26 Watcombe Road, Watlington, OX49 5QJ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,249 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 £801,429 , which equates to approximately £642 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Aug 2017 for £660,000. Since then, the value has increased by £141,429, representing a 21.4% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £801,429 is:

  • 3.5% higher than the average property price on Watcombe Road
  • 5.0% lower than the average in the OX49 5QJ postcode area
  • and 41.9% higher than the average price for Watlington 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 11 April 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£801,429
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£642
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Watcombe Road, Watlington, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, OX49 5QJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2017.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jan 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 31.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), ceiling insulated to roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX49 5QJ

4 th / 18
Price Rank
5% lower than average
5 th / 10
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX49 5QJ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 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 5th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£801,429
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
31 Aug 2017
£660,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
14 Apr 2005
£475,000
Leasehold
+47.3 %
4 Dec 2001
£322,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at 26 Watcombe Road, Watlington, OX49 5QJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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