Orchard Cottage Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,207 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 £1,043,236 , which equates to approximately £473 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Sep 2016 for £760,000. Since then, the value has increased by £283,236, representing a 37.3% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,043,236 is:

  • 12.1% lower than the average property price on Swarcliffe
  • 5.7% lower than the average in the HG3 2JG postcode area
  • and 166.1% higher than the average price for Harrogate as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in HG3 2JG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2207 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,043,236
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£473
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard Cottage Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Mar 2025.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Apr 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to HG3 2JG

5 th / 10
Price Rank
6% lower than average
4 th / 6
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in HG3 2JG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 6 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,043,236
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
9 Sep 2016
£760,000
Leasehold
+62.6 %
31 Aug 2007
£467,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Fairfield Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
rooms: 7
size: 2669 sq ft
sale price: £1,250,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
Hunters Box Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
rooms: 8
size: 2429 sq ft
sale price: £1,875,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2023
Knowle House Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
rooms: 9
size: 5060 sq ft
sale price: £1,434,100
sale date: 30 Sep 2011
Home Farm Cottage Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
rooms: 9
size: 1728 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2010
The Bungalow Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £281,000
sale date: 29 Aug 2008

Data Sources

The property at Orchard Cottage Swarcliffe, Birstwith, Harrogate, HG3 2JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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