5 bedroom semi detached house for sale

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this rarely available five-bedroom semi-detached home occupies a sought-after cul-de-sac position in Jacobs Close, Potton.

Exceptionally spacious and versatile, the property is ideally suited to multi-generational living and is conveniently located for well-regarded schooling, including Comberton Secondary, as well as local amenities and transport links.

The accommodation is well arranged, comprising an entrance porch leading into a welcoming hallway, with a large study suitable to house two desks and cloakroom positioned to the front. The impressive L-shaped living/dining room features a multi-fuel burner, air conditioning unit and double doors through to the kitchen, allowing for either open-plan or more traditional separation. French doors open into a substantial conservatory, currently utilised as a snug and gym, with direct access to the rear garden. A further reception/playroom with air conditioning adjoins the living/dining room and provides access to both the garden and the integral garage. A secondary staircase rises to two generous double bedrooms, served by a recently refitted Jack and Jill bathroom, with underfloor heating to one room.

From the main staircase, the first floor offers a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite four-piece bathroom, a further double bedroom, a well-proportioned single bedroom with storage, and a refitted family bathroom.

The integral garage is larger than average, fitted with an electric door and benefitting from a sink, utility provisions and battery storage for the solar panel system.

Externally, the west-facing rear garden is designed for ease of maintenance, featuring a patio seating area, lawn and established borders, with open aspects over neighbouring fields. To the front, a block-paved driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and includes an EV charging point.

The property further benefits from an efficient solar panel system, resulting in minimal running costs, with the current owners advising negligible electricity bills during the spring and summer months.

Potton itself offers a range of independent shops, eateries and local amenities, along with a strong community atmosphere and regular events. Mainline rail services into London are available from nearby Biggleswade (approximately 4.8 miles) and Sandy (approximately 3.3 miles).


SUSTAINABILITY & HOME RUNNING COST REPORT

Property: Jacobs Close, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2SG
Energy Profile: Zero-Gas / All-Electric / Advanced Eco-Generation & Micro-Storage


This property operates as a highly optimized, fully future-proofed eco-home. By pairing an upgraded 5.0 kW Solar Array with a premium 18.64 kWh Fox ESS Battery Storage system, the home delivers exceptional energy independence.
Operating on a smart EV tariff (Intelligent Octopus Go), the property easily absorbs the extreme energy demands of an all-electric lifestyle (heating, hot water, air conditioning, and powering an electric vehicle driving 25,000 miles/year) for a fraction of standard grid costs.

Time to change to EV? Diesel/petrol costs a traditional homeowner over £4,000 a year ("25k miles) at best.
At Jacobs Close, that drops to £250 a year (approx. £20 a month). This creates a net household saving of ~£3,750 every single year just on travelling.

Total True Cost of Living (Energy + Vehicle Fuel): ~£1,606 per year
Total Annual Savings vs. Standard Home: ~£5,108 saved every year


Technical Specifications of the Property:

18.64 kWh Garage Battery Storage System
Hardware: 4x Fox ESS Energy Cube ECS4800 high-voltage modules configured in series.
Capacity Details: Features a massive 18.64 kWh total capacity with a 90% Depth of Discharge (DoD).
Operational Benefit: This enormous capacity allows the house to "load-shift". During darker winter months, the batteries can be fully force-charged from the grid overnight at the ultra-cheap 3.5p rate, completely bypassing the expensive 24.37p daytime peak rate to power the entire home for free during the day.
3.68 kW Generation Set Up with Official G98 Grid Approval
Hardware: High-efficiency 5.0 kW Solar PV Array matched with a synchronized hybrid inverter system.
Regulatory Compliance: Full G98 Network Approval has been formally granted and commissioned by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).
Operational Benefit: This property is officially certified to export surplus generation back to the grid. This unlocks maximum earnings from export tariffs, as evidenced by a £66.67 credit paid back to the owner in a single monthly bill.

Overall:

Incredibly Low Running Costs: An all-electric, gas-free property with a total energy and transport footprint of just £134 a month—even while running high-mileage electric vehicle for commuting.
Upgraded Eco-Infrastructure: Premium 18.64 kWh Fox ESS Battery Storage asset conveys with the sale, allowing complete control over when you purchase and use power> Load Shift buying at 3.5p per kWh.
DNO G98 Approved: Fully engineered and legally signed off for advanced grid export capabilities, unlocking smart energy incentives.
Seasonal Climate Control: Seamless Air Conditioning (A/C) for summer comfort that costs £0 to run, as it is powered entirely by excess midday solar generation.
Dual-Fuel Warmth: High-efficiency electric systems combined with an ambient feature wood burner keep winter bills completely optimized.


Property Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council
Council Tax Band: E
EPC: C (76)

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