15 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NG is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 3,229 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 £1,211,380 , which equates to approximately £375 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2023 for £1,200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,380, representing a 0.9% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,211,380 is:

  • 117.3% higher than the average property price on Firs Chase
  • 129.4% higher than the average in the CO5 8NG postcode area
  • and 276.3% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 1 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
3229 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,211,380
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£375
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2019.

Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Feb 2017, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 100%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to air source heat pump, radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, with additional insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, with additional insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO5 8NG

1 st / 25
Price Rank
129% higher than average
1 st / 18
Size Rank
151% bigger than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8NG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,211,380
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
21 Nov 2023
£1,200,000
Leasehold
+12.1 %
29 Mar 2021
£1,070,000
Leasehold
+114 %
30 Jun 2014
£500,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1819 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2015
rooms: 8
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £607,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2024
rooms:
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 23 May 2017

Data Sources

The property at 15 Firs Chase, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8NG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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