20 Blacksmith Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4GB is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,916 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 £904,592 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Feb 2023 for £870,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,592, representing a 4.0% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £904,592 is:

  • 14.4% higher than the average property price on Blacksmith Close
  • 21.4% higher than the average in the CM23 4GB postcode area
  • and 71.9% higher than the average price for Bishop'S Stortford 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 6 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1916 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£904,592
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Blacksmith Close, Bishop's Stortford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, CM23 4GB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2021.

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 9 Mar 2010. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 85% 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, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM23 4GB

4 th / 29
Price Rank
21% higher than average
4 th / 18
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
11 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM23 4GB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£904,592
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
21 Feb 2023
£870,000
Leasehold
+262.5 %
8 Dec 1998
£240,000
Leasehold
+33.4 %
20 Sep 1997
£179,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 21 May 2008
rooms: 8
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £207,230
sale date: 17 Oct 1997
rooms: 9
size: 2056 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 29 Sep 1997
rooms: 9
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £146,950
sale date: 27 Jun 1997

Data Sources

The property at 20 Blacksmith Close, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4GB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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