Laurel Cottage Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AP is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,066 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 £406,295 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2015 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,295, representing a 47.7% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £406,295 is:

  • 32.2% lower than the average property price on Ashford Road
  • 33.5% lower than the average in the TN26 3AP postcode area
  • and 0.7% 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 23 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£406,295
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Laurel Cottage Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Sep 2024.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Jan 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly multiple glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to TN26 3AP

8 th / 12
Price Rank
34% lower than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
1 st / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in TN26 3AP , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 7 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 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£406,295
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+48 %
11 Sep 2015
£275,000
Leasehold
-3.5 %
12 Nov 2007
£285,000
Leasehold
+64.7 %
22 Feb 2001
£173,000
Leasehold
+34.1 %
29 Mar 1999
£129,000
Leasehold
+53.6 %
10 Jul 1996
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1104 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 30 May 2013
rooms: 6
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £412,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at Laurel Cottage Ashford Road, Bethersden, Ashford, TN26 3AP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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