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MARGARET COTTAGE, SAFFRON WALDEN, LANGLEY UPPER GREEN, ESSEX CB11 4RU

2 beds 1 baths 1,098 sq ft Listed 1 Apr 2025 (-438d)

£395,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

102 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£395,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£3,873/m²

Local average

£327,602 (+20.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,658 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace Cottage
  • Offered Chain Free
  • Parking
  • Approx. 1 Acre of Grounds
  • Countryside Views
  • South Facing Garden
  • Potential Rental Income £1350 - £1400 PCM
  • Council Tax Band C
  • EPC Rating D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Offered chain free and nestled in a peaceful setting, is this two-bedroom, one-bathroom mid-terraced cottage offering a perfect blend of character and comfort. Boasting generous living spaces, the property comes with the added convenience of off-street parking.

Step outside and be captivated by approximately 1 acre of enchanting gardens, offering plenty of space to relax, entertain, or simply soak up the tranquility. At the heart of the south facing garden, you'll find a charming shepherd's hut with light & power — ideal as a guest retreat or quiet hideaway.

The cottage enjoys breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it a true sanctuary for nature lovers and those seeking a slower pace of life.

Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating D.


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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Listed by

Saffron Walden

AIG (AL) LTD - LSL Franchise

Reference: 160085153

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/08/2020

Expiry date: 24/08/2030

Current heating cost: £505/year

Potential heating cost: £370/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11012090

Property Details

Street: 2 Highfields

Town: Langley Upper Green

Postcode: CB11 4RU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 01/06/2015

Work Completed: 14/04/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11536070

Property Details

Street: 2 Highfields

Town: Langley Upper Green

Postcode: CB11 4RU

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/04/2016

Work Completed: 12/02/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2433254

Property Details

Street: 2 Highfields

Town: Langley Upper Green

Postcode: CB11 4RU

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/01/2005

Work Completed: 12/05/2004

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/07/2025 (10 months ago) £395,000

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
BEHYE, LANGLEY UPPER GREEN, SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX, CB11 4RU £345,000 30/07/2021 Terraced

Area average: £345,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.9%
10y growth 8.8%

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

1y (index) -1.7%
5y (index) 10%
10y (index) 27.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,154/mo
Realistic £1,282/mo
Optimistic £1,410/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Uttlesford.

Location

Address

Valance Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Long Ley 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 2.6 miles
Shop Spar 2.7 miles
Train station Audley End 4.4 miles
Train station Newport 4.7 miles
Hospital Royston Hospital 6.4 miles
Hospital Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Clavering Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 6 Sep 2022
Anstey First School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 4 Feb 2016
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 27 Mar 2012
Barley (VA) Church of England First School Primary 3.7 miles Good — 14 Mar 2023
Furneux Pelham Church of England School Primary 4.3 miles Good — 3 Mar 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £160,250
Target investor price (1%) £128,200
  • 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).