53 Garden Farm, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DZ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £360,969 , which equates to approximately £339 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 2019 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,969, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £360,969 is:

  • 4.1% higher than the average property price on Garden Farm
  • 0.3% lower than the average in the CO5 8DZ postcode area
  • and 12.1% 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 28 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£360,969
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£339
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Garden Farm, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8DZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Feb 2017.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 27 Jun 2011. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO5 8DZ

5 th / 14
Price Rank
0% same as average
4 th / 9
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
6 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO5 8DZ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 9 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 4th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£360,969
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
12 Feb 2019
£315,000
Leasehold
+52.9 %
30 Jan 2014
£206,000
Leasehold
-14.2 %
14 Dec 2007
£240,000
Leasehold
+228.8 %
30 Jun 2006
£73,000
Leasehold
-33.6 %
26 Sep 2000
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £347,500
sale date: 24 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 1110 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 30 Sep 1999

Data Sources

The property at 53 Garden Farm, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DZ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Feb 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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