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3 bed house for sale Blacksmiths lane, Reed, SG8

POA

£649,000

Added on 25/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £385 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent

Key features

Well Appointed Fitted Kitchen
3 Double Bedrooms (1 Ground Floor)
Living Room with Log Burner
Conservatory
Office/Family Room
Dining Room
2 Bathrooms (1 En-Suite)
Secluded Gardens
Rare Village Location
Chain Free

About this property

Rare Reed, Royston home with recently lapsed planning for a two‑storey rear extensionNestled on one of Reed’s most desirable lanes, Maycroft offers 1686 sq ft of meticulously maintained living space, designed for those seeking both peaceful surroundings and convenience. Upon entering, a welcoming hallway leads to a ground-floor bedroom (4.18m x 3.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,637
Band B

£1,909
Band C

£2,182
Band D

£2,455
Band E

£3,000
Band F

£3,546
Band G

£4,091
Band H

£4,910

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In East Hertfordshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,637 a year in band A to £4,910 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across East Hertfordshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£385 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£415 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£312 / sq ft

£385 / sq ft

£514 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£385 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in SG8 (£312–£514, 10th–90th percentile, 1,064 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,064 homes sold in SG8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SG8 →

Location

Blacksmiths lane, Reed, SG8

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £649,000

£324k £974k

Deposit10% £65,000

£0 £649k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £584,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £130,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
3, Hobbs Hayes, Blacksmiths Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Oct 2022	969 sq ft £403/sq ft	969 sq ft	£403	£390,000
New House, Blacksmiths Lane Detached	Detached	May 2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	£480,000
5, Hobbs Hayes, Blacksmiths Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	May 2010	1,313 sq ft £236/sq ft	1,313 sq ft	£236	£310,000
New House, Blacksmiths Lane Detached	Detached	Oct 2008	n/a	n/a	n/a	£375,000