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2 bed house for sale Raymond Cottages, Upper Green, SG5

Guide Price

£400,000

Added on 21/10/2026

Type: Terraced
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £498 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band C £2,176 a year

Key features

Chain free
Modernised throughout
Contemporary finish but with period charm
Stunning well-appointed kitchen
Low maintenance garden with pergola
Private parking space
Local village amenities and pubs
Well-regarded primary school

About this property

Nestled in the charming village of Ickleford, this delightful two-bedroom terraced property at Raymond Cottages, Upper Green offers a perfect blend of modern living and period charm. The property has been thoughtfully modernised throughout, ensuring a contemporary finish that does not compromise its character.

Upon entering, you will find an inviting open plan reception area, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The open fireplace adds a touch of warmth and elegance, creating a cosy atmosphere during the cooler months. The well-appointed kitchen is a standout feature, designed to meet the needs of today’s lifestyle while maintaining the cottage's unique appeal.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band C £2,176 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,632
Band B

£1,904
Band C

This home: £2,176
Band D

£2,449
Band E

£2,993
Band F

£3,537
Band G

£4,081
Band H

£4,897

This home is in band C, which costs £2,176 a year in North Hertfordshire for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across North 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. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Property timeline

Listed

October 2026 £400,000

2 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Price guide

37 comparables · within 2.6 miles

Priced around the middle of the 2-bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £400,000 Median £400,000 · £300,000 – £525,000

Per square foot

£498 4% under

2-bed houses nearby £521

Against sold prices

12% over

SG5 sold median £446 / sq ft, 1,090 sales

Compared with 37 2-bed houses for sale within 2.6 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in SG5 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in SG5 →

Location

Raymond Cottages, Upper Green, SG5

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £400,000

£200k £600k

Deposit10% £40,000

£0 £400k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £360,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £80,000 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
Raymond House, Upper Green Detached	Detached	Feb 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£751,000
3, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2022	721 sq ft £492/sq ft	721 sq ft	£492	£355,000
7, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Nov 2021	1,356 sq ft £380/sq ft	1,356 sq ft	£380	£515,000
1, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Oct 2018	710 sq ft £441/sq ft	710 sq ft	£441	£313,000
1, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Mar 2017	710 sq ft £380/sq ft	710 sq ft	£380	£270,000
5, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Dec 2014	635 sq ft £376/sq ft	635 sq ft	£376	£239,000
4, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	May 2011	635 sq ft £353/sq ft	635 sq ft	£353	£224,000
5, Raymond Cottages, Upper Green Terraced	Terraced	Feb 2011	635 sq ft £283/sq ft	635 sq ft	£283	£180,000