# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CM0 8SG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, ESSEX CM0 8SG | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Floor area | 93 m² | | Last sold | £395,000 Oct 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Current heating cost:** £236/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/7201-5194-6332-3893-4823) ## Description **NO ONWARD CHAIN** Positioned favourably on a pleasant, quiet and modern development on the fringes of Burnham and built by Messrs. Taylor Wimpey in 2022, therefore offering an NHBC new build structural warranty, is this spacious detached family home which has been well maintained throughout. Light and airy living accommodation commences on the ground floor with an inviting entrance hall leading to an impressive triple aspect living room with bay window, cloakroom and well presented kitchen/diner with an array of integrated appliances. The first floor then offers a spacious landing leading to a well presented family bathroom and three well proportioned double bedrooms, one of which is served by an en-suite shower room. Externally, the property enjoys a considerable sized rear garden with storage shed, while the frontage provides a generously sized block paved driveway with electric car charging port. Interest in this property is expected to be high so an early inspection is strongly advised. Energy Rating B. **First Floor:** - **Landing:** - Double glazed window to rear, radiator, access to loft space, return staircase down to ground floor, doors to: **Bedroom 1:** - 4.14m x 3.05m (13'7 x 10' ) - Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side, radiator, door to: **En-Suite:** - Obscure double glazed window to rear, radiator, 3 piece white suite comprising fully tiled walk-in shower with sliding glass door, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and close coupled wc, tiled floor. **Bedroom 2:** - 3.15m x 2.92m (10'4 x 9'7 ) - Double glazed window to front, radiator. **Bedroom 3:** - 3.25m x 2.36m (10'8 x 7'9 ) - Double glazed window to rear, radiator. **Family Bathroom:** - Obscure double glazed window to front, radiator, 3 piece white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, shower over and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and close coupled wc, tiled floor. **Ground Floor:** - **Entrance Hall:** - Part obscure double glazed entrance door to front, radiator, 2 built in storage cupboards, staircase to first floor, wood effect floor, doors to: **Living Room:** - 5.38m + bay x 3.00m (17'8 + bay x 9'10 ) - Triple aspect room with double glazed French style doors to rear, double glazed window and double glazed bay window to side, radiator, wood effect floor. **Cloakroom:** - Two piece white suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback and close coupled wc, wood effect floor. **Kitchen/Diner:** - 5.38m x 3.15m > 2.11m (17'8 x 10'4 > 6'11 ) - Dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and rear, radiator, extensive range of white gloss fronted wall and base mounted storage units and drawers, roll edged work surfaces with inset single bowl/single drainer sink unit, built in 4-ring gas hob with glass extractor hood over, built in eye level double oven, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, under unit and plinth lighting, wood effect floor. **Exterior - Rear Garden:** - Commencing with a paved patio seating area leading to remainder which is laid to lawn, timber storage shed, side access gate leading to: **Frontage:** - Block paved driveway to side of house providing off road parking for 2/3 vehicles, planted beds, path to front entrance door, side access gate to rear garden. **Tenure & Council Tax Band:** - This property is being sold freehold and is Tax Band D. **Burnham-On-Crouch** - Burnham-on-Crouch is a picturesque town on the banks of the River Crouch, a renown yachting and sailing centre hosting the famous ‘Burnham Week’ at the end of August. The town has a population of a little over 9,500 and is the principal settlement in the Dengie peninsula. Consequently it boasts many amenities that are uncommon in small towns including two primary schools and an academy secondary school, cinema, Burnham yacht harbour/marina, several boatyards, three yacht clubs (including the Royal Corinthian & Royal Burnham), two supermarkets and numerous individual shops, public houses and restaurants. There is a railway station on the Southminster branch line with direct commuter trains into London Liverpool Street (at peak times). The Burnham-on-Crouch Golf Club, founded in 1923, is situated in Creeksea on the outskirts of Burnham and enjoys breathtaking views over the Crouch Valley and River Crouch. **Agents Note:** - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor. ## Property Photos - ![17.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494513) - 17.jpg - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494521) - 1.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494523) - 2.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494525) - 4.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494526) - 5.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494527) - 3.jpg - ![14.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494528) - 14.jpg - ![13.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494529) - 13.jpg - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494532) - 9.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494533) - 10.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494535) - 11.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494536) - 7.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494537) - 6.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494538) - 8.jpg - ![12.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494539) - 12.jpg - ![15.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494541) - 15.jpg - ![16.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494543) - 16.jpg ## Floorplans - ![fp.jpg](/listings/photos/149509697/494544) - fp.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £395,000 | 31/10/2024 | Detached | | 7 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £400,000 | 20/05/2022 | 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] 5 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £362,500 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16A MILL ROAD, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8PZ | £520,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached | | 12 CHURCH ROAD, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8DA | £675,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £350,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 22 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £410,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £478,810 | 07/07/2023 | Detached | | 38 GLEBE WAY, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8QJ | £390,000 | 03/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £395,000 | 12/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £407,000 | 23/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 23 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £410,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 GLEBE WAY, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8QJ | £460,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 30 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £435,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £340,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 17 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £400,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £428,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £340,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 GLENDALE ROAD, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8LY | £525,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached | | THE CONIFERS, 12A MILL ROAD, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8PZ | £495,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £410,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £330,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £487,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 12 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £408,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached | | 6 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £490,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | 1 THOMPSON AVENUE, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8SG | £530,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | 23 GLEBE WAY, BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH, MALDON, ESSEX, CM0 8QJ | £340,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £398,887 (15 sales) **Area average:** £483,300 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £455,761 (38 Detached, CM0, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maldon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,036/mo - **Realistic:** £1,151/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,266/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (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 Detached House, Leslie Park, CM0 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Road, CM0 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Flat, Temperance House, CM0 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,517/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,550/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-205/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,301/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.3% - **10y growth:** 41.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Maldon; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 14.4% - **10y growth (index):** 38.1% ## 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)