Fern Cottage Dark Lane, Rock, Kidderminster, DY14 9YN is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,056 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 £772,262 , which equates to approximately £376 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Oct 2017 for £585,000. Since then, the value has increased by £187,262, representing a 32.0% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £772,262 is:

  • 25.1% higher than the average property price on Dark Lane
  • 16.6% higher than the average in the DY14 9YN postcode area
  • and 197.2% higher than the average price for Kidderminster as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 14 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2056 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£772,262
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£376
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Fern Cottage Dark Lane, Rock, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, Worcestershire, DY14 9YN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Mar 2025.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. 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 12 Feb 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 32.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with external insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
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
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£772,262
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
13 Oct 2017
£585,000
Leasehold
+267.9 %
28 Jul 1995
£159,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Brook Lodge Dark Lane, Rock, Kidderminster, DY14 9YN
rooms: 7
size: 2185 sq ft
sale price: £427,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2006
Moonrakers Dark Lane, Rock, Kidderminster, DY14 9YN
rooms: 9
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £409,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2006

Data Sources

The property at Fern Cottage Dark Lane, Rock, Kidderminster, DY14 9YN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Oct 2017. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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