Bell Cottage The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £737,593 , which equates to approximately £557 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Mar 2020 for £605,000. Since then, the value has increased by £132,593, representing a 21.9% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £737,593 is:

  • 111.4% higher than the average property price on Alexandra Terrace
  • 14.2% lower than the average in the TN25 6NU postcode area
  • and 103.5% higher than the average price for Ashford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£737,593
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£557
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Bell Cottage The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Mar 2019.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Oct 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to TN25 6NU

9 th / 15
Price Rank
14% lower than average
8 th / 8
Size Rank
38% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TN25 6NU , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£737,593
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
13 Mar 2020
£605,000
Leasehold
+37.5 %
7 Jul 2009
£440,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

Bell House The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
rooms: 11
size: 3821 sq ft
sale price: £1,388,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2021
Goodrich Cottage The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
rooms: 7
size: 3251 sq ft
sale price: £592,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2013
Fairlawn The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2013
Cranwell House The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
rooms: 6
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 May 2010
3, Bell Field The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU
rooms: 9
size: 2530 sq ft
sale price: £610,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2009

Data Sources

The property at Bell Cottage The Forstal, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Mar 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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