42 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,109 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 £398,407 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2015 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £123,407, representing a 44.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £398,407 is:

  • 21.9% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 17.7% lower than the average in the SG19 2UN postcode area
  • and 10.7% higher than the average price for Sandy as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 September 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£398,407
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Merlin Drive, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, SG19 2UN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Sep 2014.

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 23 May 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SG19 2UN

60 th / 85
Price Rank
18% lower than average
32 nd / 56
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
32 nd / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SG19 2UN , this house's estimated value ranks 60th out of 85. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th out of 56 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 32th out of 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£398,407
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
30 Oct 2015
£275,000
Leasehold
+19.6 %
1 Sep 2014
£230,000
Leasehold
+132.3 %
11 Aug 1999
£99,000
Leasehold
-2 %
19 Jun 1998
£101,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £399,995
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £399,950
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 26 May 2023

Data Sources

The property at 42 Merlin Drive, Sandy, SG19 2UN appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Sep 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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