1 Bower Grove, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8GJ is a freehold detached property built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 1,464 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £467,347 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Oct 2016 for £381,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,347, representing a 22.7% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £467,347 is:

  • 11.8% lower than the average property price on Bower Grove
  • 11.3% lower than the average in the CO5 8GJ postcode area
  • and 45.2% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 June 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CO5 8GJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
1464 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£467,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Bower Grove, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8GJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 May 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m2k to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.34 w/m2k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8GJ

7 th / 10
Price Rank
11% lower than average
2 nd / 10
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
10 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8GJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£467,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
14 Oct 2016
£381,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

8 Bower Grove, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8GJ
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2021
6 Bower Grove, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8GJ
rooms: 7
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 1 Bower Grove, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8GJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 14 Oct 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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