1 Lanterns, Whitakers Way, Loughton, IG10 1SQ

1 Lanterns is a three-bedroom detached house in Loughton (IG10 1SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since July 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2002–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £778,000 is 38.3% above the 2010 sale price.