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Cotswold Cottage, Darlington Road, Bath, BA2 6NL

Notable views8 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
279 m²
3003 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Cotswold Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Cotswold Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Bath (BA2 6NL). It has a recorded floor area of 279 m² (around 3003 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 279 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,547,000 sits 99.6% above the 2014 sale of £775,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 45% below the postcode norm. 8 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Cotswold Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromF25toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%61%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cotswold Cottage, Darlington Road, Bath, BA2 6NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 applications on record at Cotswold Cottage, Darlington Road, Bath, BA2 6NL

8decisions2extensions100documents7nearby
  1. Nov 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Modernisation and extension of existing house to include the erection of a two storey side extension, enlargement of rear conservatory, installation of rooflights following removal of existing dormer and installation of an acoustic screening fence.

    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    11/04135/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 100 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Cotswold Cottage's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2010).

Current estimate

£1,547,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£775,000

Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2014Most recent

    £775,000

    +88.6%over 4 years
  2. 2 June 2010

    £411,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 6NL: £900,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Darlington Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Cotswold Cottage runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £11,117

Strongly below

Floor Area

279 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Cotswold Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bath district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Darlington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Bathwick St Mary Church School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Cotswold Cottage, Darlington Road, Bath, BA2 6NL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.