What kind of home is 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL last change hands?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL last sold for £209,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

The current EPC rating for 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX20 4LL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL use?

The latest EPC at 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL had any planning applications?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in August 2019 under ref. 0626/19/HHO. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL 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.

Which area is 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL in?

13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL sits in Broadbury, Okehampton, Okehampton. It falls within the EX20 postcode district in Devon.

Is 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL 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.

What is the nearest station to 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 13 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL is Castle Cross, 500m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Forestry Cottages, Broadbury, Okehampton, EX20 4LL

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Forestry Cottages

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

13 Forestry Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Broadbury, Okehampton, Okehampton (EX20 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views.

Today's modelled estimate of £356,000 sits 70.3% above the 2018 sale of £209,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £209,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

13 Forestry Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromF28toD66

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

DualOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Forestry Cottages, Broadbury, Okehampton, EX20 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 13 Forestry Cottages.

Aug 2019
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Householder application for two storey side extension to dwelling
Council
West Devon
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
0626/19/HHO
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What's in 13 Forestry Cottages, Broadbury, Okehampton, EX20 4LL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£356,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£209,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2018Most recent
£209,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX20 4LL: £345,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in EX20 4LL

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Okehampton report

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

0.5 km

Castle Cross — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around EX20 4LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for EX20 4LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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