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Abbots Hideaway, Abbotsfield, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SU

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Abbots Hideaway

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

Abbots Hideaway is a detached house in Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Taunton (TA4 2SU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 116 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 sits 74.8% above the 2017 sale of £250,000. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE43toG7
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Oct 2025from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromG7toD59
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Abbots Hideaway, Abbotsfield, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Abbots Hideaway has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Abbots Hideaway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2017Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TA4 2SU: £220,000 (2023–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Abbots Hideaway

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - 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.
£387k

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1 Frogwell Cottages, Skilgate

TA4 2DP

£372k

1 Dixon Close, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2BT

4 bed
£515k

1 Ford Road, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2NJ

£359k

1 Gadds Orchard, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2DY

£350k

1 Beech Tree Close, Wiveliscombe

TA4 2PE

£318k

1 Council House, Upton

TA4 2HX

£300k

1 Glasses Cross, Clatworthy

TA4 2EJ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Taunton district page.
Full Taunton 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

0.7 km

Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Wiveliscombe Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 TA4 2SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TA4 2SU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TA4 2SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Abbots Hideaway, Abbotsfield, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2SU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.