What kind of home is Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG last change hands?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG last sold for £530,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

The current EPC rating for Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH12 4RG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG use?

The latest EPC at Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG had any planning applications?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG has council approval for side and rear extension granted in November 2021 under ref. DC/21/2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG is in council tax band E.

Which area is Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG in?

Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG sits in Rusper, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH12 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

Police records around Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

The closest primary school to Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG is Rusper Primary School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG?

The closest bus stop to Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, RH12 4RG is The Lamb, 16m away. The nearest rail option is Faygate Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4RG

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ivy Cottage

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

Ivy Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rusper, Horsham, Horsham (RH12 4RG). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £586,000 is 10.6% above the 2021 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2021 at £530,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
Garagedetached
Corner plotYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

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

Ivy Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromE45toC71

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ivy Cottage, Lambs Green, Rusper, Horsham, RH12 4RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2022
Conditions
In report
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 to approved application DC/21/2006.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DISC/22/0258
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Nov 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey side extension, first floor rear extension with balcony and a detached garage.
Agent
ABM Building Services Limited
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
DC/21/2006
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£586,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£530,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2021Most recent
£530,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH12 4RG: £497,500 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in RH12 4RG

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On the street

Versus other Lambs Green homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Ivy Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,759

Street avg £4,810

Below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 164 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Ash Cottages, East Street, Rusper

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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 Horsham district page.

Full Horsham report

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

0.0 km

The Lamb — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Rusper Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH12 4RG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH12 4RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 33 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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