56 Orchard Valley, Hythe, CT21 4EA is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 883 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 £508,209 , which equates to approximately £576 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Nov 2019 for £427,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,209, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £508,209 is:

  • 13.2% higher than the average property price on Orchard Valley
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the CT21 4EA postcode area
  • and 5.9% higher than the average price for Hythe 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 December 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£508,209
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£576
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Orchard Valley, Hythe, Folkestone And Hythe, Kent, CT21 4EA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Dec 2018.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Jul 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from average to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 0 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT21 4EA

8 th / 25
Price Rank
11% higher than average
17 th / 19
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT21 4EA , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 17th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£508,209
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
15 Nov 2019
£427,000
Leasehold
+40 %
8 Mar 2018
£305,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £555,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2022
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at 56 Orchard Valley, Hythe, CT21 4EA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Nov 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Dec 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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