1 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,550 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 £670,711 , which equates to approximately £433 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2024 for £635,000. Since then, the value has increased by £35,711, representing a 5.6% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £670,711 is:

  • 42.3% higher than the average property price on Merlin Close
  • 36.5% higher than the average in the SO32 1LY postcode area
  • and 26.5% higher than the average price for Southampton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 16 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SO32 1LY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£670,711
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£433
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO32 1LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 May 2024.

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 21 May 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
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 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SO32 1LY

1 st / 11
Price Rank
36% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
32% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SO32 1LY , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 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 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£670,711
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
12 Aug 2024
£635,000
Leasehold
+44.3 %
26 Jun 2015
£440,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

9 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
11 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2008
15 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY
rooms: 7
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2020
17 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY
rooms: 7
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 30 May 1997
19 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY
rooms: 6
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 2 May 2025

Data Sources

The property at 1 Merlin Close, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1LY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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