What type of property is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ sell for?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ last sold for £1,025,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

The current EPC rating for Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (1,658 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ heated?

The latest EPC at Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ had any planning applications?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2024 under ref. 23/1772/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ located?

Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ in a safe area?

Police records around Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

The closest primary school to Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ is St John Catholic Primary School (401m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ?

The closest bus stop to Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, WD3 7EZ is Berry Lane, 208m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 985m away.

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Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 7EZ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

154 m²

1658 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Chantry Cottage

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

Chantry Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 7EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£618/sq ft) was about 126.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £1,025,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Chantry Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chantry Cottage, Berry Close, Rickmansworth, WD3 7EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2024
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing garage, construction of a single storey side and rear extensions, first floor side extension, loft conversion including increase in ridge height, side and rear dormer windows and front/side rooflights; extension to rear patio and front driveway; relocation of entrance door; internal alterations and alterations to fenestration.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
23/1772/FUL
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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.

Latest sale on Chantry Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,115,000

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Last sold (2023)

£1,025,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 October 2023Most recent
£1,025,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 7EZ: £400,000 (2019–2004).

Nearby sales in WD3 7EZ

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Berry Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John Catholic Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 7EZ

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