Hill Cottage Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5BU is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,777 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 £1,107,552 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Mar 2021 for £985,000. Since then, the value has increased by £122,552, representing a 12.4% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,107,552 is:

  • 19.5% higher than the average property price on Chapel Lane
  • 25.1% higher than the average in the RH18 5BU postcode area
  • and 70.9% higher than the average price for Forest Row 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 20 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2777 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,107,552
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Hill Cottage Chapel Lane, Forest Row, Wealden, East Sussex, RH18 5BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 2018.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 26 Feb 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RH18 5BU

6 th / 17
Price Rank
25% higher than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
54% bigger than average
13 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RH18 5BU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th 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 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,107,552
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
4 Mar 2021
£985,000
Leasehold
+51.5 %
8 Jan 2010
£650,000
Leasehold
-3.7 %
29 Jun 2007
£675,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Pickeridge Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5BU
rooms: 12
size: 3143 sq ft
sale price: £950,000
sale date: 12 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at Hill Cottage Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5BU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Mar 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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