, with 3 well-proportioned double bedrooms, integrated storage to bedroom 2, and a family bathroom, comprising a shower, a WC and a hand wash basin.  

Outside, to the rear, the garden is an excellent size, fully enclosed by fencing and hedgerows and offering a lovely space to sit and relax in the warmer months. It is laid mainly to lawn, with paved patio providing room for garden furniture, cooking meals al fresco and entertaining guests. There are borders of plants, flowers and shrubs, space for pots, and scope for new owners to put their own stamp on things. 

Contact the team today to arrange your private viewing appointment. 

**Location - Meldreth

**Meldreth is a particularly vibrant parish village in the South Cambridgeshire area, nestled in lush countryside 6 miles away from the town of Royston and 10 miles from the city of Cambridge. The village, once famous for its fruit production, is home to several orchards and farm shops, where locally produced fruit and vegetables are still grown and sold, the most famous being the Meldreth greengage.

The village offers a plethora of ways to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, with local nature reserves and walks following winding streams and rivers. The British Queen is a traditional village pub and is very highly regarded locally, offering a friendly and relaxing vibe, with homemade, locally sourced and seasonal cuisine.

Meldreth also benefits from its own railway station, with regular services to both Cambridge and London, and there is a wide range of amenities, including recreation grounds, a village hall which is available for hire, a convenience store, a veterinary surgery, a primary school, and doctor’s surgeries in neighbouring villages. Situated northeast of the village, the Holy Trinity Church was dedicated in the 15th Century and offers regular services for residents.

Since Royston is also very close, residents have access to the many other amenities the town has to offer, such as the leisure centre, sports clubs, dentist’s surgeries, and highly-regarded schools for all ages. The A1M and M11 are within a 20-minute drive via the A10/A505, and London Stansted and Luton Airports are both 30-minutes away.

We highly recommend visiting the vibrant village of Meldreth to see for yourself what there is on offer. You won’t be disappointed!

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88430367/713695) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5898988
- **Address:** 7 THE GRANGE, MELDRETH, SG8 6JZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/08/2008
- **Work Completed:** 21/07/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5570528
- **Address:** 7 THE GRANGE, MELDRETH, SG8 6JZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/03/2008
- **Work Completed:** 14/03/2008
- **Items:** 14 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1239250
- **Address:** 7 THE GRANGE, MELDRETH, SG8 6JZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 13/10/2003
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12054984
- **Address:** 7 The Grange, Meldreth, SG8 6JZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/11/2016
- **Work Completed:** 27/10/2016
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 THE GRANGE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6JZ | £79,000 | 23/05/1995 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 HIGH STREET, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LA | £540,000 | 04/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 22 FLAMBARDS CLOSE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6JX | £470,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HOWARD ROAD, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LU | £418,000 | 25/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 39 HOWARD ROAD, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LU | £350,000 | 09/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 FLAMBARDS CLOSE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6JX | £377,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 HOWARD ROAD, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LU | £406,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 RAILWAY CLOSE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6FR | £317,950 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 22 HOWARD ROAD, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LU | £356,218 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WESTACRE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6GG | £334,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 HOWARD ROAD, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6LU | £365,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 THE GRANGE, MELDRETH, ROYSTON, SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SG8 6JZ | £325,000 | 20/07/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £325,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £393,417 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £422,923 (29 Semi-detached, SG8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,266/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,407/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,548/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £808/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 Bungalow, Rose Lane, SG8 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, High St, SG8 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,775/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £221,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £177,500

*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 £1,775/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-3/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0%

*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:** £5,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 18.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 26.8%

## Flood risk

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

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