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About The White Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
The White Cottage is a three-bedroom detached house in Sway, Lymington, Lymington (SO41 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
It hasn't traded since July 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced England HPI: 6.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 94.6% above the 2007 sale of £266,688. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, 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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against The White Cottage, South Sway Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Oct 2012OutbuildingFullGrant Subject to Conditions
Detached double garage
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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£519,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 6 years.
Last sold (2007)
£266,688
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
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The complete analysis of The White Cottage, South Sway Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BL
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Versus other South Sway Lane homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for The White Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,694
Street avg £4,116
Floor Area
99 m²
Street avg 189 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 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
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Lymington district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Westbeams Road — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO41 6BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.4dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.
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