17 The Gardens, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HD is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,647 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 £744,846 , which equates to approximately £452 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Oct 2024 for £695,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,846, representing a 7.2% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £744,846 is:

  • 52.8% higher than the average property price on The Gardens
  • 41.3% higher than the average in the SG5 4HD postcode area
  • and 59.1% higher than the average price for Hitchin as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 25 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1647 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£744,846
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£452
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 The Gardens, Stotfold, Hitchin, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG5 4HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Jan 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 20 Jul 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SG5 4HD

2 nd / 18
Price Rank
41% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
51% bigger than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 4HD , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 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 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£744,846
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
25 Oct 2024
£695,000
Leasehold
+33.7 %
12 Oct 2016
£520,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £470,031
sale date: 6 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 17 The Gardens, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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