1 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
About 1 Gorse Close
1 Gorse Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bourton-On-The-Water, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL54 2EG). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (134 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £681,000 sits 54.8% above the 2019 sale of £440,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £440,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- May 2019DemolitionFullIn report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Proposed demolition of conservatory and erection of two-storey rear extension and associated works
- Agent
- Mr Eric Golding
Extension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/01303/FUL
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Gorse Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
1 Gorse Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£681,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£440,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 January 2019Most recent
£440,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL54 2EG: £650,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in GL54 2EG
7 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
Sold Jul 2025
£575,00012 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
Sold Nov 2022
£650,0006 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
Sold Jun 2022
£754,00011 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
Sold May 2021
£540,00014 Gorse Close, Bourton On The Water, Cheltenham, GL54 2EG
Sold Dec 2020
£660,000
Everything we know about 1 Gorse Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Gorse Close homes
On co₂ emissions, 1 Gorse Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,458
Street avg £3,617
Floor Area
179 m²
Street avg 138 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Gorse Close — bus stop.
Closest school
1.3 km
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.6dB