What type of property is Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU last sold for £128,000 in May 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £29,500 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1995 and May 2008, Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU rose from £29,500 to £128,000, a change of £98,500. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

The current EPC rating for Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU heated?

The latest EPC at Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU located?

Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU sits in Okehampton. It falls within the EX20 postcode district in Devon.

How safe is the area around Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

Police records around Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

The closest primary school to Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU is Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit (598m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Okehampton College (145m).

What transport links are near Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU?

The closest bus stop to Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, EX20 1DU is Tenby House, 66m away. The nearest rail option is Okehampton Rail Station, 658m away.

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Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1DU

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Masonic Cottage

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

Masonic Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Okehampton (EX20 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in May 2008. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 32% above the 2008 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Jan 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Masonic Cottage, Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Masonic Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Masonic Cottage has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£128,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 May 2008Most recent
£128,000
+19.1%over 3 years
20 December 2004
£107,500
+25.0%over 1 year
4 June 2003
£86,000
+102.4%over 3 years
14 May 2000
£42,500
+10.4%over 8 months
9 September 1999
£38,500
+30.5%over 4 years
31 May 1995
£29,500

Median price across the last 2 sales in EX20 1DU: £182,500 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in EX20 1DU

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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 Okehampton district page.

Full Okehampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tenby House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Okehampton College. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX20 1DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX20 1DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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