The Retreat The Catch, Halkyn, Holywell, CH8 8DU is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 646 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 £268,114 , which equates to approximately £415 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 May 2018 for £198,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,114, representing a 35.4% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,114 is:

  • 17.0% lower than the average property price on The Catch
  • 16.5% lower than the average in the CH8 8DU postcode area
  • and 31.6% higher than the average price for Holywell as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 30 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CH8 8DU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£268,114
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£415
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Retreat The Catch, Halkyn, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Mar 2016.

This property uses a dual-fuel boiler (mineral fuel and wood) with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Oct 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 118.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CH8 8DU

8 th / 11
Price Rank
17% lower than average
7 th / 7
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
1 st / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
49% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH8 8DU , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 7 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,114
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
30 May 2018
£198,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1733 sq ft
sale price: £504,500
sale date: 16 Jun 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £237,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 1862 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2006

Data Sources

The property at The Retreat The Catch, Halkyn, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8DU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 May 2018. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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