The Birches The Mount, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JH is a freehold detached property built between 2012-2021. The property offers approximately 2,034 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 £1,049,405 , which equates to approximately £516 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2016 for £835,000. Since then, the value has increased by £214,405, representing a 25.7% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,049,405 is:

  • 20.2% higher than the average property price on The Mount
  • 9.2% higher than the average in the SG8 8JH postcode area
  • and 138.3% higher than the average price for Royston 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 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
2012-2021
Interior Size
2034 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,049,405
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£516
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Birches The Mount, Barley, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2025.

Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Feb 2024, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, lpg, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£1,049,405
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
4 Aug 2016
£835,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Creeve The Mount, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JH
rooms: 9
size: 2680 sq ft
sale price: £845,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
Apple Tree Cottage The Mount, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JH
rooms: 7
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £706,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2017
Foxlea The Mount, Barley, Royston, SG8 8JH
rooms:
size: 3800 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 24 Jul 1997

Data Sources

The property at The Birches The Mount, Barley, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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