The Hawthorns Lenham Heath Road, Lenham Heath, Maidstone, ME17 2BU is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,206 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 £416,796 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2009 for £237,750. Since then, the value has increased by £179,046, representing a 75.3% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £416,796 is:

  • 20.2% lower than the average property price on Lenham Heath Road
  • 9.3% lower than the average in the ME17 2BU postcode area
  • and 18.4% higher than the average price for Maidstone 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 13 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£416,796
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

The Hawthorns Lenham Heath Road, Lenham Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2016.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators 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 13 Mar 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 114.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, lpg).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to ME17 2BU

7 th / 10
Price Rank
9% lower than average
2 nd / 6
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME17 2BU , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 6 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 2nd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£416,796
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
16 Dec 2009
£237,750
Leasehold
-4.9 %
15 Jun 2007
£249,995
Leasehold
+18.5 %
19 Mar 2007
£211,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1085 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at The Hawthorns Lenham Heath Road, Lenham Heath, Maidstone, ME17 2BU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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