Orchard Cottage Pirton Road, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3SS is a freehold other property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,281 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 £671,347 , which equates to approximately £524 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2024 for £670,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,347, representing a 0.2% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £671,347 is:

  • 1.2% lower than the average property price on Pirton Road
  • 22.9% lower than the average in the SG5 3SS postcode area
  • and 48.2% higher than the average price for Hitchin 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 7 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£671,347
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£524
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard Cottage Pirton Road, Holwell, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG5 3SS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 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 28 May 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 79% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG5 3SS

14 th / 15
Price Rank
23% lower than average
12 th / 13
Size Rank
41% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG5 3SS , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 14th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 12th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£671,347
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
31 May 2024
£670,000
Leasehold
+123.3 %
22 Jul 2011
£300,000
Leasehold
+1.7 %
12 Nov 2010
£295,000
Leasehold
+69.5 %
21 Jun 1999
£174,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 2562 sq ft
sale price: £998,000
sale date: 9 Jan 2025
rooms: 9
size: 2756 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £640,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £795,000
sale date: 20 Sep 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £765,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at Orchard Cottage Pirton Road, Holwell, Hitchin, SG5 3SS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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