5, Observatory Field, BS25 1LL
5 Observatory Field is a 177 m² / 1,905 sq ft detached home in Winscombe. It sold for £572,500 in November 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £697k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £549k to £742k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Nov 2018 £572,500 5.2% 3.0% May 2002 New build New £249,950 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 5, Observatory Field.
- Internal area
- 177 square metres (1,905 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £3,234 per square metre (£300 per square foot) in Nov 2018. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,939 per square metre (£366 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Nov 2018 £572,500 £3,234 £697,185 £3,939 May 2002 £249,950 £1,412 £611,262 £3,453 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 177 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 £697,185. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Winscombe are now selling for between £3,100 and £4,190 per square metre (£287 and £389 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 177 m², this implies a valuation between £549,000 and £742,000. 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
- 3
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Planning ref:
- July 2005 05/P/1302/F
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved with conditions
- Address:
- 5 Observatory Field, Winscombe, Somerset,
- Description:
- Extension of existing double garage and roof alterations to create two storey attached annex accommodation
- Planning ref:
- September 2002 02/P/1592/F
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved with conditions
- Address:
- 5 Observatory Field, Winscombe, Somerset,
- Description:
- Erection of fences; move existing fences and erection of summerhouse and shed and greenhouse; variation of building exclusion zone restriction
- Summary:
- 18 March 2016 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached Bungalow , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
- Area:
- 177 sqm (1,905 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
5 Observatory Field is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £697,185.
- Based on an internal area of 177 m² and recent prices in Winscombe, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £549,000 to £742,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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