4 Grotto Gardens, Margate, CT9 2BX is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £257,116 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2018 for £212,500. Since then, the value has increased by £44,616, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,116 is:

  • 8.4% higher than the average property price on Grotto Gardens
  • 1.5% higher than the average in the CT9 2BX postcode area
  • and 5.7% lower than the average price for Margate 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 2 July 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,116
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Grotto Gardens, Margate, Thanet, Kent, CT9 2BX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 2012.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2010, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 268.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT9 2BX

14 th / 27
Price Rank
1% higher than average
8 th / 25
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
21 st / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT9 2BX , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 25 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 8th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,116
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
30 Nov 2018
£212,500
Leasehold
+133.5 %
3 Dec 2010
£91,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £402,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2023
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 6 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 4 Grotto Gardens, Margate, CT9 2BX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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