Myrtle Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
About Myrtle Cottage
Myrtle Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 7EF). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2015 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 Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views.
At 237 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (189 m² median across 9 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £1,182,000 is 38.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 15.3% below the postcode norm. 9 years since the last transfer (February 2017). 6 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
Myrtle Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
6 applications on record at Myrtle Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
- Sept 2001Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
Reduce Spread Of Cherry Tree
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- P/01/1075/TC
- More recent applications — locked
- ConversionJan 2019Decision
- ConditionsJun 2018Decision
+ 3 more applications in the report
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Sales history & valuation
Myrtle Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£1,182,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£855,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
7 February 2017Most recent
£855,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 7EF: £330,000 (2025–2015).
Nearby sales in SO31 7EF
1 Baytree Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
Sold Aug 2025
£353,000The Old Barn, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
Sold Jan 2021
£330,000The Hard Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
Sold Oct 2016
£722,5002 Baytree Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
Sold Nov 2015
£319,000Brooklands Quay, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EF
Sold Nov 2013
£2,450,000
Versus other Swanwick Shore Road homes
On floor area, Myrtle Cottage stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,608
Street avg £4,388
Floor Area
237 m²
Street avg 168 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.3 t/year
Street avg 7.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Swanwick Shore Road — bus stop.
Closest school
1.1 km
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB







