Box Cottage, Castle Cary
Box Cottage, Castle Cary
Description & Estimates
Public records show Box Cottage, Castle Cary to be a period freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 753 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Box Cottage, Castle Cary has an estimated sale value of £333,537 and an estimated rental value of £1,136 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Alford, Castle Cary, BA7 lies within the BA7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Box Cottage, Castle Cary has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Box Cottage, Castle Cary would be worth £350,214, with a potential rental value of £1,193 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £310,190, with a rental value of £1,057 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Box Cottage, Castle Cary has decreased by £3,172 (1.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £47 (4.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.1%.
Plot Size
Box Cottage, Castle Cary occupies a 753 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 19 other houses in this postcode, 5 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Box Cottage, Castle Cary has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 24 Oct 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly secondary glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, LPG.
Sold Prices
Box Cottage, Castle Cary last changed hands on 29th March 2019, selling for £247,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 11.5% since March 2019.
- Sold Mar 2019£247,500
- Sold Apr 2016£230,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.5 kilometres of Box Cottage, Castle Cary across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1 Alma Cottage, South Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7ET, a freehold house, sold at £300,000 on the 11th March 2026.
Read more about house prices in BA7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Box Cottage, Castle Cary as the 30th largest and the 22nd most expensive of the 38 addresses on Alford, Castle Cary, BA7.
Against the BA7 postcode district average, it is £11k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.5kmLovington Church of England Primary School
- 3.4kmCastle Cary Community Primary School
- 4.4kmDitcheat Primary School
- 3.7kmAnsford Academy
- 7.3kmSexey's School
- 10.4kmKing Arthur's School
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Public Transport Nearby
Castle Cary station is the nearest stop to Box Cottage, Castle Cary at 3.2 kilometres away.
- 3.2kmCastle Cary
- 8.6kmBruton
- 14.1kmTemplecombe
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a low risk of flooding.
