Property data
Sale history
Price Date Annual growth After inflation
£750,000 Feb 2010 4.9% 2.7%
£540,000 Apr 2003 12.4% 10.6%
£310,000 Jul 1998 40.2% 38.0%
£200,000 Apr 1997 na na
Internal area
203 square metres (2,185 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
£ per square meter (foot)
£3,694 per sqm (£343 per sqft) in Feb 2010. For context, homes in Benson are now selling for between £4,460 and £5,520 per square metre (£414 and £512 per square foot) . See the analysis of Benson OX10-6 housing market.
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Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
843 square metres (9,074 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2020 P20/S2610/LB
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Status not known
Address:
Squire House 35 Observatory Close Benson
Description:
Replacement of two rotten wooden windows with like for like wooden window to the same design and finish.

Planning ref:
May 2014 P14/S0850/LB
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Status not known
Address:
35 Observatory Close Benso
Description:
Replacement upstairs windows. As clarified by applicant's email dated 7 May 2014 in respect of glass thickness and joinery details.

Planning ref:
September 2013 P13/S2235/LB
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Status not known
Address:
35 Observatory Close Benso
Description:
Replacement of ensuite bathroom window. New window to be the same size as existing but with two openers and fitted with Thindow double glazed units (As amended by Joinery plan from Agent received 16 September 2013).

Planning ref:
October 2005 P05/W0920/LB
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Status not known
Address:
35 Observatory Close, Benso
Description:
Alteration of fireplace to remove modern brick infill and return Inglenook fireplace.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
14 October 2009 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
203 sqm (2,185 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.