1 Fontmell Close, St Albans, AL3 5HU is a freehold detached property built in 2023. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,646,674 , which equates to approximately £2,013 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 2023 for £1,550,000. Since then, the value has increased by £96,674, representing a 6.2% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,646,674 is:

  • 142.5% higher than the average property price on Fontmell Close
  • 115.9% higher than the average in the AL3 5HU postcode area
  • and 139.3% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
2023
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,646,674
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£2,013
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Fontmell Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Sep 2024.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and underfloor heating. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Aug 2024, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the heating system type remained the same (air source heat pump, underfloor, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to average thermal transmittance 0.15 w/m-¦k, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to average thermal transmittance 0.18 w/m-¦k, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excelent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Very Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Excelent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to AL3 5HU

1 st / 24
Price Rank
116% higher than average
16 th / 18
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
1 st / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
171% higher than average

Compared to other properties in AL3 5HU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 18 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 16th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,646,674
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
30 May 2023
£1,550,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

11 Fontmell Close, St Albans, AL3 5HU
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £790,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2022
46 Fontmell Close, St Albans, AL3 5HU
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2001

Data Sources

The property at 1 Fontmell Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 May 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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