# 4 bedroom house for sale (CB6 3EE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 49 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB6 3EE | | Price | £485,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £475,000 Nov 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/04/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/2837-3124-4200-0651-6292) ## Description An extended detached family home situated within a popular development within walking distance of city amenities and local schools. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, ground floor shower room, lounge, open plan kitchen/family room, utility room, 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite) and bathroom, together with driveway, garage and generous corner garden plot. **Entrance Hall** - With door to front aspect, double glazed window to front aspect, door through to lounge. **Inner Hallway** - Door to garage. **Lounge** - With double glazed window to front aspect, stairs to first floor, feature log burner, double doors opening through to: **Open Plan Kitchen / Family Room** - Kitchen area with 1 1/4 stainless steel sink unit and drainer, fitted with a range of matching units including base units, wall mounted units and drawers, fitted double electric oven, 5-ring hob with extractor hood above, integral dishwasher, extended breakfast bar, double glazed window to rear aspect, French doors opening to rear garden. Archway through to: Dining/family area. With double glazed windows to side and rear and French doors to rear garden, 2 radiators. **Utility Room** - With door to rear garden, plumbing for utilities, space for American style fridge/freezer, radiator. **Shower Room** - With double sized walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal hand basin, heated towel rail, double glazed window to rear aspect. **First Floor Landing** - With airing cupboard housing the combination boiler, access to loft. **Bedroom 1** - With double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, fitted wardrobes. **Ensuite** - With walk-in shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, double glazed window to rear aspect. **Bedroom 2** - With double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built-in storage cupboard. **Bedroom 3** - With double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in storage cupboard, radiator. **Bedroom 4** - With double glazed window to front aspect, built-in storage, radiator. **Bathroom** - With panel bath with shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal hand basin, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect. **Outside** - To the front of the property you will find a spacious driveway providing ample off road vehicular parking and leading to a garage with electric up and over door. Gated access leads to a generous corner plot garden offering paved patio, pond and lawn. **Material Information** - Tenure - Freehold Length of lease - n/a Annual ground rent amount - n/a Ground rent review period - n/a Annual service charge amount - n/a Service charge review period - n/a Council tax band - C **Viewing Arrangements** - Strictly by appointment with the Agents. ## Property Photos - ![front.jpeg](/listings/photos/134012312/185011) - front.jpeg - ![recep1.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185013) - recep1.JPG - ![kit.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185015) - kit.JPG - ![garden.jpeg](/listings/photos/134012312/185017) - garden.jpeg - ![kit1.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185019) - kit1.JPG - ![recep2.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185021) - recep2.JPG - ![recep.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185023) - recep.JPG - ![bed.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185025) - bed.JPG - ![bed1.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185026) - bed1.JPG - ![show.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185027) - show.JPG - ![show (2).JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185028) - show (2).JPG - ![bath.JPG](/listings/photos/134012312/185029) - bath.JPG - ![garden2.jpeg](/listings/photos/134012312/185030) - garden2.jpeg - ![garden1.jpeg](/listings/photos/134012312/185031) - garden1.jpeg ## Floorplans - ![49MerlinDriveFloorPlan.jpg](/listings/photos/134012312/185032) - 49MerlinDriveFloorPlan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/134012312/185033) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16622736 - **Address:** 49 Merlin Drive, ELY, CB6 3EE - **Certificate Issued:** 05/01/2025 - **Work Completed:** 20/12/2024 - **Items:** 13 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £475,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 120 WEST FEN ROAD, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3AD | £263,000 | 31/03/2025 | Other | | [Same street] 38 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £385,000 | 08/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 32 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £335,000 | 30/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 17 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £340,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 28 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £405,750 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 44 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £420,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £330,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 51 MERLIN DRIVE, ELY, EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 3EE | £431,111 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £378,123 (7 sales) **Area average:** £263,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £436,000 (3 Other, CB6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Cambridgeshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £916/mo - **Realistic:** £1,018/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,120/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £127,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £101,800 *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:** £3,943/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 115% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Cambridgeshire; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 17.8% - **10y growth (index):** 34.1% ## 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)