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About The Hermitage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The Hermitage is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Whitchurch (RG28 7AR). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good.
It hasn't traded since June 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £618,000 sits 280.3% above the 2000 sale of £162,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 47.3% below the postcode norm. 10 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private garden
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The Hermitage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The Hermitage, Church Street, Whitchurch, RG28 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Sept 2025RenovationHeritageGranted
Replacement of two double casement windows on first floor front elevation
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The Hermitage's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£618,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2000)
£162,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Church Street homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
The Hermitage is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,260
Street avg £2,703
Floor Area
129 m²
Street avg 115 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
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Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Park View — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG28 7AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 32 points of interest in total.
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