26 Austral Way, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UP is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £373,486 , which equates to approximately £358 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Sep 2016 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,486, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £373,486 is:

  • 4.5% lower than the average property price on Austral Way
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the CM3 6UP postcode area
  • and 14.3% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 23 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£373,486
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£358
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Austral Way, Althorne, Chelmsford, Maldon, Essex, CM3 6UP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2023.

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 6 Feb 2013, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 72.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CM3 6UP

5 th / 26
Price Rank
3% lower than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
13 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 6UP , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 15 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 1st out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£373,486
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
22 Sep 2016
£295,000
Leasehold
+18 %
3 Nov 2011
£250,000
Leasehold
0 %
9 Aug 2010
£249,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £241,500
sale date: 22 Sep 2015
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £249,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 927 sq ft
sale price: £222,500
sale date: 17 Jan 2011
rooms: 4
size: 988 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2009

Data Sources

The property at 26 Austral Way, Althorne, Chelmsford, CM3 6UP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Sep 2016. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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