Lantern Cottage Church Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, CM3 1LH is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,313 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 £677,333 , which equates to approximately £516 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jan 2014 for £390,000. Since then, the value has increased by £287,333, representing a 73.7% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £677,333 is:

  • 3.7% higher than the average property price on Church Lane
  • 0.9% lower than the average in the CM3 1LH postcode area
  • and 55.4% 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 22 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£677,333
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£516
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Lantern Cottage Church Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Feb 2025.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 11 Jul 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM3 1LH

11 th / 17
Price Rank
1% lower than average
8 th / 13
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
5 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CM3 1LH , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£677,333
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
9 Jan 2014
£390,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1260 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £695,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at Lantern Cottage Church Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1LH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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