5 Larkfield Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PX is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,625 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £593,215 , which equates to approximately £365 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Oct 2024 for £570,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,215, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £593,215 is:

  • 81.7% higher than the average property price on Larkfield Road
  • 83.4% higher than the average in the CO7 8PX postcode area
  • and 84.3% 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 23 September 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1625 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£593,215
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£365
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Larkfield Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 8PX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Sep 2022.

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 11 Jul 2018, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 94.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CO7 8PX

1 st / 34
Price Rank
83% higher than average
1 st / 23
Size Rank
73% bigger than average
13 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 8PX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 23 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£593,215
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
7 Oct 2024
£570,000
Leasehold
+128 %
19 Nov 2019
£250,000
Leasehold
+257.1 %
7 May 1999
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1694 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 11 Feb 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2000

Data Sources

The property at 5 Larkfield Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8PX appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Sep 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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