Amber Cottage Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UW is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 980 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 £529,891 , which equates to approximately £541 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 2023 for £487,500. Since then, the value has increased by £42,391, representing a 8.7% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £529,891 is:

  • 29.5% lower than the average property price on Alchester Road
  • 41.9% lower than the average in the OX26 1UW postcode area
  • and 32.4% 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 12 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£529,891
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£541
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Amber Cottage Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2020.

This property uses an LPG-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 19 Jul 2019, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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, LPG
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to OX26 1UW

10 th / 13
Price Rank
42% lower than average
8 th / 10
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in OX26 1UW , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 8th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£529,891
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
3 Nov 2023
£487,500
Leasehold
+25 %
15 Jul 2020
£390,000
Leasehold
+95 %
1 Oct 2003
£200,000
Leasehold
+30.3 %
29 Jun 2001
£153,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 843 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 19 May 1998
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 27 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at Amber Cottage Alchester Road, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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