Robin Cottage, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RQ is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 2,809 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 £534,463 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Oct 2020 for £405,000. Since then, the value has increased by £129,463, representing a 32.0% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £534,463 is:

  • 30.5% higher than the average in the DH5 9RQ postcode area
  • and 176.6% higher than the average price for Houghton Le Spring 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 2 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
2809 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£534,463
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Robin Cottage, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Oct 2014.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Aug 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 35%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Sale History

Today
£534,463
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+32 %
22 Oct 2020
£405,000
Leasehold
+102.5 %
12 May 2003
£200,000
Leasehold
+159.7 %
19 Nov 1999
£77,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Barn Cottage, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RQ
rooms: 9
size: 2153 sq ft
sale price: £580,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at Robin Cottage, West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Oct 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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