Sold STC Terraced

4 FURNACE WAY

UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 1XG

2 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 14 Mar 2024 (-818d)

£230,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 8 Apr 2024

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Listing type

Auction

Rear Exterior Lounge Lounge Kitchen Front Exterior Kitchen Garden 2nd Bedroom Bathroom 2nd Bedroom Kitchen 2nd Bedroom Lounge Master Master

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Floor area

61 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£256,550 Jun 2024

Price per m²

£3,770/m²

Local average

£309,235 (-25.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,298 of 33,755)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this charming mid-terrace home, boasting two generously sized double bedrooms and the added convenience of a garage located in a nearby block. Perfect for couples or small families, this cozy residence offers comfortable living in a sought-after location.

Step inside to discover a full width lounge with a large window allowing light to flood in. The well-appointed kitchen/diner provides ample room for culinary endeavors and sets the stage for enjoyable meals with loved ones.

Upstairs, you'll find two spacious double bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.

The garage, conveniently situated in a nearby block, provides secure parking and additional storage space, ensuring both practicality and peace of mind.

Outside, a private garden offers a tranquil outdoor sanctuary, perfect for enjoying sunny day.

Located in a desirable neighborhood, close to amenities and transportation links, this delightful home presents an opportunity to embrace comfortable living with the added convenience of a garage nearby.
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).

If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.

Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.

Listed by

Uckfield

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 145718147

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/04/2024

Current heating cost: £475/year

Potential heating cost: £483/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,520

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • 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

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11526099

Property Details

Street: 4 Furnace Way

Town: UCKFIELD

Postcode: TN22 1XG

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 28/03/2016

Work Completed: 23/02/2016

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 28/06/2024 (1 year ago) £256,550

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
12 BARNETT WAY, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1XH £241,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
11 HOPFIELD GARDENS, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1UU £320,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
12 SYCAMORE COURT, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1TY £300,000 26/08/2022 Terraced
7 IRONSTONE WAY, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1XJ £250,000 12/07/2022 Terraced
1 SYCAMORE COURT, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1TY £290,000 04/07/2022 Terraced
2 SYCAMORE COURT, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1TY £290,000 11/03/2022 Terraced
27 BARNETT WAY, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1XH £285,000 12/11/2021 Terraced
Same street 17 FURNACE WAY, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1XG £262,500 15/10/2021 Terraced
5 IRONSTONE WAY, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1XJ £240,000 23/09/2021 Terraced
26 SYCAMORE COURT, UCKFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 1TY £394,000 30/06/2021 Terraced

Street average: £262,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £290,000 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.6%
10y growth -3.2%

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

1y (index) -1.8%
5y (index) 8%
10y (index) 26%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,134/mo
Realistic £1,260/mo
Optimistic £1,386/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wealden.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for High Weald: £1,072/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Birling Way 0.3 miles
Bus stop Brown's Close 0.3 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.4 miles
Shop Blackstock Local 0.4 miles
Hospital Uckfield Community Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Uckfield 0.6 miles
Train station Buxted 1.5 miles
Hospital Crowborough War Memorial Hospital 5.8 miles
University University of Sussex 6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 24
Anti-social behaviour 21
Public order 10
Burglary 9
Other theft 6
Shoplifting 5
Criminal damage and arson 4
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 85

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
Manor Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 5 Sep 2013
Uckfield College Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024
Harlands Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 May 2015
St Philip's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 12 Jun 2012
Rocks Park Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 11 Nov 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, North Row, TN22 £1,300/mo 2 0.45 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×
Monthly cashflow £239/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.3%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).