What type of property is 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ sell for?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ last sold for £655,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and two-storey side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ located?

2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ sits in Guildford. It falls within the GU4 postcode district in Surrey.

How safe is the area around 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

Police records around 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Drugs makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School (346m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic School (811m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, GU4 7AZ is Baldwin Crescent, 224m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Gateside Cottages

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

2 Gateside Cottages is a semi-detached house in Guildford (GU4 7AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £655,000.

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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)

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE45toC74

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at 2 Gateside Cottages, Old Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AZ

4decisions3extensions31documents3nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition

Sept 2009
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension following demolition of existing side extension and the replacement of existing rear flat roof with two new gable roofs (as amended by plans received 16/09/2009).
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
09/P/01320
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJan 2023Decision
AmendmentAug 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£660,000

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Last sold (2018)

£655,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 November 2018Most recent
£655,000

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Baldwin Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 7AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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