What type of property is Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS is a detached house.

When did Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS last change hands?

Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS last sold for £325,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

The current EPC rating for Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (2,034 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH3 9AS. Source: EPC Register.

How is Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS heated?

The latest EPC at Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS located?

Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS sits in Tattenhall, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

Police records around Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS show an average of 94 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

The closest primary school to Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS is Tattenhall Park Primary School (343m).

What transport links are near Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS?

The closest bus stop to Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, CH3 9AS is Chester Road, 99m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9AS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

189 m²

2034 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Holly Cottage

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

Holly Cottage is a detached house in Tattenhall, Chester, Chester (CH3 9AS). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £683,000 sits 110.2% above the 2012 sale of £325,000. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromF29toD66

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and 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 Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Holly Cottage has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Holly Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£683,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 June 2012Most recent
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH3 9AS: £206,896 (2020–1999).

Nearby sales in CH3 9AS

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Chester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

94/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tattenhall Park Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH3 9AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CH3 9AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Holly Cottage, Gatesheath Lane, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.