Old Forge, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AN is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 2,831 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,047,107 , which equates to approximately £370 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jan 2015 for £750,000. Since then, the value has increased by £297,107, representing a 39.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,047,107 is:

  • 108.4% higher than the average property price on South Common Cottages
  • 72.2% higher than the average in the BN8 4AN postcode area
  • and 92.2% higher than the average price for Lewes 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 23 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
2831 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,047,107
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£370
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Old Forge, South Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4AN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Oct 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£1,047,107
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
23 Jan 2015
£750,000
Leasehold
-5.1 %
21 Nov 2007
£790,000
Leasehold
+35 %
25 Feb 2002
£585,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

The Briars, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AN
rooms: 7
size: 968 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2014
Olentangy, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AN
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £372,500
sale date: 23 Jun 2014
4 South Common Cottages, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AN
rooms: 3
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £282,500
sale date: 12 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at Old Forge, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jan 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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