2 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BN is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £644,840 , which equates to approximately £571 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Oct 2015 for £475,000. Since then, the value has increased by £169,840, representing a 35.8% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £644,840 is:

  • 7.2% higher than the average property price on Merley Drive
  • 0.3% higher than the average in the BH23 5BN postcode area
  • and 43.2% higher than the average price for Christchurch as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in BH23 5BN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£644,840
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£571
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2015.

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 14 Feb 2015. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 15.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BH23 5BN

5 th / 25
Price Rank
0% same as average
14 th / 20
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 5BN , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£644,840
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
22 Oct 2015
£475,000
Leasehold
+5.6 %
3 Jun 2015
£450,000
Leasehold
+81.8 %
16 Jan 2001
£247,500
Leasehold
+40.6 %
3 Oct 2000
£176,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £685,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 983 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 2 Merley Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5BN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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