Old Telephone Exchange, Flat 1, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB

Old Telephone Exchange is a semi-detached house in Shere, Guildford, Guildford (GU5 9HB). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. At 84 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in Old Telephone Exchange, where floor areas span 42–84 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 65). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2021. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.