Old Forge Cottage Darsham Road, Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3AL is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,130 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 £767,348 , which equates to approximately £679 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Dec 2009 for £430,000. Since then, the value has increased by £337,348, representing a 78.5% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £767,348 is:

  • 16.4% higher than the average property price on Darsham Road
  • 13.3% higher than the average in the IP17 3AL postcode area
  • and 143.2% higher than the average price for Saxmundham 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 15 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£767,348
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£679
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Old Forge Cottage Darsham Road, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP17 3AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 May 2023.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Aug 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 344.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, wood logs to boiler and radiators, oil, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Thatched
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP17 3AL

5 th / 13
Price Rank
13% higher than average
5 th / 6
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP17 3AL , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 6 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 5th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£767,348
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
23 Dec 2009
£430,000
Leasehold
+177.4 %
19 Mar 1999
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £640,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £645,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £362,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at Old Forge Cottage Darsham Road, Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3AL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Dec 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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