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Kittiwake, Plaidy Park Road, Plaidy, Looe, PL13 1LG

Notable views6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
302 m²
3251 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Kittiwake

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Kittiwake is a five-bedroom detached house in Plaidy, Looe, Looe (PL13 1LG). It has a recorded floor area of 302 m² (around 3251 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include notable views, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

At 302 m² the property is well over the postcode median (152 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,161,000 is 24.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 23.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £935,000 in February 2020.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Garagedouble
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Kittiwake's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromE41toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2019from Nov 2019
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Kittiwake, Plaidy Park Road, Plaidy, Looe, PL13 1LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Kittiwake has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Dec 2014
    Change Of UseFull
    In report

    Change of use of existing artist studio and workshop to ancillary living accommodation/holiday accommodation.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    PA14/10319
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2014
    Change Of UseOutline
    In report

    Pre-application advice for change of use of ancillary accommodation namely artists studio and workshop to self contained holiday accommodation

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PA14/02903/PREAPP
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£1,161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£935,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2020Most recent

    £935,000

    +158.3%over 8 years
  2. 11 November 2011

    £362,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL13 1LG: £715,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Plaidy Park Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Kittiwake runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,096

Street avg £3,248

On par

Floor Area

302 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Looe district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Looe Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL13 1LG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL13 1LG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL13 1LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 32 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Kittiwake, Plaidy Park Road, Plaidy, Looe, PL13 1LG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.