1 Forton Road, Chard, TA20 2HJ is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,390 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £599,388 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jun 2001 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £399,388, representing a 199.7% increase, or approximately 8.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £599,388 is:

  • 70.2% higher than the average property price on Forton Road
  • 58.2% higher than the average in the TA20 2HJ postcode area
  • and 118.1% higher than the average price for Chard as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 31 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2390 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£599,388
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Forton Road, Chard, South Somerset, Somerset, TA20 2HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2014.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Mar 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to TA20 2HJ

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
58% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
68% bigger than average
6 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TA20 2HJ , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£599,388
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+200 %
22 Jun 2001
£200,000
Leasehold
+53.8 %
15 Nov 1995
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2368 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2011

Data Sources

The property at 1 Forton Road, Chard, TA20 2HJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jun 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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