Birchtree Cottage Glebe Close, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £385,606 , which equates to approximately £448 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2020 for £325,000. Since then, the value has increased by £60,606, representing a 18.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £385,606 is:

  • 1.7% lower than the average property price on Glebe Close
  • 5.0% higher than the average in the TN27 8NG postcode area
  • and 6.4% higher than the average price for Ashford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 11 October 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£385,606
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£448
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Birchtree Cottage Glebe Close, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2018.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Mar 2016, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to TN27 8NG

7 th / 12
Price Rank
5% higher than average
9 th / 12
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
5 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in TN27 8NG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£385,606
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
25 Sep 2020
£325,000
Leasehold
+39.6 %
25 Sep 2020
£232,865
Leasehold
-16.8 %
6 Jan 2017
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 890 sq ft
sale price: £280,500
sale date: 1 Sep 2017
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2010
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 1 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at Birchtree Cottage Glebe Close, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8NG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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