Birch Cottage, Hollingtons Grove, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0PG

Birch Cottage is a two-bedroom detached house in Birch, Colchester, Colchester (CO2 0PG). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony, a conservatory and outbuildings.

Untraded for 31 years, with the last transfer in July 1995. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £619,000 sits 650.3% above the 1995 sale of £82,500.