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Get startedFarm Cottage is a detached house in Bickenhill, Solihull, Solihull (B92 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 272 m² (around 2928 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on oil.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in March 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £1,027,000 sits 156.8% above the 2003 sale of £400,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Farm Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
Extension: Single storey
Single storey kitchen, utility & sun room/study extension to existing dwelling.
£1,027,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£400,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
1.1 km
Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) — subway entrance.
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatories and utility room. Single story side extension and two story rear extension.
2 more applications for this property
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31 March 2003Most recent
£400,000
B92 0JJ
Closest school
2.2 km
George Fentham Endowed School. 2 schools nearby.
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