3 Old College Cottages, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
About 3 Old College Cottages
3 Old College Cottages is a detached house in Windermere (LA23 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since November 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 sits 82.1% above the 2001 sale of £235,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£180/sq ft) was about 18.9% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- May 2008OutbuildingFullIn report
Car port
- Council
- South Lakeland
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 7/2008/5190
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 3 Old College Cottages
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
3 Old College Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£428,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 2 years.
£235,000
Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 2 years.
Sales timeline
30 November 2001Most recent
£235,000
+31.8%over 2 years28 October 1999
£178,275
Median price across the last 5 sales in LA23 1BZ: £480,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in LA23 1BZ
14 Old College Park, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
Sold May 2022
£825,000Greenclose, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
Sold Feb 2021
£650,0002 Old College Cottages, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
Sold Feb 2020
£480,0002 Old College Park, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
Sold Mar 2019
£315,0003 Old College Park, Phoenix Way, Windermere, LA23 1BZ
Sold Mar 2019
£306,000
Everything we know about 3 Old College Cottages, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Phoenix Way homes
On price per m², 3 Old College Cottages runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,942
Street avg £3,408
Floor Area
121 m²
Street avg 126 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Windermere Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.8 km
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB