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Bussock Mayne Cottage, Snelsmore, Newbury, RG14 3BP

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Bussock Mayne Cottage

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

Bussock Mayne Cottage is a detached house in Snelsmore, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 3BP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £505,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 10.5% above the 2025 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Bussock Mayne Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromD57toE42
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bussock Mayne Cottage, Snelsmore, Newbury, RG14 3BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an annexe application was refused at Bussock Mayne Cottage in 2026.

  1. Apr 2026
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Two storey extensions to existing dwelling house

    Agent
    London Residential Architects Limited
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00776/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2026
    AnnexFull
    In report

    Annex to existing dwelling house to form guesthouse to main dwelling

    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    26/00173/FUL
    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.

Bussock Mayne Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£505,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 2025Most recent

    £505,000

    +119.6%over 23 years
  2. 20 August 2001

    £230,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG14 3BP: £1,400,000 (1998–1998).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

12/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bussock Hill Post Box — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Chieveley Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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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 RG14 3BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG14 3BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 3BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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