7 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DE is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,604 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 £530,892 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2015 for £395,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,892, representing a 34.4% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £530,892 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Close
  • 2.9% lower than the average in the OX26 5DE postcode area
  • and 32.7% higher than the average price for Bicester 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 13 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1604 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£530,892
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 5DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2015.

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 26 Sep 2013, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to OX26 5DE

4 th / 13
Price Rank
3% lower than average
1 st / 10
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 5DE , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 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 1st out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£530,892
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
7 Aug 2015
£395,000
Leasehold
+2.6 %
26 Jun 2015
£385,000
Leasehold
+14.9 %
25 Mar 2008
£335,000
Leasehold
+67.5 %
17 Aug 2001
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £420,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2017
rooms: 9
size: 1504 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £645,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 2 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 7 Chestnut Close, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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