The Cottage Shepherds Lane, Chard, TA20 1QU is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,378 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £316,667 , which equates to approximately £230 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2019 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £66,667, representing a 26.7% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,667 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Shepherds Lane
  • 20.7% lower than the average in the TA20 1QU postcode area
  • and 15.2% higher than the average price for Chard 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 20 March 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
1378 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£316,667
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£230
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Cottage Shepherds Lane, Chard, South Somerset, Somerset, TA20 1QU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Mar 2019.

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 Jan 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, with internal insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TA20 1QU

7 th / 12
Price Rank
21% lower than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TA20 1QU , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,667
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
14 Aug 2019
£250,000
Leasehold
+31.6 %
8 Feb 2013
£190,000
Leasehold
+8.6 %
8 Jun 2011
£175,000
Leasehold
-18.6 %
30 Sep 2004
£215,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 831 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 741 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at The Cottage Shepherds Lane, Chard, TA20 1QU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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