The Birches, GU32 2BN
The Birches is a 121 m² / 1,302 sq ft detached home in Petersfield. It sold for £750,000 in July 2025. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £721k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £599k to £743k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Jul 2025 £750,000 3.5% 0.5% Sep 2014 £515,000 0.8% -1.7% Jul 2007 £485,000 49.1% 45.3% Jan 2006 £270,000 23.3% 21.4% Mar 2002 £120,000 na na - Internal area
- 121 square metres (1,302 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £6,198 per square metre (£576 per square foot) in Jul 2025. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,956 per square metre (£553 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Jul 2025 £750,000 £6,198 £720,669 £5,956 Sep 2014 £515,000 £4,256 £669,488 £5,533 Jul 2007 £485,000 £4,008 £802,861 £6,635 Jan 2006 £270,000 £2,231 £539,195 £4,456 Mar 2002 £120,000 £992 £318,526 £2,632 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 121 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 £720,669. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Petersfield are now selling for between £4,950 and £6,140 per square metre (£459 and £570 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 121 m², this implies a valuation between £599,000 and £743,000. 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
- E
- Plot size
- 705 square metres (7,589 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- May 2011 SDNP/39564/002
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- The Birches, Rockpits Lane, Steep Marsh, Petersfield
- Description:
- CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO GARDEN USE
- Planning ref:
- May 2006 39564/001
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- The Birches, Rockpits Lane, Steep Marsh, Petersfield
- Description:
- SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE AND REAR (AS AMENDED BY PLANS RECEIVED 03/05/06)
- Summary:
- 23 January 2025 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached Bungalow , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
- Area:
- 121 sqm (1,302 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
- Summary:
- 06 June 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached Bungalow , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
- Area:
- 125 sqm (1,345 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, with internal insulation. Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.
The Birches 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 £720,669.
- Based on an internal area of 121 m² and recent prices in Petersfield, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £599,000 to £743,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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