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12 MOORS CROFT

BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 3LF

4 beds 2 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 18 Jul 2024 (-695d)

£450,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CM7 3LF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 MOORS CROFT, BRAINTREE, ESSEX CM7 3LF |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 118 m² |
| Last sold | £435,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/04/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,463/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,900

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/0879-3025-2204-6737-7204)

## Description

** STUNNING FAMILY HOME ** Situated upon the desirable and family orientated MARKS FARM development, nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac, this much improved FOUR bedroom property comes with a recently re-fitted KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, and offers versatile living accommodation for the growing family including a spacious Living Room, and STUDY.  The master bedroom comes with a modern EN-SUITE bathroom, whilst externally the property comes with unusually large frontage including a GATED driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, leading to a large DOUBLE GARAGE.  The un-overlooked rear garden has been landscaped offering a paved patio seating area, with established garden to lawn.  Situated within easy reach of the A120, as well as a host of excellent local school options, viewing is simply a must in order to appreciate the accommodation on offer.

** GUIDE PRICE £450,000 - £475,000 **

**Entrance Hall** - Laminate flooring, stairs rising to first floor.

**Study** - 2.27 x 2.09 (7'5" x 6'10") - Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front aspect

**Cloakroom** - Wall mounted hand wash basin, WC, laminate flooring.

**Kitchen/Family Room** - 5.59 x 5.03 > 4.36 (18'4" x 16'6" > 14'3") - High gloss base units incorporating breakfast bar, sink with mixer tap, two integral overs & induction hob, spaces for washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, wine chiller & fridge/freezer. Double glazed windows to front & rear aspect, french doors to garden & door to side. inset spotlights, laminate flooring, breakfast bar.

**Living Room** - 5.57 x 3.43 (18'3" x 11'3") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to side, french doors to rear, inset spotlights.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Doors to;

**Master Bedroom** - 4.41 x 3.42 (14'5" x 11'2") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, door to;

**En-Suite** - Fully tiled, shower enclosure, hand wash basin, WC, chrome heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.36 x 2.42 (11'0" x 7'11") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front.

**Bedroom Three** - 3.36 x 2.36 (11'0" x 7'8") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front.

**Bedroom Four** - 3.37 x 2.16 (11'0" x 7'1") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear.

**Family Bathroom** - Fully tiled, p-bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, inset spotlights, obscure double glazed window to front.

**Exterior** -

**Front Of Property** - Driveway parking for 6-8 cars, mature hedgerow to front, garden to lawn.

**Double Garage** - Two up & over doors, power connected.

**Garden** - Fully enclosed, un-overlooked rear garden, paved patio area with remainder laid to lawn with established borders.

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## Floorplans

- ![12 Moors Croft Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375960) - 12 Moors Croft Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/150392681/375961) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13001790
- **Address:** 12 Moors Croft, BRAINTREE, CM7 3LF
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/06/2018
- **Work Completed:** 17/05/2018
- **Items:** 4 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 MOORS CROFT, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LF | £435,000 | 24/02/2025 | Detached |
| 12 MOORS CROFT, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LF | £140,000 | 08/12/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 FEATHER CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LS | £605,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| MARKS FARM COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 8AA | £1,200,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached |
| 52 CLAY PITS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LA | £365,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 19 LIE FIELD CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3AD | £480,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 10 FEATHER CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LS | £565,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 56 MARTENS MEADOW, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LB | £415,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached |
| 58 MARTENS MEADOW, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LB | £468,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WILD BOAR FIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LL | £550,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 19 CLAY PITS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LA | £480,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 34 DAPIFER DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LG | £465,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 10 CLARKS WOOD DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LD | £527,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 DAPIFER DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LG | £293,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £534,417 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £524,611 (45 Detached, CM7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,107/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,230/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,353/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,814/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.6%
- **10y growth:** 48.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Braintree; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.5%

## 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

118 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£435,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£3,814/m²

Local average

£524,611 (-14.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,789 of 33,755)

Street crime

115 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED
DOUBLE GARAGE & SPACIOUS DRIVEWAY
UN-OVERLOOKED GARDEN
FOUR BEDROOMS
EN-SUITE
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
EASY ACCESS TO A120
STUDY

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

STUNNING FAMILY HOME Situated upon the desirable and family orientated MARKS FARM development, nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac, this much improved FOUR bedroom property comes with a recently re-fitted KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM, and offers versatile living accommodation for the growing family including a spacious Living Room, and STUDY. The master bedroom comes with a modern EN-SUITE bathroom, whilst externally the property comes with unusually large frontage including a GATED driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, leading to a large DOUBLE GARAGE. The un-overlooked rear garden has been landscaped offering a paved patio seating area, with established garden to lawn. Situated within easy reach of the A120, as well as a host of excellent local school options, viewing is simply a must in order to appreciate the accommodation on offer.

GUIDE PRICE £450,000 - £475,000

Entrance Hall - Laminate flooring, stairs rising to first floor.

Study - 2.27 x 2.09 (7'5" x 6'10") - Carpet flooring, double glazed window to front aspect

Cloakroom - Wall mounted hand wash basin, WC, laminate flooring.

Kitchen/Family Room - 5.59 x 5.03 > 4.36 (18'4" x 16'6" > 14'3") - High gloss base units incorporating breakfast bar, sink with mixer tap, two integral overs & induction hob, spaces for washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, wine chiller & fridge/freezer. Double glazed windows to front & rear aspect, french doors to garden & door to side. inset spotlights, laminate flooring, breakfast bar.

Living Room - 5.57 x 3.43 (18'3" x 11'3") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to side, french doors to rear, inset spotlights.

First Floor -

Landing - Doors to;

Master Bedroom - 4.41 x 3.42 (14'5" x 11'2") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear, door to;

En-Suite - Fully tiled, shower enclosure, hand wash basin, WC, chrome heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window to rear.

Bedroom Two - 3.36 x 2.42 (11'0" x 7'11") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front.

Bedroom Three - 3.36 x 2.36 (11'0" x 7'8") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front.

Bedroom Four - 3.37 x 2.16 (11'0" x 7'1") - Carpet flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear.

Family Bathroom - Fully tiled, p-bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC, inset spotlights, obscure double glazed window to front.

Exterior -

Front Of Property - Driveway parking for 6-8 cars, mature hedgerow to front, garden to lawn.

Double Garage - Two up & over doors, power connected.

Garden - Fully enclosed, un-overlooked rear garden, paved patio area with remainder laid to lawn with established borders.

Listed by

Braintree

Branocs Estates LTD

Reference: 150392681

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/04/2023

Expiry date: 02/04/2033

Current heating cost: £1,463/year

Potential heating cost: £1,317/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,900

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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

12 Moors Croft Floorplan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13001790

Property Details

Street: 12 Moors Croft

Town: BRAINTREE

Postcode: CM7 3LF

Installation Details

Items: 4 doors

Certificate Issued: 25/06/2018

Work Completed: 17/05/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

211% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£435,000	+210.7%
Sold	08/12/1999 (26 years ago)	£140,000	—

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
5 FEATHER CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LS	£605,000	15/12/2025	Detached
MARKS FARM COGGESHALL ROAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM77 8AA	£1,200,000	20/06/2025	Detached
52 CLAY PITS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LA	£365,000	19/12/2022	Detached
19 LIE FIELD CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3AD	£480,000	09/12/2022	Detached
10 FEATHER CLOSE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LS	£565,000	03/10/2022	Detached
56 MARTENS MEADOW, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LB	£415,000	15/09/2022	Detached
58 MARTENS MEADOW, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LB	£468,000	19/08/2022	Detached
7 WILD BOAR FIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LL	£550,000	20/05/2022	Detached
19 CLAY PITS, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LA	£480,000	14/04/2022	Detached
34 DAPIFER DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LG	£465,000	17/02/2022	Detached
10 CLARKS WOOD DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LD	£527,000	24/09/2021	Detached
8 DAPIFER DRIVE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, CM7 3LG	£293,000	18/06/2021	Detached

Area average: £534,417 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.6%

10y growth 48.4%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 12.7%

10y (index) 31.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,107/mo

Realistic £1,230/mo

Optimistic £1,353/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Braintree.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CM7 3LF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Tesco	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Tesco East Store	0.2 miles
Shop	Stubbs Lane Convenience Store	0.5 miles
Train station	Braintree Freeport	0.9 miles
Train station	Braintree	1.2 miles
Hospital	Braintree Community Hospital	1.8 miles
Hospital	Halstead Hospital	5.4 miles
University	Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus	10.5 miles
University	Writtle School of Design	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	45
Vehicle crime	16
Other theft	15
Anti-social behaviour	8
Shoplifting	8
Criminal damage and arson	6
Public order	6
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	115

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Beckers Green Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Feb 2013
Lyons Hall School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Jan 2023
Alec Hunter Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Sep 2017
Great Bradfords Junior School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2016
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 21 Oct 2011

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £153,750

Target investor price (1%) £123,000

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).

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