8 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £744,196 , which equates to approximately £571 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2015 for £545,000. Since then, the value has increased by £199,196, representing a 36.5% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £744,196 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Bute Drive
  • 1.5% lower than the average in the BH23 5LE postcode area
  • and 65.2% higher than the average price for Christchurch 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 1 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£744,196
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£571
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jul 2015.

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 18 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
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
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to BH23 5LE

10 th / 20
Price Rank
2% lower than average
11 th / 15
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
4 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BH23 5LE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 10th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 15 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 11th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£744,196
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
15 Sep 2015
£545,000
Leasehold
+50.1 %
6 Dec 2013
£363,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1320 sq ft
sale price: £356,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2011
rooms: 4
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £158,600
sale date: 18 Jun 1999

Data Sources

The property at 8 Bute Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5LE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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