Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2013 £1,000,000 4.9% 2.2%
Sep 2005 £675,000 11.2% 9.3%
Jan 2001 £410,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for The Orchards, Duck Lane.

Floorplan The Orchards
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Internal area
216 square metres (2,325 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,629 per square metre (£430 per square foot) in Dec 2013. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,492 per square metre (£696 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2013 £1,000,000 £4,630 £1,618,305 £7,492
Sep 2005 £675,000 £3,125 £1,416,238 £6,557
Jan 2001 £410,000 £1,898 £1,310,200 £6,066

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 216 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,618,305. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Stevenage are now selling for between £4,550 and £5,770 per square metre (£422 and £536 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 216 m², this implies a valuation between £983,000 and £1,246,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
2,527 square metres (27,200 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for The Orchards Duck Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 19/11/2013. It last appeared Jan 2014.
Photos:

There are 8 archived estate agent listing photos for The Orchards Duck Lane.

Photos for The Orchards Duck Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2021 3/21/0752/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
Single storey front extension with roof light.

Planning ref:
May 2021 X/21/0162/CND
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
Discharge condition 4 (trees) attached to 3/18/0962/HH

Planning ref:
February 2021 3/20/2582/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
Proposed outbuilding

Planning ref:
November 2020 3/20/1937/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
First floor rear extension.

Planning ref:
October 2019 3/19/1734/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
Demolition of rear porch and construction of new two storey rear extension and first floor rear extension.

Planning ref:
July 2018 3/18/0962/HH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Orchards Duck Lane Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire
Description:
Demolition of rear porch. Proposed two storey rear extension incorporating rear first floor juliet balcony and including new chimney breast. New first floor rear and side window openings and alterations to openings.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 May 2013 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
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Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built None to None
Area:
216 sqm (2,325 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.