4 The Orchard, Lightwater, GU18 5YS is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 947 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 £525,055 , which equates to approximately £554 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Oct 2015 for £421,000. Since then, the value has increased by £104,055, representing a 24.7% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £525,055 is:

  • 62.4% higher than the average property price on The Orchard
  • 60.0% higher than the average in the GU18 5YS postcode area
  • and 7.0% lower than the average price for Lightwater 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 26 November 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£525,055
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£554
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 The Orchard, Lightwater, Surrey Heath, Surrey, GU18 5YS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2010.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Nov 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

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 single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to 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
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to GU18 5YS

4 th / 42
Price Rank
60% higher than average
3 rd / 37
Size Rank
67% bigger than average
11 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in GU18 5YS , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 37 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 3rd out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£525,055
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
9 Oct 2015
£421,000
Leasehold
+20.3 %
31 Dec 2009
£350,000
Leasehold
+96.6 %
9 Jun 1999
£178,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 952 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2019

Data Sources

The property at 4 The Orchard, Lightwater, GU18 5YS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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