24 Homer Close, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX31 4TD

24 Homer Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Barnstaple (EX31 4TD). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2012) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since May 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £231,000 sits 75% above the 2009 sale of £132,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 23.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).