Ivy Cottage Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £246,537 , which equates to approximately £449 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 May 2024 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,537, representing a 4.9% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,537 is:

  • 21.9% lower than the average property price on Old School Lane
  • 28.2% lower than the average in the CO7 7AQ postcode area
  • and 23.4% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 23 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,537
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£449
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Ivy Cottage Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 7AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Nov 2023.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Jul 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.8%.

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).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% 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, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CO7 7AQ

12 th / 13
Price Rank
28% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 7AQ , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,537
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
17 May 2024
£235,000
Leasehold
+62.1 %
27 Feb 2015
£145,000
Leasehold
+11.5 %
14 Oct 2005
£130,000
Leasehold
+20.4 %
13 Aug 2004
£108,000
Leasehold
+41.2 %
24 Aug 2001
£76,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £279,125
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020
rooms: 4
size: 880 sq ft
sale price: £303,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at Ivy Cottage Old School Lane, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7AQ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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