Willow Cottage Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PQ is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 850 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 £308,598 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Feb 2016 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,598, representing a 47.0% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £308,598 is:

  • 38.4% lower than the average property price on Colchester Road
  • 42.8% lower than the average in the CO7 7PQ postcode area
  • and 7.2% lower than the average price for Colchester 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 13 January 2017, 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
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£308,598
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Willow Cottage Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 7PQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2017.

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 25 Sep 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CO7 7PQ

9 th / 10
Price Rank
43% lower than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 7PQ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£308,598
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
5 Feb 2016
£210,000
Leasehold
+134.6 %
17 Sep 2001
£89,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 21 Aug 2024
rooms: 5
size: 841 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2016
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £226,500
sale date: 22 Jun 2015
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £216,000
sale date: 3 Dec 2014

Data Sources

The property at Willow Cottage Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7PQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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