Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2003 £552,000 13.7% 12.2%
Dec 2000 £390,000 na na
Internal area
157 square metres (1,690 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,515 per square metre (£327 per square foot) in Aug 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £8,876 per square metre (£825 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2003 £552,000 £3,516 £1,393,460 £8,876
Dec 2000 £390,000 £2,484 £1,278,700 £8,145

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 157 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 £1,393,460. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Loudwater are now selling for between £5,380 and £7,100 per square metre (£499 and £659 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 157 m², this implies a valuation between £845,000 and £1,115,000. 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
G
Plot size
749 square metres (8,062 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for Elm Cottage Chess Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 24/10/2013. It last appeared Nov 2013.
Photos:

There are 6 archived estate agent listing photos for Elm Cottage Chess Lane.

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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2021 21/2112/TPO
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Elm Cottage Chess Lane Loudwater Hertfordshire
Description:
T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Front garden, Front boundary - approx. height - 14m Approx Crown Spread Diameter - 12m Reduce crown by around 3m height and 2m spread, pruning to suitable growth points. Sever and clear a 1m section of Ivy from the circumference of the stem and treat stumps with glyphosate herbicide to help prevent regrowth Reason - As per customers wishes, to maintain at a reasonable size for the space and reduce encroachment/debris over public road and garden while keeping good balance. T2 - Cypress (Cupressus sp.) Location - Rear garden, Rear boundary - Approx Height - 10m Prune side of crown overhanging garage back by around 1m Reason - To reduce encroachment and debris. To help rebalance the crown. T3 - Cypress (Cupressus sp.) - Rear garden, Right hand boundary - Height - 9m Location Trim side of crown (over hot tub area) hard back without losing green foliage cover. Reason - to reduce encroachment/debris over hot tub.

Planning ref:
September 2020 20/1630/TPO
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Elm Cottage Chess Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshire
Description:
T1 - Cedar - Fell

Planning ref:
May 2011 11/0804/TPO
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Elm Cottage Chess Lane Loudwater Rickmansworth Hertfordshir
Description:
Fell Silver Birch to ground level
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 August 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
157 sqm (1,690 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.