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EPC A
About Freshfields
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Freshfields is a four-bedroom detached house in East Mersea, Colchester, Colchester (CO5 8TA). It has a recorded floor area of 192 m² (around 2067 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2018) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Today's modelled estimate of £645,000 sits 98.5% above the 2016 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 62.6% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (December 2016). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.
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
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- LandYes
- Notable views
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2018
EPC Rating
A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Freshfields, East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Mar 2017Demolition And RebuildFullGranted
Demolition of existing single story bungalow. Construction of new 4 bedroom chalet bungalow and detached garage.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Freshfields valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£645,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2016)
£325,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Colchester district page.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO5 8TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.0dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 15 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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