1 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £525,837 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Oct 2021 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,837, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £525,837 is:

  • 1.1% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Close
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the OX26 5DE postcode area
  • and 31.4% higher than the average price for Bicester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£525,837
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 5DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jan 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Jun 2021, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 61.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, standard tariff, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff, plus solar
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 5DE

8 th / 13
Price Rank
4% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 5DE , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£525,837
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
22 Oct 2021
£450,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1156 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2009
rooms: 7
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2005

Data Sources

The property at 1 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 5DE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Oct 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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