# 4 bedroom country house for sale (EN7 6PQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE LODGE, TANFIELD FARM, HAMMONDSTREET ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS, CHESHUNT, HERTFORDSHIRE EN7 6PQ | | Price | £995,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £975,000 Nov 2019 | ## Description The PERFECT meeting of Modern and Character - A STUNNING and HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL four bedroom house forming PART OF THE ORIGINAL FARM HOUSE that dates back to the early 1800's is situated in this SEMI RURAL LOCATION and set within a COBBLED COURTYARD with VIEWS OVER OPEN COUNTRYSIDE. Boasting MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES. The property benefits from an IMPRESSIVE OAK LOUNGE, some original STONE MULLION WINDOWS, 100' REAR GARDEN, Underfloor Heating and wooden shutters throughout. Enter via the large Oak front door into the entrance hall with high 3.2m ceilings and cloakroom off to the left. To the kitchen, which comprises bespoke oak wall and base units with granite work surfaces, a Butler sink and integrated appliances - assisted by a separate utility. A huge floor to ceiling bay window with French doors allows for direct access to the South facing garden and rural views beyond. Dripping in Character, the early Victorian lounge includes original Stone Mullion Windows, original wood paneling to the walls and ceiling, an exquisite and original hand crafted wooden mantel surround with wood sculpture montjac that overlooks this stunning 3.2 metre-ceilinged Drawing Room. Upstairs a master bedroom is served by a walk in wardrobe & en-suite shower room and enjoys views over the garden and rural scenes beyond. There are 3 additional bedrooms with ensuite and family bathroom. PLANNING PERMISSION APPROVED FOR A TWO STOREY EXTENSION - See Images for floorplan. To the outside a large private 100 foot private rear garden includes patio, seating area, lawn, raised beds and garage with store. A gated driveway and additional parking to the front. This idyll represents the best of rural living - open space, greenery and rural views over countryside - while still allowing its residents easy access to the city. Additionally, there is direct access to hundreds of acres of Woodland Trust woods, these woods are designated SSSI. They are fabulous to walk & cycle in & adjoin Broxbourne Woods. **Introduction** - **Planning Permission Granted For** - Ground & First floor extension to become 5 Bed, 4 Bathroom - see Floorplan on photo 2. Creates a;- Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 22'1 x 24'2 Master Bedroom - 17'6 x 10'5 (with en-suite and walk in wardrobe) Bedroom 5 - 10' x 10'5 (with en-suite) The property is entered via covered storm porch with front door to : **Entrance Hall** - Oak staircase leading to first floor and drawing room, tiled flooring and storage cupboard. **Guest Cloakroom** - Low level W/C, wash hand basin, extractor fan and tiled flooring. Window to front aspect. **Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 17'3" X 16'6" - Comprehensive range of bespoke oak wall and base units with granite work surfaces. Inset butler sink with mixer tap, integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, range style cooker with extractor over, wine chiller and space for American style fridge/freezer. Windows to side aspect and french doors to rear garden. Tiled floor and and spotlights to ceiling. **Utility Room** - Window to side aspect. Wall and base units matching the kitchen cabinets with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled splash backs, spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan. **Drawing Room** - 24'6" X 18'3" - Double aspect with original mullioned window to rear and leaded light window to front. Original decorative oak panelling to ceiling and walls, oak flooring and fireplace with log burner. **First Floor Landing** - **Master Bedroom Suite** - 17'3" X 10'3" - Window to rear aspect with stunning countryside views, range of fitted wardrobes and inset lighting. Inner hallway, window to side, access to loft space, spotlights to ceiling, door to en suite and opening to : **Dressing Room** - Shelving on two walls and large mirror. **En-Suite Shower Room** - Suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and twin wash hand basins. Stone flooring, heated towel rail, tiled splash backs, spotlights to ceiling and shaver point. **Second Floor Landing** - **Bedroom Two** - 10'3" X 9'9" - Original leaded mullioned window to rear aspect with countryside views, built in wardrobe and door to : **En-Suite Shower Room** - Suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with mixer taps and tiled splash back and low level W/C. Heated towel rail, stone flooring, extractor fan and spotlights to ceiling. **Bedroom Three** - 14'0" X 8'0" - Original leaded mullioned window with views, built in wardrobe and spotlights to ceiling. **Family Bathroom** - Original leaded mullioned window to front aspect. Suite comprising Kidney shaped bath with mixer taps and separate shower over, wash hand basin and low level WC. Stone flooring, heated towel rail, spotlights to ceiling and extractor. **Third Floor Galleried Landing** - Original oak beams, spotlights to ceiling and skylight window. **Bedroom Four** - 14'9" X 12'0" - Skylight windows to front and rear aspects and door to : **En-Suite Shower Room** - Suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level W/C. Heated towel rail, stone floor, extractor fan and spotlights to ceiling. **Exterior** - **Front Garden** - Cobbled courtyard with parking area. **Rear Garden** - Electric gates at the side of the property lead to a south facing rear garden of approximately 100' in length laid to lawn with raised flower and shrub beds. **Double Garage** - ## Property Photos - ![IMG_6254-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402074) - IMG_6254-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6191-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402075) - IMG_6191-HDR(7).JPG - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402076) - ![IMG_6044-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402077) - IMG_6044-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6051-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402078) - IMG_6051-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6107-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402079) - IMG_6107-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6058-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402080) - IMG_6058-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6079-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402081) - IMG_6079-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6100-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402082) - IMG_6100-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6177-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402083) - IMG_6177-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6114-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402085) - IMG_6114-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6149-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402086) - IMG_6149-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6135-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402087) - IMG_6135-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6121-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402089) - IMG_6121-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6163-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402093) - IMG_6163-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6219-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402095) - IMG_6219-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6212-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402097) - IMG_6212-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6226-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402099) - IMG_6226-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6233-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402101) - IMG_6233-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6247-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402104) - IMG_6247-HDR(7).JPG - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402116) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402117) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402119) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402120) - ![IMG_6289-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402121) - IMG_6289-HDR(7).JPG - ![Photo](/listings/photos/97616783/402122) - ![IMG_6275-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402123) - IMG_6275-HDR(7).JPG - ![IMG_6296-HDR(7).JPG](/listings/photos/97616783/402124) - IMG_6296-HDR(7).JPG ## Floorplans - ![unnamed (1).jpg](/listings/photos/97616783/402125) - unnamed (1).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/97616783/402126) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | TANFIELD FARM THE LODGE HAMMONDSTREET ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6PQ | £975,000 | 29/11/2019 | Semi-detached | | TANFIELD FARM THE LODGE HAMMONDSTREET ROAD, CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS, BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN7 6PQ | £800,000 | 05/04/2007 | Semi-detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £2,258,444 (9 Other, EN7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -55.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Broxbourne). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,483/mo - **Realistic:** £1,648/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,813/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South East Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/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, Friern Close, EN7 | £2,500/mo | 4 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Newgatestreet Road, EN7 | £4,250/mo | 4 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newgatestreet Road, EN7 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,983/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £312,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £250,000 *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 £2,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 33.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,693/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7% *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).* ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Broxbourne; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 12.8% - **10y growth (index):** 25.3% ## 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)