The Cottage Links Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 9AW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 2,142 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 £902,307 , which equates to approximately £421 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 May 2013 for £499,999. Since then, the value has increased by £402,308, representing a 80.5% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £902,307 is:

  • 21.3% lower than the average property price on Links Drive
  • 19.0% lower than the average in the CM2 9AW postcode area
  • and 107.0% higher than the average price for Chelmsford 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 13 December 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
2142 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£902,307
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£421
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Cottage Links Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Dec 2013.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jan 2013, when the property was rated F. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 57.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric instantaneous at point of use, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CM2 9AW

23 rd / 25
Price Rank
19% lower than average
8 th / 19
Size Rank
0% same size than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CM2 9AW , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 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 8th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£902,307
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
1 May 2013
£499,999
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2131 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2024
rooms: 8
size: 2056 sq ft
sale price: £659,000
sale date: 6 May 2022
rooms: 8
size: 2368 sq ft
sale price: £980,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2020
rooms: 8
size: 2239 sq ft
sale price: £940,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020
rooms: 8
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £940,000
sale date: 4 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at The Cottage Links Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Dec 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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