# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CB6 3QU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 WALNUT DRIVE, ELY, HADDENHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3QU | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £365,000 Jun 2023 | ## Description The spacious entrance hall includes a ground-floor WC and access to the first-floor accommodation. The impressive kitchen/dining room comprises a comprehensive range of wall and base in a modern and stylish finish with quartz worksurface over and an integrated AEG dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double oven and induction hob with an extractor hood over. There is space for a family-size dining table, and French doors lead nicely out into the private garden. There is a much-requested home office and a lovely, cosy sitting room with an attractive bay window to the side aspect. The first floor comprises three good-sized bedrooms, the master with an en-suite and built-in wardrobes, the second also benefits from having a built-in double wardrobe. A family bathroom is also located on this floor, finished with a stylish suite which benefits from having a shower over the bath. The landing includes an airing cupboard and loft access. OUTSIDE AND PARKING The property sits within a prominent corner plot, towards the end of the development, with a lawn garden including lavender hedging and a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles. There is an adjoining garage with up-and-over door, power and light connected and overhead storage, with a point for an EV charger. The private rear garden is particularly walled for low maintenance, with a lawn area and well-stocked borders, an expanse of patio provides the perfect spot for outdoor dining, complete with an outside tap and electric point. LOCATION Haddenham is located around ten miles (16.09 kilometres) north of Cambridge and 6 miles (9.66 kilometres) south-west of the Cathedral city of Ely. The A10 is just three miles away, providing road access into Cambridge or alternatively, is the route through villages onto the A14. Ely railway station is just 7 miles (11.27 kilometres) away providing another route into Cambridge or London’s Liverpool Street. There is also a bus service into Ely and Cambridge. With a central village green and traditional High Street, this attractive and popular Cambridgeshire village will appeal to many people. The village is surrounded by beautiful farmland and has a strong community feel, holding many events but is probably best known for the Steam Rally which has over 700 exhibits and has been running for over 40 years and now brings around 20,000 visitors each year. Haddenham has a traditional pub, The Three Kings, which is within a 17th-century coaching inn, plus a newly opended micro pub The Barn. Other amenities include a beauty salon, doctors surgery, an art gallery and craft centre with cafe, Harnwell family butchers, the Arkenstall Centre village hall and a library. There are two churches – the Holy Trinity Church and Haddenham Baptist Chapel. The recreation ground has a full-sized football pitch and a cricket pitch with a sports and social club and a children’s play park. Other sports clubs include the Metcalfe Tennis Club and Haddenham Bowls Club. There is a newly installed recreation ground installed between Newtown Road and Bury Lane. Schooling is provided at the Robert Arkenstall Primary School, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with secondary schooling available at Witchford Village College. EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079673) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079678) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079679) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079680) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079681) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079682) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079685) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079686) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164870300/1079687) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/164870300/1079688) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164870300/1079689) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £365,000 | 16/06/2023 | 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] 24 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £406,750 | 17/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £375,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £524,995 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 30 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £524,995 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £390,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £414,995 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £520,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 23 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £360,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 26 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £407,400 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £360,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 12 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £404,995 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £404,995 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £895,000 | 14/12/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 5 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £409,950 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 WALNUT DRIVE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3QU | £406,950 | 04/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 METCALFE WAY, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3UP | £505,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 19 ORCHARD WAY, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3UT | £510,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached | | 40 DUCK LANE, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3UE | £409,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached | | 4 CHERRY ORCHARD, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3UF | £330,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached | | 21 LODE WAY, HADDENHAM, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3UL | £400,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £453,735 (15 sales) **Area average:** £430,800 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £449,248 (53 Detached, CB6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East of England). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,152/mo - **Realistic:** £1,280/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,408/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,122/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, Duck Lane, CB6 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, West End, CB6 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,198/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £149,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £119,800 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,198/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-522/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.4% *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:** 27.4% - **10y growth:** 35.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East of England; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 13.4% - **10y growth (index):** 33.7% ## 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)