The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,960 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 £1,717,771 , which equates to approximately £580 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2024 for £1,560,000. Since then, the value has increased by £157,771, representing a 10.1% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,717,771 is:

  • 74.2% higher than the average property price on Smiths End Lane
  • 83.0% higher than the average in the SG8 8LH postcode area
  • and 290.0% higher than the average price for Royston as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SG8 8LH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2960 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,717,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£580
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, SG8 8LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 May 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 double glazing.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SG8 8LH

1 st / 14
Price Rank
83% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
70% bigger than average
5 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SG8 8LH , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 8 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,717,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
20 Mar 2024
£1,560,000
Leasehold
+339.4 %
31 Oct 1997
£355,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Lavender House Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH
rooms: 9
size: 3132 sq ft
sale price: £1,200,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at The Thatched Cottage Smiths End Lane, Barley, Royston, SG8 8LH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2024. It also has a single Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) from 20 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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