Gale Cottage Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17 7DE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 2,260 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 £869,500 , which equates to approximately £385 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Feb 2006 for £470,000. Since then, the value has increased by £399,500, representing a 85.0% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £869,500 is:

  • 6.4% higher than the average property price on Lewes Road
  • 19.8% lower than the average in the RH17 7DE postcode area
  • and 51.6% higher than the average price for Haywards Heath 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 20 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
2260 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£869,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£385
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Gale Cottage Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Wealden, East Sussex, RH17 7DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jul 2023.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 22 Apr 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 89% 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
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RH17 7DE

5 th / 12
Price Rank
20% lower than average
2 nd / 7
Size Rank
62% bigger than average
6 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
50% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RH17 7DE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 7 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 2nd out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£869,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+85 %
22 Feb 2006
£470,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 2293 sq ft
sale price: £490,000
sale date: 23 May 2003

Data Sources

The property at Gale Cottage Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Wealden, East Sussex, RH17 7DE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Feb 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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