Laurel Cottage Market Lane, Blundeston, Lowestoft, NR32 5AN is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,238 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 £411,978 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2021 for £375,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,978, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £411,978 is:

  • 8.1% higher than the average property price on Market Lane
  • 16.8% higher than the average in the NR32 5AN postcode area
  • and 78.5% higher than the average price for Lowestoft 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 5 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1238 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£411,978
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Laurel Cottage Market Lane, Blundeston, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, Suffolk, NR32 5AN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2015.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. 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 22 Apr 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.8%.

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 (air source heat pump, radiators, electric).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to NR32 5AN

4 th / 24
Price Rank
17% higher than average
7 th / 17
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
1 st / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in NR32 5AN , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 17 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£411,978
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
29 Jun 2021
£375,000
Leasehold
+286.6 %
30 May 1995
£97,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £223,000
sale date: 2 Jun 2023
rooms: 6
size: 3143 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2022
rooms: 7
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 2088 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 18 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £387,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at Laurel Cottage Market Lane, Blundeston, Lowestoft, NR32 5AN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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