Hill Cottage Colam Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4SY is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 3,444 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 £1,305,242 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Apr 2022 for £1,250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,242, representing a 4.4% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,305,242 is:

  • 10.0% lower than the average property price on Colam Lane
  • 5.9% lower than the average in the CM3 4SY postcode area
  • and 199.5% higher than the average price for Chelmsford 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 2 April 2025, 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
3444 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,305,242
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Hill Cottage Colam Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Apr 2025.

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 partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, with additional insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from some secondary glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Good
Walls
Timber frame, with additional insulation
Good
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM3 4SY

7 th / 14
Price Rank
6% lower than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
5 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 4SY , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,305,242
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
26 Apr 2022
£1,250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 10
size: 3498 sq ft
sale price: £1,800,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2021
rooms: 9
size: 3434 sq ft
sale price: £840,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2019
rooms: 10
size: 3681 sq ft
sale price: £975,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at Hill Cottage Colam Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4SY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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