8 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,486 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £766,917 , which equates to approximately £308 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Dec 2008 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £366,917, representing a 91.7% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £766,917 is:

  • 44.3% higher than the average property price on Cottage Lane
  • 59.0% higher than the average in the LE9 9GF postcode area
  • and 142.2% higher than the average price for Leicester 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 17 June 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2486 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£766,917
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£308
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE9 9GF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jun 2016.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Apr 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LE9 9GF

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
59% higher than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
93% bigger than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LE9 9GF , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 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 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£766,917
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
2 Dec 2008
£400,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

5 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF
rooms: 7
size: 1755 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2006
13 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2018
17 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF
rooms: 5
size: 836 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2018
20 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2011
21 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GF
rooms: 6
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £244,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Cottage Lane, Desford, Leicester, Hinckley And Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE9 9GF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Dec 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jun 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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