# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (HP1 1PZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE HP1 1PZ | | Price | £600,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £600,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/01/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £714/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,375 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - M (£1,250 - £2,500) - 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/8200-4340-0622-4109-3923) ## Description ** No upper chain** A rare opportunity to purchase this newly renovated detached family home with private drive in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, just minutes walk from the train station with a short commute to central London and a short walk to outstanding schools. Completely refurbished to a high standard including all electrics, heating with character column radiators, full re-fits in each room and a brand-new kitchen/bathroom. The entrance from the block-paved drive sets the scene for a beautiful home – and also provides much coveted off-road parking, fabulous considering the proximity to the local railway station. Apart from being maintained to top standards, considerable thought has been given to providing exceptional character with a beautifully extended kitchen area and generous open plan space. The ground floor offers a warm welcome as you go straight into the spacious and light living area. The clean lines and feature windows offer a sense of style while the kitchen extends out into a light, bright and very well-designed area which is perfect for entertaining. The orangery style skylights bring the outside in and give a wonderful ambience to the entire area – which is full of well-placed storage and tasteful décor. The dining area leads seamlessly into the generous living space which opens using bi-fold doors into the garden area, which is brick laid to patio. A downstairs WC and particularly useful utility space adds to the thoughtful configuration. The first floor offers further light, space, and character landing area with three bedrooms. Upstairs complemented by a large, modern family bathroom with a roll-top stand-alone bath and separate shower. There is no doubt this property offers everything that is needed for a discerning buyer / family who wants comfort and convenience with plenty of style and character. ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/163834355/1600905) - Front - ![Picture No. 44](/listings/photos/163834355/1600906) - Picture No. 44 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/163834355/1600907) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/163834355/1600908) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/163834355/1600909) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/163834355/1600910) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/163834355/1600911) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/163834355/1600912) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/163834355/1600913) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163834355/1600914) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/163834355/1600915) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163834355/1600916) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/163834355/1600917) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/163834355/1600918) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/163834355/1600919) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163834355/1600920) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 41](/listings/photos/163834355/1600921) - Picture No. 41 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163834355/1600922) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163834355/1600923) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15505437 - **Address:** 12 Horsecroft Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 1PZ - **Certificate Issued:** 27/11/2022 - **Work Completed:** 11/11/2022 - **Items:** 12 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PZ | £600,000 | 01/04/2026 | Detached | | 12 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PZ | £500,000 | 27/04/2022 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 FISHERY PASSAGE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1RF | £400,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 117 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £625,000 | 23/08/2024 | Detached | | 4A COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £450,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached | | 54 PULLER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QN | £425,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | 10 COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £520,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached | | 40 MOORLAND ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NH | £895,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PZ | £480,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 12 ALSTON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QU | £640,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached | | 23 MOORLAND ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NH | £974,200 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | THE NOOK, 30A COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £610,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PZ | £475,000 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 MOORLAND ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NH | £815,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 HORSECROFT ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PZ | £660,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £538,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £635,420 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £666,063 (16 Detached, HP1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -9.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dacorum). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,425/mo - **Realistic:** £1,583/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,741/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £197,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £158,300 *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:** £6,818/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -63.5% - **10y growth:** -2.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dacorum; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 14.4% - **10y growth (index):** 26.2% ## 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)