The most expensive homes sold in Epping Forest this year

However, since then the market has recovered with people looking to find new homes, many taking into consideration the fact they can effectively work from home.

During the height of the lockdown, people were advised to delay house moves. Rules also prevented in-person house viewings.

From May 13, estate agents in England could conduct viewings, but this was not enough to boost house sales in June – with just one house sold within the area that month.

In July, Rightmove reported a boom in the market, with more than £37 billion worth of property sales within the UK.

Data from the Land Registry shows all property sales in Epping Forest this year.

So we have listed the most expensive properties sold so far in 2020.

5 Shelley Grove, Loughton – £2,700,000

This four bedroom detached house also boasts two reception rooms and a 0.34 acre plot.

This house was sold in March, almost two weeks before Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the UK into lockdown on March 23.

Thrift House, Gravel Lane, Chigwell – £2,350,000

This six-bed detached mansion was sold on January 30.

4 Parkland Close, Chigwell – £1,950,000

This five bedroom home also boasts four bathrooms and three reception rooms.

It was sold on January 6.

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