Orchard Cottage The Drive, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3NW is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,196 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 £805,334 , which equates to approximately £367 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Oct 2018 for £715,000. Since then, the value has increased by £90,334, representing a 12.6% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £805,334 is:

  • 0.4% lower than the average property price on The Drive
  • 10.6% lower than the average in the CT5 3NW postcode area
  • and 93.8% higher than the average price for Whitstable 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 30 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2196 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£805,334
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£367
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard Cottage The Drive, Chestfield, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 3NW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2017.

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 26 Nov 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% 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, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT5 3NW

9 th / 15
Price Rank
11% lower than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT5 3NW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£805,334
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
26 Oct 2018
£715,000
Leasehold
+90.7 %
6 Sep 2007
£375,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £990,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022
rooms: 9
size: 2052 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2009
rooms: 8
size: 1927 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 4 Nov 1998

Data Sources

The property at Orchard Cottage The Drive, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3NW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Oct 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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