# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM23 4GB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4GB | | Price | £700,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 138 m² | | Last sold | £663,000 Aug 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/01/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £802/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2637-8329-0200-0488-3296) ## 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. REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £663,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached | | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £625,000 | 16/10/2017 | Detached | | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £455,000 | 27/08/2013 | Detached | | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £438,000 | 18/06/2010 | Detached | | 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £220,000 | 25/02/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £694,786 (49 Detached, CM23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,350/mo - **Realistic:** £1,500/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,650/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,371/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,072/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.1% - **10y growth:** 4.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.6% - **5y growth (index):** 14.3% - **10y growth (index):** 28.9% ## 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)