Forge Cottage Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5EF is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,991 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 £899,902 , which equates to approximately £452 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2014 for £635,000. Since then, the value has increased by £264,902, representing a 41.7% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £899,902 is:

  • 6.7% higher than the average property price on Spithurst Road
  • 28.5% higher than the average in the BN8 5EF postcode area
  • and 65.2% higher than the average price for Lewes 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 5 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1991 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£899,902
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£452
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Forge Cottage Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2014.

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 partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 May 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to BN8 5EF

4 th / 15
Price Rank
29% higher than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
39% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN8 5EF , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£899,902
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
12 Aug 2014
£635,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
21 Dec 2010
£470,000
Leasehold
-16.4 %
1 May 2008
£562,000
Leasehold
+81.3 %
9 Jul 2002
£310,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2142 sq ft
sale price: £1,130,000
sale date: 17 May 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £950,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £875,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2019
rooms: 7
size: 2185 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2017

Data Sources

The property at Forge Cottage Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5EF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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