Fir Cottage, Braintree
Fir Cottage, Braintree
Description & Estimates
Public records show Fir Cottage, Braintree to be a period freehold house with 1,313 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,251 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Fir Cottage, Braintree has an estimated sale value of £509,297 and an estimated rental value of £1,715 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Gore, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 lies in the borough of Braintree, within the CM77 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Fir Cottage, Braintree has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Fir Cottage, Braintree would be worth £534,762, with a potential rental value of £1,801 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £473,647, with a rental value of £1,595 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 Fir Cottage, Braintree has dropped by £8,671 (1.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £52 (3.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.0%.
Plot Size
Fir Cottage, Braintree occupies a 1,251 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 10 other houses in this postcode, 5 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
Fir Cottage, Braintree has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Apr 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Fir Cottage, Braintree last changed hands on 3rd June 2019, selling for £465,000. 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 26.2% since June 2019.
- Sold Jun 2019£465,000
- Sold Feb 1997£135,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.5 kilometres of Fir Cottage, Braintree across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Park View, Gore Terrace, Braintree, CM77 6RJ, a freehold house, sold at £460,000 on the 22nd September 2025.
Read more about house prices in CM77.
- Sold Sep 2025£460,000 | 4 Bed HousePark View, Gore Terrace, Braintree, CM77 6RJPark View, Gore Terrace, Braintree, CM77 6RJ
- Sold Aug 2025£560,000 | 4 Bed House11, Leyfields, Braintree, CM77 6TT11, Leyfields, Braintree, CM77 6TT
- Sold Sep 2022£525,000 | 4 Bed House11, New Road, Braintree, CM77 6TG11, New Road, Braintree, CM77 6TG
•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 Fir Cottage, Braintree as the 4th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 10 addresses on The Gore, Rayne, Braintree, CM77.
Against the CM77 postcode district average, it is £81k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mRayne Primary and Nursery School
- 1.7kmNotley Green Primary School
- 1.8kmSt Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 2.2kmTabor Academy
- 2.8kmNotley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
- 4.4kmAlec Hunter Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Braintree station is the nearest stop to Fir Cottage, Braintree at 3.1 kilometres away.
- 3.1kmBraintree
- 3.9kmBraintree Freeport
- 5.2kmCressing (Essex)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
