What kind of home is Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD is a detached house.

When did Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD last change hands?

Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD last sold for £425,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

The current EPC rating for Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (2,368 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD use?

The latest EPC at Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD had any planning applications?

Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2019 under ref. 19/00255. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD in?

Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD sits in Capel-le-ferne, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

Police records around Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

The closest primary school to Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD is Capel-le-Ferne Primary School (159m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD?

The closest bus stop to Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, CT18 7HD is Alexandra Road, 569m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, Capel Le Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HD

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

220 m²

2368 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Sunny Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Sunny Cottage is a detached house in Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 220 m² (around 2368 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £705,000 sits 65.9% above the 2019 sale of £425,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold January 2019 for £425,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Dec 2018

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sunny Cottage, Green Lane, Capel Le Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2019
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Rear of property
Raising of roof height to facilitate first floor extension with terrace and balustrade, erection of two storey rear extension, attached garage to the side elevation and front porch extension.
Agent
Halshaw Architecture Ltd.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
19/00255
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Sunny Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£705,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 January 2019Most recent
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7HD: £195,000 (2018–2006).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Folkestone district page.

Full Folkestone report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CT18 7HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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