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2 Orchard Cottages, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8QW

Notable views
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Orchard Cottages

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

2 Orchard Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chilworth, Guildford, Guildford (GU4 8QW). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include notable views.

At 96 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £565,000 in April 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2019
EPC improved fromD57toC69
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Cottages, Sample Oak Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Orchard Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 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

£616,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£565,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 April 2024Most recent

    £565,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in GU4 8QW: £500,000 (2023–2023).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Orchard Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£640k

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£657k

1 Brook Road, Chilworth

GU4 8ND

3 bed2 bath
£550k

1 Brook Green, Horsham Road, Shalford

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3 bed
£500k

1 Boundary Cottages, Dorking Road, Chilworth

GU4 8RR

3 bed
£470k

1 Chantry Cottages, Chantry Road, Chilworth

GU4 8LT

3 bed
£853k

1 Ashcroft, Shalford

GU4 8JT

3 bed2 bath
£520k

1 Christmas Hill, Shalford

GU4 8HN

2 bed1 bath
£423k

1 Broadford Cottages, Broadford, Shalford

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2 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chilworth Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8QW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU4 8QW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU4 8QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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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