56 Hitchen, Merriott, TA16 5QZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £320,063 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Feb 2022 for £294,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,063, representing a 8.9% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,063 is:

  • 33.0% higher than the average property price on Hitchen
  • 36.2% higher than the average in the TA16 5QZ postcode area
  • and 6.2% lower than the average price for Merriott 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 7 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£320,063
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Hitchen, Merriott, South Somerset, Somerset, TA16 5QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2019.

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 26 Jun 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31%.

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, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to TA16 5QZ

1 st / 18
Price Rank
36% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TA16 5QZ , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£320,063
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
18 Feb 2022
£294,000
Leasehold
+21 %
16 May 2019
£243,000
Leasehold
+38.1 %
14 Oct 2015
£176,000
Leasehold
+107.1 %
26 Jul 2001
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 910 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1140 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2009
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £47,000
sale date: 20 Oct 1995

Data Sources

The property at 56 Hitchen, Merriott, TA16 5QZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Feb 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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