# 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. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_4158.JPG](/listings/photos/150392681/375939) - IMG_4158.JPG - ![IMG_4816.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375940) - IMG_4816.jpg - ![IMG_4818.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375941) - IMG_4818.jpg - ![IMG_4814.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375942) - IMG_4814.jpg - ![IMG_4823.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375943) - IMG_4823.jpg - ![IMG_4825.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375944) - IMG_4825.jpg - ![IMG_4830.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375945) - IMG_4830.jpg - ![IMG_4812.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375946) - IMG_4812.jpg - ![IMG_4808.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375947) - IMG_4808.jpg - ![IMG_1808.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375948) - IMG_1808.jpg - ![IMG_4831.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375949) - IMG_4831.jpg - ![IMG_4833.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375950) - IMG_4833.jpg - ![IMG_4834.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375951) - IMG_4834.jpg - ![IMG_4837.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375952) - IMG_4837.jpg - ![IMG_4839.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375953) - IMG_4839.jpg - ![IMG_4841.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375954) - IMG_4841.jpg - ![IMG_4843.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375955) - IMG_4843.jpg - ![IMG_1801.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375956) - IMG_1801.jpg - ![IMG_1794.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375957) - IMG_1794.jpg - ![IMG_1797.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375958) - IMG_1797.jpg - ![IMG_1793.jpg](/listings/photos/150392681/375959) - IMG_1793.jpg ## 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:** 13.3% - **10y growth:** 50.6% ## 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)