Kent Dene, Bowston, Kendal, LA8 9HG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £616,009 , which equates to approximately £535 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2001 for £199,000. Since then, the value has increased by £417,009, representing a 209.6% increase, or approximately 8.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £616,009 is:

  • 73.6% higher than the average in the LA8 9HG postcode area
  • and 114.0% higher than the average price for Kendal 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 2 December 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£616,009
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£535
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Kent Dene, Bowston, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8 9HG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 May 2022, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1566.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood) to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 46% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£616,009
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+210 %
31 Jul 2001
£199,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 608 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 16 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at Kent Dene, Bowston, Kendal, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA8 9HG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2001. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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