What kind of home is Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU last change hands?

Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU last sold for £390,000 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

The current EPC rating for Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU use?

The latest EPC at Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU in?

Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

Police records around Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU show an average of 58 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (30% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

The closest primary school to Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (182m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (716m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU?

The closest bus stop to Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AU is Kingfisher Drive Shops, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Michaelmas Cottage

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

Michaelmas Cottage is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in August 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £778,000 sits 99.5% above the 2003 sale of £390,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD61

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Michaelmas Cottage, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Michaelmas Cottage has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£778,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£390,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 August 2003Most recent
£390,000

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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 Guildford district page.

Full Guildford report

Crime

58/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kingfisher Drive Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 GU4 7AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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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