20 Owls Retreat, Colchester, CO4 3FE is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £426,618 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2018 for £366,500. Since then, the value has increased by £60,118, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £426,618 is:

  • 3.4% lower than the average property price on Owls Retreat
  • 1.1% higher than the average in the CO4 3FE postcode area
  • and 32.5% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 9 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£426,618
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Owls Retreat, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 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 31 Mar 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO4 3FE

7 th / 12
Price Rank
1% higher than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO4 3FE , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£426,618
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
27 Jul 2018
£366,500
Leasehold
+46.6 %
31 Jul 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+89.4 %
25 Jul 2000
£132,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £337,500
sale date: 13 Jan 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1299 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2007

Data Sources

The property at 20 Owls Retreat, Colchester, CO4 3FE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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