Forge Cottage Tonbridge Road, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9NH is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,851 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £720,004 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jun 2022 for £696,100. Since then, the value has increased by £23,904, representing a 3.4% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £720,004 is:

  • 103.8% higher than the average property price on Tonbridge Road
  • 51.0% higher than the average in the ME16 9NH postcode area
  • and 104.6% higher than the average price for Maidstone 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 28 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in ME16 9NH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1851 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£720,004
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Forge Cottage Tonbridge Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9NH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Oct 2016.

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 28 Jul 2016. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity 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 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to ME16 9NH

2 nd / 16
Price Rank
51% higher than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME16 9NH , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 16. 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 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£720,004
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
23 Jun 2022
£696,100
Leasehold
+26.6 %
19 Dec 2014
£550,000
Leasehold
+22.2 %
21 Oct 2005
£450,000
Leasehold
+86.3 %
25 Feb 2000
£241,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £700,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £560,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2015
rooms: 8
size: 1787 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2013
rooms: 8
size: 1574 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2012

Data Sources

The property at Forge Cottage Tonbridge Road, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9NH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Jun 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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