The Cottage Bourne Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3EP is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 818 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £231,815 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 2020 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £36,815, representing a 18.9% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £231,815 is:

  • 22.4% lower than the average property price on Bourne Road
  • 31.8% lower than the average in the CO6 3EP postcode area
  • and 28.0% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 4 September 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
818 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£231,815
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Cottage Bourne Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3EP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Sep 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jul 2009. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO6 3EP

12 th / 12
Price Rank
32% lower than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO6 3EP , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£231,815
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
30 Jun 2020
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £271,500
sale date: 1 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 16 May 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at The Cottage Bourne Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3EP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jun 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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