April Cottage, The Street, Wilmington, Polegate, BN26 5SQ

April Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wilmington, Polegate, Polegate (BN26 5SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

9 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £471,000 is 35% above the 2015 sale price.