# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TF5 0PS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 40 GAINSBOROUGH WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN TF5 0PS | | Price | £390,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 125 m² | | Last sold | £223,000 Jul 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/09/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,623/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,325 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/0342-3041-9201-0184-5200) ## Description A beautifully presented and immaculate four-bedroom detached family home, enjoying an attractive corner position within a highly desirable location. This property combines modern comfort with practical family living and offers an inviting sense of space throughout. The hallway leads to a modern, stylish fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units—ideal for preparing and enjoying family meals. Patio doors from the kitchen open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor flow. The separate dining room, featuring sliding patio doors to the garden, offers a perfect setting for family gatherings and entertaining. The spacious lounge, with its bay window, fireplace, and double doors to the dining room, provides a comfortable and elegant space to relax. Completing the ground floor is a useful study and a convenient guest cloakroom/WC. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom featuring an impressive corner bathtub. The main double bedroom and guest double bedroom both benefit from en suite shower rooms and built-in wardrobes, offering comfort and practicality. Outside, the property enjoys a private, enclosed rear garden laid mainly to lawn with a patio seating area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A garage and double-width driveway provide ample parking. Located within walking distance of local amenities, shops, and schools, this home also offers excellent access to major road networks and the M54 motorway. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, quality, and lifestyle this exceptional family home has to offer. Mobile coverage from all four major networks available* Ultrafast Broadband available* All services are mains connected Driveway and Garage *Results provided by Ofcom and correct at time of listing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. DB Roberts retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly. The initial checks are performed using Movebutler. The cost of these checks is £20 (incl. VAT) for the first buyer and £10 (incl. VAT) for every additional buyer. This fee covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks or monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale and is non-refundable. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/89783763/723839) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89783763/723840) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/89783763/723841) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/89783763/723842) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/89783763/723843) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/89783763/723844) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/89783763/723845) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/89783763/723846) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/89783763/723847) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89783763/723848) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/89783763/723849) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/89783763/723850) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/89783763/723851) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/89783763/723852) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/89783763/723853) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/89783763/723854) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/89783763/723855) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/89783763/723856) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/89783763/723857) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/89783763/723858) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/89783763/723859) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/89783763/723860) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/89783763/723862) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/89783763/723864) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/89783763/723865) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/89783763/723866) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/89783763/723867) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/89783763/723868) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/89783763/723869) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/89783763/723870) - Picture No. 09 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89783763/723871) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89783763/723873) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16658012 - **Address:** 40 Gainsborough Way, TELFORD, TF5 0PS - **Certificate Issued:** 02/02/2025 - **Work Completed:** 23/01/2025 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 GAINSBOROUGH WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PS | £223,000 | 22/07/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 GREENWOOD DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PH | £250,000 | 05/01/2026 | Detached | | 14 CROWDALE ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0NJ | £350,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached | | 9 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £370,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached | | 1 SWAN GATE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QF | £340,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached | | 1 FALLOW ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LS | £395,000 | 08/08/2025 | Detached | | 37 LEESES CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0NN | £415,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached | | 6 CONSTABLE DRIVE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PJ | £300,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 GAINSBOROUGH WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PS | £315,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 8 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £330,000 | 25/07/2023 | Detached | | 47 BROCKWOOD COPSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3QS | £320,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 6 PICASSO CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PN | £330,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached | | 21 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £270,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 1 CROWDALE ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0NJ | £362,500 | 10/02/2023 | Detached | | 11 ACORN WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0LW | £370,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 20 MARSH MEADOW CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PZ | £281,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 50 CROWDALE ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PD | £340,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 10 BUTTS ROAD, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0NH | £285,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 GILES CLOSE, ADMASTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0DW | £365,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £310,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 MARSH MEADOW CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF1 3PZ | £300,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 MONET CLOSE, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PP | £335,000 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 32 GAINSBOROUGH WAY, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF5 0PS | £337,500 | 23/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £326,250 (2 sales) **Area average:** £330,925 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £388,944 (9 Detached, TF5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Telford and Wrekin). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £770/mo - **Realistic:** £856/mo - **Optimistic:** £942/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,600 *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:** £3,120/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -23.8% - **10y growth:** 14% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Telford and Wrekin; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 23.9% - **10y growth (index):** 56% ## 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)