1 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF is a freehold detached property built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 2,680 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 £889,432 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Nov 2009 for £450,000. Since then, the value has increased by £439,432, representing a 97.7% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £889,432 is:

  • 45.5% lower than the average property price on Malbec Close
  • 45.5% lower than the average in the AL5 4FF postcode area
  • and 4.6% lower than the average price for Harpenden as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
2680 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£889,432
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Malbec Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4FF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 May 2025.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Jun 2010, when the property was rated B. Since then, the rating has improved to A, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.17 w/m?k to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.29 w/m?k to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£889,432
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+98 %
13 Nov 2009
£450,000
Freehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

2 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF
rooms: 7
size: 2863 sq ft
sale price: £2,030,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
3 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF
rooms:
size: 2176 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2010
4 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF
rooms:
size: 2176 sq ft
sale price: £950,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2010
6 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF
rooms:
size: 2857 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2009
7 Malbec Close, Harpenden, AL5 4FF
rooms:
size: 2857 sq ft
sale price: £1,350,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2010

Data Sources

The property at 1 Malbec Close, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL5 4FF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 13 Nov 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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