What was the last sold price for Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS last sold for £248,000 in January 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and January 2003, Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS rose from £90,000 to £248,000, a change of £158,000. That works out to roughly +14.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS had any planning applications?

Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS is in council tax band E.

Which area is Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS in?

Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS sits in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

Police records around Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (383% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

The closest primary school to Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS is Sandling Primary School (1.4km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS?

The closest bus stop to Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, ME14 3DS is The Kings Arms, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DS

4 planning records

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Band E

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About Anvil Cottage

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Anvil Cottage is a property in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3DS). It has council tax band E.

It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.8% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

4 applications on record at Anvil Cottage, Forge Lane, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3DS

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Flagged:DemolitionConservation area

Nov 2004
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of rear conservatory as shown on dwg nos. 10F2 & 20F2 received on 4 October 2004.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
04/1866
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Tree WorksMay 2024Decision
DemolitionOct 2019Decision

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Price

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Last sold (2003)

£248,000

Growth on file: 14.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2003Most recent
£248,000
+175.6%over 7 years
5 September 1995
£90,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in ME14 3DS: £309,000 (2017–2016).

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Nearest stop

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The Kings Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Sandling Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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