Abbotsdene, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
About Abbotsdene
Abbotsdene is a detached house in Braishfield, Romsey, Romsey (SO51 0QB). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 191 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £711,000 is 28.1% above the 2017 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Feb 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Fuel source changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
- Jul 2022Tree WorksTreesIn report
Fagus Sylvatica - Reduce height to historic pruning points, Fagus Sylvatica - Reduce in height by 1 metre, Cupressus SPP hedgerow - Reduce height to historic pruning points, Cupressus SPP - Reduce in height by 50% to same height as adjacent hedge
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 22/01440/TPOS
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Abbotsdene
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£711,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 16 years.
£555,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
30 July 2017Most recent
£555,000
+152.3%over 15 years11 December 2001
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 0QB: £890,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in SO51 0QB
Brook House, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
Sold Sept 2024
£900,0002a Crook Cottages, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
Sold Jul 2023
£325,000Springfield, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
Sold Apr 2023
£545,000Holmsleigh, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
Sold Oct 2022
£890,000The Barn, Crook Hill, Braishfield, Romsey, SO51 0QB
Sold Jul 2022
£975,000
Everything we know about Abbotsdene, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Crook Hill homes
Price per m²
£2,906
Street avg £4,111
Floor Area
191 m²
Street avg 125 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Dog and Crook — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Braishfield Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB