# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM22 6RJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 GARNETTS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, TAKELEY, ESSEX CM22 6RJ |
| Price | £585,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £420,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/08/2028
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,535

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8488-6328-6920-3440-6976)

## Description

An attractive four bedroom detached house with open plan kitchen /dining /living area and separate study, garage and two parking spaces.

**Description**

CURTAINS AND BLINDS INCLUDED

The Aubrey is a beautifully designed four-bedroom detached family home by Stonebond, offering approximately 1,518 sq ft of thoughtfully planned accommodation. 

At the heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen/dining area providing a hub for family life. This flows into the impressive living and family area, creating a versatile environment well suited to both relaxed living and hosting. A separate study offers ideal flexibility, perfect for home working.

Upstairs, the first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal room benefits from built-in wardrobes, an en suite, and window to rear aspect.

The Aubrey includes a private rear garden, garage, and two parking spaces.

Kitchen/Dining Area 5.04m x 3.00m 16’6" x 9’10"

Living/Family Area 8.47m x 2.98m 27’9" x 9’9"

Study 2.73m x 2.62m 8’11" x 8’7"

Bedroom 1 4.25m x 3.02m 13’11" x 9’11"

Bedroom 2 4.13m x 3.02m 13’6" x 9’11"

Bedroom 3 3.84m x 2.85m 12’7" x 9’4"

Bedroom 4 3.03m x 2.85m 10’0" x 9’4"

SPECIFICATION

KITCHEN

Dark grey shaker style base and tall units with white wall units

20mm laminate work surfaces

Soft close drawers and doors

1.5 bowl s/steel sink

Mixer tap in chrome to all plots

LED flexible strip lights to underside of wall units

Multi-gang switches for appliances

APPLIANCES

Bosch single oven with micro combi-oven or built-in microwave*

Bosch ceramic hob

Integrated extractor hood

Bosch integrated low-frost fridge/freezer

Bosch integrated dishwasher

Space provided for washer/dryer in utility room or cloakroom/utility

HEATING

Thermostatically controlled wall mounted radiators

Gas Combi Boiler

CONNECTIVITY

Data/Ethernet point to living area and master bedroom

ELECTRICAL

Low energy downlighters to kitchens, hallways and bathrooms

Low energy pendant lighting to living area and bedrooms

Ceiling mounted CO and heat detectors

White fittings throughout

7.4kW EV charger to all plots

INTERNAL FINISHES

Built-in wardrobes to master bedrooms

Walls and Ceilings: Dulux Pure Brilliant White

Skirting, Architrave, Doors & Staircase: Pale Slate Satinwood

Contemporary chrome ironmongery

BATHROOMS, EN-SUITES AND CLOAKROOMS

White contemporary sanitaryware with chrome brassware

Half-height tiling to walls with sanitaryware fitted

Full-height tiling around bath and shower enclosures

Thermostatically controlled exposed shower valve with fixed riser head

All bathrooms have recessed storage

Soft closing toilet seats throughout

Heated towel rails

EXTERNAL DETAILS

LED light on a PIR sensor and switch

UPVC Windows

Composite front door

External tap to all plots

External socket to all plots

GENERAL

10-year LABC Guarantee provided

2-year Stonebond Customer Care Guarantee

**Location**

Ideally positioned in the village of Takeley, this location offers the best of village living with excellent access to surrounding towns and the wider region. Day to day amenities, including a pub, pharmacy, convenience store, post office and Ofsted-rated Good primary schools, are all within walking distance, while nearby Bishop’s Stortford and Great Dunmow provide a wide choice of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities.

For outdoor pursuits, almost 1,000 acres of ancient woodland and open countryside can be explored at Hatfield Forest, just over a mile away. With over eleven acres of public open space adjoining Woodbanks, you’ll have plenty of chances to get fresh air at lunchtime or when you are walking the dog. 

Excellent road and rail connections ensure easy travel, with fast links to London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport and the M11, making the location ideal for both commuting and leisure.

Travel Times (Approx.)

Bishop’s Stortford: 14 minutes

Stansted Airport: 8 minutes

Chelmsford: 28 minutes

Stratford: 36 minutes (from Bishop’s Stortford)

London Liverpool Street: approx. 36 minutes (from Bishop’s Stortford)

M11: easy access for routes to Cambridge, London and the M25

Square Footage: 1,518 sq ft

**Additional Info**

EPC - To be confirmed.

10 year LABC Warranty.

This development complies with the Consumer Code for Home Builders.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/172597619/1309054) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/172597619/1309055) - First Floor

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 GARNETTS, TAKELEY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM22 6RJ | £420,000 | 22/11/2024 | Detached |
| 1 GARNETTS, TAKELEY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM22 6RJ | £176,000 | 02/02/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 CHESTNUT WAY, TAKELEY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CM22 6RW | £450,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached |

**Area average:** £450,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £642,695 (64 Detached, CM22, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,155/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,283/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,411/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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Chestnut Way, CM22 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Detached House, Longcroft, CM22 | £1,695/mo | 4 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed End Terrace, The Pastures, CM22 | £1,875/mo | 4 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,923/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £187,500

*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 £1,875/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-641/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5%

*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:** £4,835/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7%
- **10y growth:** -5.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Uttlesford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.6%

## Flood risk

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

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