The Old Rectory, Skilgate, Taunton, TA4 2DQ is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 3,251 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 £1,308,260 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jan 2007 for £821,000. Since then, the value has increased by £487,260, representing a 59.3% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,308,260 is:

  • 112.9% higher than the average in the TA4 2DQ postcode area
  • and 330.5% higher than the average price for Taunton 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 23 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
3251 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,308,260
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Old Rectory, Skilgate, Taunton, West Somerset, Somerset, TA4 2DQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Oct 2025.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Dec 2014. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 22%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some secondary glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Sale History

Today
£1,308,260
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
31 Jan 2007
£821,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 4 Jul 2025
rooms: 8
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 30 May 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1851 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2022
rooms: 7
size: 2594 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2017

Data Sources

The property at The Old Rectory, Skilgate, Taunton, West Somerset, Somerset, TA4 2DQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 31 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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