23, Somerhill Lodge Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RU is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,690 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £980,533 , which equates to approximately £580 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2018 for £875,000. Since then, the value has increased by £105,533, representing a 12.1% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £980,533 is:

  • 147.3% higher than the average property price on Somerhill Road
  • 170.3% higher than the average in the BN3 1RU postcode area
  • and 87.0% higher than the average price for Hove 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 21 May 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Maisonette
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1690 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£980,533
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£580
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

23, Somerhill Lodge Somerhill Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove, BN3 1RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 May 2018.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jul 2017, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN3 1RU

1 st / 15
Price Rank
170% higher than average
1 st / 13
Size Rank
133% bigger than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN3 1RU , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 1st out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£980,533
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
31 Aug 2018
£875,000
Leasehold
+21.5 %
7 Sep 2016
£720,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £278,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 19 May 2017
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2017
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2014
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 23, Somerhill Lodge Somerhill Road, Hove, BN3 1RU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 May 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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