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Alma Cottage, Thickwood Lane, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8BL

Swimming poolNotable views5 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Alma Cottage

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

Alma Cottage is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Colerne, Chippenham, Chippenham (SN14 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Other recorded features include notable views and a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2016. Between certificates, main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, an annexe and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2008–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £631,000 is 19.1% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £530,000 in January 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageSingle
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Swimming poolYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Alma Cottage, Thickwood Lane, Colerne, Chippenham, SN14 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an extension application was refused at Alma Cottage in 2022.

  1. Dec 2022
    AnnexFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Single storey extension, linking to existing annexe to provide accommodation for the extended family.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2022/08250
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2022
    AnnexFull
    In report

    Single storey extension linking existing annexe

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2022/04614
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

Alma Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£631,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£530,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2019Most recent

    £530,000

    +120.8%over 10 years

  2. 30 September 2008

    £240,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in SN14 8BL: £191,500 (2004–2000).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Alma Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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4 bed
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1 Beaufort Terrace, Pennsylvania

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1 Cherry Road, North Colerne

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2 bed1 bath

1 Charter Square, Colerne

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3 bed
£632k

1 Fuddlebrook Cottages, Ashwicke

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£625k

1 Eastrip Lane, Colerne

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£688k

1 Apple Tree Cottage, Colerne

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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 Chippenham district page.
Full Chippenham 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

0.5 km

Valley Way Shelter — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Colerne CofE Primary School. 1 school 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 SN14 8BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN14 8BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN14 8BL

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
FAQ

Common questions

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