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Brandize Cottage, Folly Gate, Okehampton, EX20 3AQ

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
149 m²
1604 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Brandize Cottage

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

Brandize Cottage is a detached house in Folly Gate, Okehampton, Okehampton (EX20 3AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £539,000 is 49.7% above the 2014 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Brandize Cottage's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromD58toE46
Main Fuel
OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Brandize Cottage, Folly Gate, Okehampton, EX20 3AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Brandize Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£539,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 April 2014Most recent

    £360,000

    +105.7%over 14 years
  2. 19 August 1999

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX20 3AQ: £415,000 (2019–2008).

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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.

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

0.4 km

Crossways Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

3.0 km

Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit. 1 school nearby.

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The full 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 EX20 3AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX20 3AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX20 3AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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