Firtree Cottage Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,585 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 £449,823 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Dec 2003 for £217,000. Since then, the value has increased by £232,823, representing a 107.3% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £449,823 is:

  • 9.2% higher than the average property price on Bridewell Lane
  • 8.4% higher than the average in the IP22 1DS postcode area
  • and 48.9% higher than the average price for Diss 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 18 April 2011, 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
1585 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£449,823
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Firtree Cottage Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP22 1DS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Apr 2011.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP22 1DS

12 th / 23
Price Rank
8% higher than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
12 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP22 1DS , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£449,823
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+107 %
4 Dec 2003
£217,000
Leasehold
+193.2 %
13 Sep 1996
£74,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

1, Bridewell Court Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2025
The Chestnuts Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS
rooms: 6
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2023
Finnabair Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS
rooms: 7
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2022
The Haywood Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS
rooms: 7
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
4, Bridewell Court Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS
rooms: 5
size: 925 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 17 Jul 2020

Data Sources

The property at Firtree Cottage Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Dec 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Apr 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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