Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2019 £350,000 4.3% 2.0%
Dec 2005 £195,000 5.6% 3.6%
Aug 2003 £172,000 10.0% 8.2%
Jul 1996 £87,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 68, Colby Drive.

Floorplan 68
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Internal area
158 square metres (1,701 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,215 per square metre (£206 per square foot) in Dec 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,964 per square metre (£275 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2019 £350,000 £2,215 £468,296 £2,964
Dec 2005 £195,000 £1,234 £371,082 £2,349
Aug 2003 £172,000 £1,089 £412,927 £2,613
Jul 1996 £87,000 £551 £504,142 £3,191

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 158 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 £468,296. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Thurmaston are now selling for between £2,840 and £3,740 per square metre (£263 and £347 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 158 m², this implies a valuation between £449,000 and £591,000. 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
Plot size
494 square metres (5,317 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 68 Colby Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 19/09/2019. It last appeared Jan 2020.
Photos:

There are 14 archived estate agent listing photos for 68 Colby Drive.

Photos for 68 Colby Drive
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2021 P/21/1520/2
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation.

Planning ref:
June 2021 P/21/1397/2
Type:
Unknown type
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
Garage conversion to annex (Self Assessment form A completed)

Planning ref:
June 2021 P/21/1398/2
Type:
Unknown type
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
Garage conversion to annex (Self Assessment form B completed)

Planning ref:
June 2021 P/21/1399/2
Type:
Unknown type
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
Replace existing wall to the same height and install iron gates (Self Assessment form F completed)

Planning ref:
June 2021 P/21/1400/2
Type:
Unknown type
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
Garage conversion to annex (Self Assessment form D completed)

Planning ref:
March 2020 P/20/0223/2
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire,
Description:
The erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.0m, with a maximum height of 3.65m, and height to the eaves of 2.4m.

Planning ref:
July 2004 P/04/1777/2
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire,
Description:
Erection of two-storey extension to rear, dormer window roof extensions to sides and single storey extension to side. (Revised scheme - P/03/3182/2).

Planning ref:
December 2003 P/03/3182/2
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
68 Colby Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire,
Description:
Erection of extension to side and rear of detached dwelling.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
05 July 2023 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
214 sqm (2,303 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, with external insulation. Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
17 April 2023 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
214 sqm (2,303 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, with external insulation. Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
13 August 2019 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
158 sqm (1,701 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, with external insulation. Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
12 November 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1976 to 1982
Area:
132 sqm (1,421 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
29 October 2014 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
150 sqm (1,615 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.