4 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RN is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £417,083 , which equates to approximately £538 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Aug 2013 for £242,500. Since then, the value has increased by £174,583, representing a 72.0% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £417,083 is:

  • 3.9% higher than the average property price on Lawns Close
  • 1.4% lower than the average in the CO5 8RN postcode area
  • and 29.5% 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 27 November 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£417,083
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£538
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Aug 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Sale History

Today
£417,083
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
1 Aug 2013
£242,500
Leasehold
+51.6 %
26 Sep 2012
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

6 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RN
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2019
2 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RN
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £352,750
sale date: 25 May 2018
1 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RN
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 9 Feb 1998

Data Sources

The property at 4 Lawns Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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