Rivendell, Sheethanger Lane, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0BQ

Rivendell is a detached house in Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 206 m² it sits well below the postcode median (328 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,247,000 is 40.9% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 30.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.