Chestnut Cottage Merritts Hill, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4HD is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,281 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £359,510 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2020 for £290,000. Since then, the value has increased by £69,510, representing a 24.0% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £359,510 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Merritts Hill
  • 5.5% higher than the average in the TR16 4HD postcode area
  • and 48.3% higher than the average price for Redruth 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 26 July 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£359,510
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Chestnut Cottage Merritts Hill, Illogan, Redruth, Kerrier, Cornwall, TR16 4HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jul 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 12 Mar 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TR16 4HD

9 th / 20
Price Rank
6% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
7 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in TR16 4HD , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 15 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£359,510
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
7 Aug 2020
£290,000
Leasehold
+20.8 %
23 Nov 2012
£240,000
Leasehold
+245.3 %
30 Aug 1996
£69,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £467,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £399,950
sale date: 26 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1207 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 21 Feb 2011

Data Sources

The property at Chestnut Cottage Merritts Hill, Illogan, Redruth, TR16 4HD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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