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MOENA

ONGAR ROAD, ONGAR, FYFIELD, ESSEX CM5 0RB

4 beds 1 baths 1,475 sq ft Listed 25 Oct 2021 (-1741d)

£675,000

Reduced on 27 Dec 2021

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM5 0RB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | MOENA, ONGAR ROAD, ONGAR, FYFIELD, ESSEX CM5 0RB |
| Price | £675,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 137 m² |
| Last sold | £647,000 May 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/01/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £1,055/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,888

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£65)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/0998-1209-1902-5826-1404)

## Description

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ENTRANCE PORCH   With double glazed entrance door.  Radiator.  Glazed door to:

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL   10';8" x 8'8"  With inner hall leading to bedrooms.  Radiator.  Very deep built in coats cupboard.  Large built in linen cupboard.  Access to loft space.

MAGNIFICENT SITTING ROOM   26'6" x 14'11"  Three radiators.  natural stone fireplace.  Double glazed window and patio doors to patio and garden  coved cornice.  Obscure glazed window.

CLOAKROOM   White suite comprising low level w.c.   Wash hand basin.  Radiator.  Obscure double glazed window.  Tiled floor.

KITCHEN   15'8" x 8'  With  a range of units comprising 1 ½ bowl sink unit cupboards under.  Base units, worktops and eye level cupboards.  Ceramic hob with filter hood over Split level oven. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Water filter tap.  Tiled walls.  Dual aspect.  Double glazed windows.  Double radiator. Obscure double glazed door to exterior.

BEDROOM 1   14' x 12'9"  Incorporating an excellent range of units comprising 3 double wardrobe cupboards.  Vanity wash hand basin.  Two double radiators.  Double glazed door and side panel to garden  coved cornice.

BEDROOM 2  15' x 8'5"  Radtior.  Double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3   15' reducing to 11'9" x 8'  Radiator.  Double glazed window to front aspect..

OFFICE/BEDROOM 4   15' x 7'2"  Radiator.  Double glazed window to front aspect.

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM   Suite comprising tile enclosed bath. Low level w.c.  Wash hand basin with cupboards under.  Corner shower unit.  Tiled walls and floor.  Heated towel rack.  Downlighting.  Obscure double glazed window.

EXTERIOR

SINGLE GARAGE   With electric roller door.  Light and power connected.  Personal door to garden.

OFF STREET PARKING   For other vehicles to private drive. Part of which is a covered car port.

GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN   Laid mainly to lawn with perimeter fencing.  Paved patio.  Well stocked beds and borders, abundance of shrubs.  Timber garden shed.  Summerhouse.   Side pedestrian access via timber gate.  Boiler cupboard housing oil fired boiler serving central heating.  Storage cupboard.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/115322228/1607593) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MOENA ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB | £647,000 | 13/05/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] MERLIN ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB | £380,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 55 ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB | £412,500 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| CLATTERFORD HOUSE ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RD | £1,240,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] MILFORD ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB | £680,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 RODING CLOSE, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RE | £710,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached |
| 39 WALKER AVENUE, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RG | £585,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] MILL HATCH ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB | £685,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £539,375 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £845,000 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,022,333 (12 Detached, CM5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,659/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,843/mo
- **Optimistic:** £2,027/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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £230,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £184,300

*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:** £4,927/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **10y growth:** 3.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 16.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

137 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£647,000 May 2022

Price per m²

£4,927/m²

Local average

£1,022,333 (-34%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,967 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

EXCEPTIVELY SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW
SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION OF FYFIELD
CHAIN FREE
MAGNIFICENT SITTING ROOM
SINGLE GARAGE
OFF STREET PARKING TO PRIVATE DRIVE

Additional details

Heating: Oil
Parking: Covered, Driveway
Garden: Patio, Rear garden

Description

PHOTOGRAPHS TO FOLLOW:

ENTRANCE PORCH With double glazed entrance door. Radiator. Glazed door to:

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL 10';8" x 8'8" With inner hall leading to bedrooms. Radiator. Very deep built in coats cupboard. Large built in linen cupboard. Access to loft space.

MAGNIFICENT SITTING ROOM 26'6" x 14'11" Three radiators. natural stone fireplace. Double glazed window and patio doors to patio and garden coved cornice. Obscure glazed window.

CLOAKROOM White suite comprising low level w.c. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Obscure double glazed window. Tiled floor.

KITCHEN 15'8" x 8' With a range of units comprising 1 ½ bowl sink unit cupboards under. Base units, worktops and eye level cupboards. Ceramic hob with filter hood over Split level oven. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Water filter tap. Tiled walls. Dual aspect. Double glazed windows. Double radiator. Obscure double glazed door to exterior.

BEDROOM 1 14' x 12'9" Incorporating an excellent range of units comprising 3 double wardrobe cupboards. Vanity wash hand basin. Two double radiators. Double glazed door and side panel to garden coved cornice.

BEDROOM 2 15' x 8'5" Radtior. Double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3 15' reducing to 11'9" x 8' Radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect..

OFFICE/BEDROOM 4 15' x 7'2" Radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect.

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM Suite comprising tile enclosed bath. Low level w.c. Wash hand basin with cupboards under. Corner shower unit. Tiled walls and floor. Heated towel rack. Downlighting. Obscure double glazed window.

EXTERIOR

SINGLE GARAGE With electric roller door. Light and power connected. Personal door to garden.

OFF STREET PARKING For other vehicles to private drive. Part of which is a covered car port.

GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN Laid mainly to lawn with perimeter fencing. Paved patio. Well stocked beds and borders, abundance of shrubs. Timber garden shed. Summerhouse. Side pedestrian access via timber gate. Boiler cupboard housing oil fired boiler serving central heating. Storage cupboard.

Listed by

Ongar

John Sear Estate Agents

Reference: 115322228

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/01/2022

Expiry date: 17/01/2032

Current heating cost: £1,055/year

Potential heating cost: £657/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,888

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£65)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/05/2022 (4 years ago)	£647,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street MERLIN ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB	£380,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 55 ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB	£412,500	29/06/2023	Semi-detached
CLATTERFORD HOUSE ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RD	£1,240,000	07/11/2022	Detached
Same street MILFORD ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB	£680,000	20/10/2022	Semi-detached
5 RODING CLOSE, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RE	£710,000	29/03/2022	Detached
39 WALKER AVENUE, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RG	£585,000	23/03/2022	Detached
Same street MILL HATCH ONGAR ROAD, FYFIELD, ONGAR, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX, CM5 0RB	£685,000	26/10/2021	Detached

Street average: £539,375 (4 sales)

Area average: £845,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth 3.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Epping Forest. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.9%

5y (index) 9.6%

10y (index) 16.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Epping Forest. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,659/mo

Realistic £1,843/mo

Optimistic £2,027/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Epping Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Ongar Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Houchin Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Nisa Local	1.9 miles
Shop	Shelley Stores	2.0 miles
Train station	Ongar	2.3 miles
Train station	North Weald	4.8 miles
Hospital	Suttons Manor Hospital	6.5 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	6.8 miles
Hospital	Jacob's Neuro Centre	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Anti-social behaviour	1
Total incidents	4

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Dr Walker's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Fyfield	Primary	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 17 Mar 2024
The Ongar Academy	Secondary	1.7 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2018
High Ongar Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2023
Moreton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2023
Ongar Primary School	Primary	2.2 miles	Good — 20 May 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £230,375

Target investor price (1%) £184,300

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).