Orchard Cottage Chapel Lane, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3EF is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,432 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £766,400 , which equates to approximately £535 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2022 for £780,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £13,600, representing a 1.7% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £766,400 is:

  • 49.9% higher than the average property price on Chapel Lane
  • 38.9% higher than the average in the CO6 3EF postcode area
  • and 138.0% higher than the average price for Colchester 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 18 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£766,400
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£535
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard Cottage Chapel Lane, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3EF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2019.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2009. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO6 3EF

2 nd / 25
Price Rank
39% higher than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
1 st / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO6 3EF , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 18 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 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£766,400
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
29 Sep 2022
£780,000
Leasehold
+78.5 %
14 Dec 2009
£437,000
Leasehold
+23.6 %
26 Jun 2008
£353,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £491,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at Orchard Cottage Chapel Lane, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3EF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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