Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet
Description & Estimates
Public records show Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet to be an early-century freehold house with 1,011 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,014 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet has an estimated sale value of £449,692 and an estimated rental value of £1,193 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Shop Lane, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, BA4 lies within the BA4 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
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 Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet would be worth £472,176, with a potential rental value of £1,253 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £418,213, with a rental value of £1,110 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 Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet has decreased by £4,914 (1.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £43 (3.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.2%.
Plot Size
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet occupies a 1,014 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 4 other houses in this postcode, 3 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Dec 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has single glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, wood pellets.
Sold Prices
Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet last changed hands on 17th March 2017, selling for £360,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 29.5% since March 2017.
- Sold Mar 2017£360,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.5 kilometres of Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Wildwood Cottage, Weir Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4BS, a freehold house, sold at £385,000 on the 29th January 2021.
Read more about house prices in BA4.
•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 Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet as the 6th largest and the 6th most expensive of the 7 addresses on Shop Lane, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, BA4.
Against the BA4 postcode district average, it is £88k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 3.5kmCroscombe Church of England Primary School
- 3.8kmBowlish Infant School
- 4.1kmSt Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
- 4.3kmWhitstone
- 6.9kmThe Blue School
- 9.0kmSt Dunstan's School
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Public Transport Nearby
Castle Cary station is the nearest stop to Laurel Cottage, Shepton Mallet at 8.6 kilometres away.
- 8.6kmCastle Cary
- 11.6kmBruton
- 20.7kmFrome
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
