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7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE

BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4GB

4 beds 2 baths 1,485 sq ft Listed 26 Sep 2024 (-630d)

£700,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

138 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£663,000 Aug 2024

Price per m²

£5,072/m²

Local average

£694,786 (+0.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,314 of 33,755)

Street crime

47 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Property
  • 4 Double Bedrooms
  • Kitchen/Dining Room
  • 2 Receptions
  • Bathroom & En-Suite
  • Double Garage with Storage Over
  • Driveway Parking
  • Good Size Rear Garden
  • Potential Rental Income £2500 PCM
  • Council Tax Band F

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A beautifully presented, four double bedroom detached family home situated in a popular location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.
The property has been renovated by the current owners to a very high standard.
Internal accommodation comprises a large reception room over looking the rear garden, good size kitchen/dining room and sitting room to the front. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a large en-suite and a family bathroom.
Externally to the front of the property is a detached double garage with storage above, plus driveway parking, whilst to the rear is a private garden, mainly laid to lawn with a decked seating area.
Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Council Tax Band F. EPC Band C.

Bishops Stortford is an affluent market town, situated between London and Cambridge offering fast rail links to London Liverpool Street and close proximity to both M11 motorway and Stansted Airport. The town provides reputable primary and secondary schooling, a variety of shops, both high street names and long established independents, regular market days, leisure facilities and a good choice of cafes, bars and restaurants.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

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IBS230023/5

Listed by

Bishop Stortford

AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise

Reference: 153062318

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/01/2023

Expiry date: 17/01/2033

Current heating cost: £802/year

Potential heating cost: £699/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

201% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/08/2024 (1 year ago) £663,000 +6.1%
Sold 16/10/2017 (8 years ago) £625,000 +37.4%
Sold 27/08/2013 (12 years ago) £455,000 +3.9%
Sold 18/06/2010 (16 years ago) £438,000 +99.1%
Sold 25/02/2000 (26 years ago) £220,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
19 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF £973,000 08/01/2026 Detached
22 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF £800,000 04/12/2025 Detached
44 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ £1,000,000 06/03/2025 Detached
39 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ £750,000 10/11/2023 Detached
17 FALCONER STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FE £500,000 03/11/2023 Detached
Same street 22 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB £735,000 12/01/2023 Detached
20 PLOUGHMANS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FS £502,500 14/12/2022 Detached
Same street 12 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB £765,000 13/10/2022 Detached
31 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP £740,000 13/10/2022 Detached
35 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ £780,000 04/08/2022 Detached
25 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG £875,500 26/07/2022 Detached
3 WAINWRIGHT STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GJ £547,000 29/06/2022 Detached
34 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ £675,000 26/05/2022 Detached
9 SADDLERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FG £780,000 08/04/2022 Detached
28 STOCKMEN FIELD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GP £672,500 07/04/2022 Detached
48 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ £750,000 24/03/2022 Detached
26 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP £570,000 16/03/2022 Detached
3 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG £535,000 02/02/2022 Detached
1 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG £630,000 26/11/2021 Detached
14 COOPERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GA £622,500 29/10/2021 Detached
3 FALCONER STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FE £717,000 29/10/2021 Detached
14 STAINERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GL £730,000 28/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £750,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £707,500 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.8%
10y growth 4.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 5.6%
5y (index) 14.3%
10y (index) 28.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,350/mo
Realistic £1,500/mo
Optimistic £1,650/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Carpenters 0.1 miles
Bus stop Village Hall 0.2 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.5 miles
Shop Allied Pharmacy 0.5 miles
Train station Bishop's Stortford 1.5 miles
Train station Sawbridgeworth 3.4 miles
Hospital Jacob's Neuro Centre 3.6 miles
Hospital Unknown 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 15
Anti-social behaviour 14
Other theft 6
Drugs 5
Burglary 3
Public order 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 47

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Manor Fields Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 10 May 2022
Hillmead Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 15 Jun 2018
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S Primary 0.9 miles Good — 1 Feb 2023
Richard Whittington Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 3 May 2016
Bishop's Stortford College Other 1.1 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).