West Softley Cottage Lynesack, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5RD is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 764 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 £362,737 , which equates to approximately £475 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2022 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,737, representing a 17.0% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £362,737 is:

  • 41.0% higher than the average property price on Lynesack
  • 22.7% lower than the average in the DL13 5RD postcode area
  • and 134.9% higher than the average price for Bishop Auckland 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 1 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£362,737
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£475
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

West Softley Cottage Lynesack, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Durham, DL13 5RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
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
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£362,737
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
18 Mar 2022
£310,000
Leasehold
+37.8 %
14 Aug 2015
£225,000
Leasehold
+36.4 %
2 Apr 2007
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

The Vicarage Lynesack, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5RD
rooms: 9
size: 2691 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 1 Oct 2018

Data Sources

The property at West Softley Cottage Lynesack, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5RD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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