Birchwood Cottage Sandy Lane, Verwood, BH31 6BZ is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,604 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 £586,394 , which equates to approximately £366 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Mar 2019 for £478,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,394, representing a 22.7% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £586,394 is:

  • 47.8% higher than the average property price on Sandy Lane
  • 36.1% higher than the average in the BH31 6BZ postcode area
  • and 30.5% higher than the average price for Verwood 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 January 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1604 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£586,394
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£366
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Birchwood Cottage Sandy Lane, Verwood, East Dorset, Dorset, BH31 6BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jan 2019.

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 4 Dec 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 50%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cob, as built
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to BH31 6BZ

4 th / 15
Price Rank
36% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
76% bigger than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BH31 6BZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£586,394
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
21 Mar 2019
£478,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 9 Apr 2003

Data Sources

The property at Birchwood Cottage Sandy Lane, Verwood, East Dorset, Dorset, BH31 6BZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Mar 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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