2 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
About 2 Swan Gardens
2 Swan Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Tetsworth, Thame, Thame (OX9 7BN). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Held since December 2005 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £720,000 sits 135.7% above the 2005 sale of £305,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.
Know exactly what you're buying at 2 Swan Gardens
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
2 Swan Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 2 Swan Gardens.
- Jul 2008ExtensionIn report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension to dwelling(as amended by drawing no.10/08-01A accompanying letter from Agent dated 19 June 2008).
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- P08/E0508
What's in 2 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£720,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 11 years.
£305,500
Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
13 December 2005Most recent
£305,500
+2.2%over 1 year12 January 2004
£299,000
+79.0%over 5 years20 August 1998
£167,000
+33.7%over 3 years25 May 1995
£124,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX9 7BN: £860,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in OX9 7BN
15 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
Sold Aug 2024
£900,00010 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
Sold Oct 2023
£860,0006 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
Sold Sept 2022
£950,00014 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
Sold Nov 2019
£820,0003 Swan Gardens, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7BN
Sold Jul 2016
£799,950
Everything we know about 2 Swan Gardens, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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- Is something wrong with it?
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- Will it hold its value?
Versus other Swan Gardens homes
On epc rating, 2 Swan Gardens stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,852
Street avg £3,051
Floor Area
165 m²
Street avg 168 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.0 t/year
Street avg 7.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
The Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Tetsworth Primary School. 1 school 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
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.3dB