Mellowstones, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
About Mellowstones
Mellowstones is a detached house in Freshford, Bath, Bath (BA2 7WL). It has a recorded floor area of 275 m² (around 2960 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 275 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,463,000 is 33% above the 2018 sale price. Sold September 2018 for £1,100,000.
Energy performance
Mellowstones ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at Mellowstones, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
- May 2001FullOutcome in report
Construction of 1.8m high natural stone wall
- Reference
- W/01/00376/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchNov 2018Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Mellowstones has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£1,463,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.1% per year over 20 years.
£1,100,000
Growth on file: 10.1% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
4 September 2018Most recent
£1,100,000
+566.7%over 19 years30 November 1998
£165,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BA2 7WL: £800,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in BA2 7WL
9a, Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
Sold Jun 2024
£3,050,00017 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
Sold Apr 2024
£800,00014 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
Sold Jul 2023
£815,0005 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
Sold Sept 2021
£338,5004 Staples Hill, Freshford, Bath, BA2 7WL
Sold Mar 2015
£285,000
Versus other Staples Hill homes
EPC Rating for Mellowstones runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,000
Street avg £4,696
Floor Area
275 m²
Street avg 158 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 8.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Staples Hill Telephone Box — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Freshford Church School. 3 schools nearby.
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