8 Samsons Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0RP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,421 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 £387,841 , which equates to approximately £273 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2016 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £112,841, representing a 41.0% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £387,841 is:

  • 34.8% higher than the average property price on Samsons Close
  • 35.9% higher than the average in the CO7 0RP postcode area
  • and 20.5% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 23 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£387,841
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£273
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Samsons Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0RP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Mar 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 May 2013, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 38.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO7 0RP

1 st / 10
Price Rank
36% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
50% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0RP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£387,841
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
30 Sep 2016
£275,000
Leasehold
+83.3 %
23 Aug 2013
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2015
rooms: 7
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2011
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2013
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £159,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2006

Data Sources

The property at 8 Samsons Close, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0RP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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