Bancroft Farmhouse, Cottered, Buntingford, SG9 9QE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 3,003 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 £1,485,765 , which equates to approximately £495 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2011 for £815,000. Since then, the value has increased by £670,765, representing a 82.3% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,485,765 is:

  • 66.0% higher than the average in the SG9 9QE postcode area
  • and 196.1% higher than the average price for Buntingford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
3003 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,485,765
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£495
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Bancroft Farmhouse, Cottered, Buntingford, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG9 9QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 2026.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Aug 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 49% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Average
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Sale History

Today
£1,485,765
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
27 Jul 2011
£815,000
Freehold
+340.5 %
24 Nov 2005
£185,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 11
size: 3875 sq ft
sale price: £2,050,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2025
rooms:
size: 1965 sq ft
sale price: £777,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2020
rooms: 6
size: 2648 sq ft
sale price: £567,500
sale date: 12 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at Bancroft Farmhouse, Cottered, Buntingford, SG9 9QE appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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