# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CM23 4DR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 56 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4DR | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 54 m² | | Last sold | £282,500 Nov 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £397/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,823 ### Recommendations - C (£15 - £30) - F (£200 - £400) - 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/0340-2049-5560-2595-6125) ## Description A two bedroom terraced property in an attractive position overlooking a green, in the popular Thorley Park area of Bishop's Stortford. Internal accommodation requires modernisation and comprises entrance hallway, a good size lounge overlooking the garden, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the rear garden is larger than average, which is private and un-overlooked. To the rear is an allocated parking space. Offered with no onward chain. EPC Band C & Council Tax Band C **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 plus VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete. REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Intercounty. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 56 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £282,500 | 19/11/2025 | Terraced | | 56 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £76,000 | 01/11/1999 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP | £307,500 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced | | 1 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT | £400,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 71 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN | £382,500 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced | | 23 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP | £345,000 | 12/03/2025 | Terraced | | 2 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH | £345,000 | 20/09/2024 | Terraced | | 16 CORONATION ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3RS | £325,000 | 27/11/2023 | Terraced | | 37 CALVERLEY CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JJ | £401,000 | 15/11/2023 | Terraced | | 7 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT | £327,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced | | 39 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH | £330,000 | 12/10/2023 | Terraced | | 7 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN | £410,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced | | 39 NORFOLK WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3PN | £342,500 | 31/08/2023 | Terraced | | 26 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP | £300,000 | 07/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 43 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £280,000 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced | | 1 THORNBERA CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3NR | £449,995 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced | | 53 MAGNAVILLE ROAD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DW | £440,000 | 26/06/2023 | Terraced | | 28 RUSHLEIGH GREEN, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JH | £320,000 | 16/06/2023 | Terraced | | 28 WHEAT CROFT, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DT | £297,500 | 16/02/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 61 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £340,000 | 08/12/2022 | Terraced | | 27 HONEYBOURNE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4EE | £288,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced | | 69 THORNBERA GARDENS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 3NP | £415,000 | 08/11/2022 | Terraced | | 31 CALVERLEY CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4JJ | £380,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced | | 35 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DP | £345,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 73 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £285,000 | 15/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 63 APPLETON FIELDS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4DR | £290,000 | 06/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £298,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £357,550 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £403,875 (44 Terraced, CM23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,355/mo - **Realistic:** £1,505/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,656/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,022/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Hugh Villas, CM23 | £1,750/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Tanners Wharf, CM23 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,700/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000 *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 £1,700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £363/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.2% *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:** £5,370/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -14.3% - **10y growth:** 12.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Hertfordshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.4% - **5y growth (index):** 14.5% - **10y growth (index):** 28.6% ## 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)