What type of property is 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

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

When did 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL last change hands?

14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL last sold for £300,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

The current EPC rating for 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in EX20 4LL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL had any planning applications?

14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in July 2024 under ref. 1532/24/HHO. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

14 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.

Where is 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL located?

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

What is crime like near 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

Police records around 14 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 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Forestry Cottages, EX20 4LL is Castle Cross, 500m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Forestry Cottages, Broadbury, Okehampton, EX20 4LL

Notable views2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Forestry Cottages

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

14 Forestry Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Broadbury, Okehampton, Okehampton (EX20 4LL). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £300,000.

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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
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2014

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Forestry Cottages, Broadbury, Okehampton, EX20 4LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Forestry Cottages has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Oct 2024
Amendment
In report
Non-material minor amendment to planning consent 1532/24/HHO for use of stone cladding on exterior walls & exterior walls have increased in size by 40mm to accommodate stone clad slips
Council
West Devon
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
2827/24/NMM
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Jul 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Householder application for single storey front extension
Council
West Devon
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
1532/24/HHO
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What's in 14 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

£314,000

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Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£300,000

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

Nearby sales in EX20 4LL

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Area

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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

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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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