Highfield Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, Chester, CH3 8AR is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 5,931 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 £1,234,508 , which equates to approximately £208 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Dec 2009 for £740,000. Since then, the value has increased by £494,508, representing a 66.8% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,234,508 is:

  • 66.6% higher than the average property price on Smithy Lane
  • 73.7% higher than the average in the CH3 8AR postcode area
  • and 274.5% higher than the average price for Chester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 27 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
5931 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,234,508
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£208
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Highfield Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Jul 2015.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler or circulator, but the cylinder is not fitted with a thermostat. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Sep 2014, when the property was rated F. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 51.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH3 8AR

3 rd / 31
Price Rank
74% higher than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
189% bigger than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CH3 8AR , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 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 1st out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,234,508
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
3 Dec 2009
£740,000
Leasehold
+9.6 %
11 Aug 2006
£675,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 2906 sq ft
sale price: £762,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2024
rooms: 10
size: 4284 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 27 Apr 1998
rooms: 7
size: 1250 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2011
rooms: 11
size: 4123 sq ft
sale price: £760,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at Highfield Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, Chester, CH3 8AR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Dec 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Jul 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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