# 5 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (NN4 9UE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN4 9UE | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £512,500 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/09/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £815/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,525 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£25) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7205-3020-6201-3422-8200) ## Description Located in a highly sought after street of individually built properties, this unique four/five bedroom detached bungalow sits on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre with a private rear garden, offering over 2000sqft of accommodation. The versatile living space can be utilised in a number of different ways, and includes a fully insulated and sound proofed outbuilding separated into two rooms, as well as a double garage converted into a studio, with easy potential for turning into an annexe. Hunsbury Close is directly adjacent to West Hunsbury Country Park with direct access via pathways, making it ideal for woodland walks. With accommodation comprising in brief; entrance hall, a large open plan kitchen/diner leading to a lower lounge area, four bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, two further shower rooms, and a potential fifth bedroom / extra reception room with access to a utility room and walk-in storage area. Externally to the front is a large block paved driveway offering off road parking for multiple vehicles, to the rear is a large garden surrounded by hedges and trees. The property also benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, and no upper chain. **Entrance Hall** - 4.85 x 4.88 max (15'10" x 16'0" max) - Enter via composite door with frosted glass to sides, ceramic tiled flooring, storage cupboard, radiator. **Kitchen / Diner** - 7.17 inc. storage x 5.71 (23'6" inc. storage x 18' - A range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer, integrated double oven and fridge, space for further appliance, induction hob, fitted storage to one wall, complementary tiling, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator. **Lounge Area** - 6.55 x 2.86 (21'5" x 9'4") - Two UPVC windows and French doors leading to rear aspect, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 5.94 reducing to 4.41 x 3.03 (19'5" reducing to 14 - Two UPVC windows to rear and side aspects, UPVC door leading to garden, radiator. **En-Suite** - 1.70 x 1.27 (5'6" x 4'1") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, wall mounted sink unit, ceramic tiled flooring and walls, chrome heated towel rail. **Reception Room / Bedroom Five** - 4.56 reducing to 3.67 x 3.29 (14'11" reducing to 1 - UPVC window and door to side aspect, radiator. **Walk-In Storage** - 1.76 x 1.08 (5'9" x 3'6") - Obscure UPVC window to front aspect. **Utility Room** - 2.64 x 1.59 (8'7" x 5'2") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, stainless steel sink and drainer, wall mounted boiler, fusebox. **Shower Room** - 2.54 x 1.75 (8'3" x 5'8") - Obscure UPVC window to front aspect, tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, storage cupboard, complementary tiling, chrome heated towel rail. **Bedroom One** - 6.05 x 3.64 max (19'10" x 11'11" max) - Two UPVC windows to front aspect, fitted wardrobes, two radiators. **Shower Room** - 2.23 x 2.16 (7'3" x 7'1") - Obscure UPVC window to side aspect, tiled double shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, storage cupboard, complementary tiling, chrome heated towel rail. **Bedroom Four** - 2.85 x 2.29 (9'4" x 7'6") - UPVC window to side aspect, radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 4.38 x 3.25 (14'4" x 10'7") - UPVC window and door to rear aspect, a range of fitted wardrobes, two radiators. **Front Garden** - Block paved driveway offering off road parking for multiple vehicles, various flower and shrub beds and borders, further gravel area. **Rear Garden** - Split into patio and artificial grass areas over several tiers, metal and wooden sheds, gated side access on both sides, enclosed by hedges and metal fencing. **Home Office** - 2.68 x 1.73 (8'9" x 5'8") - Enter via UPVC door, UPVC window to side, further UPVC door leading to :- **Office / Music Room** - 3.69 x 2.50 (12'1" x 8'2") - Fully insulated and soundproofed, electric heater. **Converted Garage / Studio** - 5.78 x 4.70 (18'11" x 15'5") - Two UPVC windows, door to side aspect. **Agents Note** - Local Authority : West Northamptonshire Council Council Tax Band: E ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254319) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254321) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254324) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254327) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254331) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/156065567/1254353) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/156065567/1254355) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/156065567/1254357) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12658279 - **Address:** 5 Hunsbury Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 9UE - **Certificate Issued:** 20/11/2017 - **Work Completed:** 26/10/2017 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12086542 - **Address:** 5 Hunsbury Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 9UE - **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2016 - **Work Completed:** 10/11/2016 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #11625949 - **Address:** 5 Hunsbury Close, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 9UE - **Certificate Issued:** 16/05/2016 - **Work Completed:** 20/04/2016 - **Items:** 11 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE | £512,500 | 27/01/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 WHADDON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XS | £320,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP | £342,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 31 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP | £326,500 | 05/11/2025 | Detached | | 41 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ | £325,000 | 26/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE | £705,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached | | 33 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE | £490,000 | 06/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 37 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE | £645,000 | 22/06/2023 | Detached | | 12 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ | £460,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached | | 23 WHADDON CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XS | £365,000 | 17/05/2023 | Detached | | 4 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ | £406,000 | 04/05/2023 | Detached | | 17 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP | £278,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 22 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE | £605,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | 29 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ | £445,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached | | 48 ICKNIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YS | £390,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 9 LISTER DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XE | £700,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 HUNSBURY CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9UE | £713,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached | | 33 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP | £370,500 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ | £310,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ | £520,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 8 TALL TREES CLOSE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XZ | £360,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 24 ICKNIELD DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YS | £404,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached | | 14 HAWKRIDGE, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9YP | £275,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 14 AVIEMORE GARDENS, NORTHAMPTON, WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN4 9XJ | £455,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £687,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £407,350 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £436,622 (84 Detached, NN4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +26% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £965/mo - **Realistic:** £1,072/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,179/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Grantham & Newark (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £134,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £107,200 *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:** £3,333/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.4% - **10y growth:** 36.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Northamptonshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 17.4% - **10y growth (index):** 36.9% ## 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)