Orchard House The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DR is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 2,282 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 £709,563 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jan 2024 for £696,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,563, representing a 1.9% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £709,563 is:

  • 20.5% higher than the average property price on The Street
  • 17.0% higher than the average in the ME17 1DR postcode area
  • and 101.6% 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 7 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
2282 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£709,563
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Orchard House The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jun 2023.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and underfloor heating, oil to boiler and radiators, oil, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME17 1DR

6 th / 22
Price Rank
17% higher than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
33% bigger than average
13 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME17 1DR , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£709,563
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
19 Jan 2024
£696,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2131 sq ft
sale price: £675,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 8
size: 2002 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2014
rooms: 6
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2013
rooms: 7
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £770,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2023
rooms: 7
size: 2185 sq ft
sale price: £800,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at Orchard House The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Jan 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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