Rose Cottage, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
About Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a semi-detached house in Minster Lovell, Witney, Witney (OX29 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in July 2001. Today's modelled estimate of £622,000 sits 122.9% above the 2001 sale of £279,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 39.9% below the postcode norm.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Fuel source changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Wall insulation upgraded
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Fuel source changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Hot water efficiency improved
Fuel source changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Rose Cottage has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
£622,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£279,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 July 2001Most recent
£279,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX29 0RN: £745,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in OX29 0RN
Deep Thatch, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
Sold Jun 2025
£875,000Garden Cottage, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
Sold Feb 2025
£545,000Bridge Cottage, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
Sold Apr 2021
£745,000Manor House, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
Sold May 2020
£1,530,000Lilac Cottage, Old Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, OX29 0RN
Sold Apr 2020
£685,000
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Versus other Old Minster Lovell homes
Price per m² for Rose Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,469
Street avg £7,636
Floor Area
113 m²
Street avg 172 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 8.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km
The White Hart — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School. 4 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB