Orchard Cottage Lower Ansford, Castle Cary, BA7 7JY is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,184 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 £548,853 , which equates to approximately £464 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2017 for £415,000. Since then, the value has increased by £133,853, representing a 32.3% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £548,853 is:

  • 10.6% higher than the average property price on Lower Ansford
  • 5.6% lower than the average in the BA7 7JY postcode area
  • and 55.8% higher than the average price for Castle Cary 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 19 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£548,853
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£464
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard Cottage Lower Ansford, Castle Cary, South Somerset, Somerset, BA7 7JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2017.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Feb 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BA7 7JY

6 th / 12
Price Rank
6% lower than average
7 th / 9
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
3 rd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BA7 7JY , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 6th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£548,853
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
31 May 2017
£415,000
Leasehold
+36.1 %
19 Oct 2010
£305,000
Leasehold
+335.7 %
17 Dec 1996
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £328,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 25 Sep 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 6 Dec 1999

Data Sources

The property at Orchard Cottage Lower Ansford, Castle Cary, BA7 7JY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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