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Sundowner, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NL

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
204 m²
2196 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Sundowner

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

Sundowner is a five-bedroom detached house in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0NL). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory and a self-contained annexe. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2015. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 204 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £797,000 is 48.4% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 52.8% below the postcode norm. On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
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  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
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  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
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  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Sundowner's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Apr 2015
Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
Solar HWSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV added

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sundowner, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey front extension application was refused at Sundowner in 2022.

2 applications on record at Sundowner, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NL

2decisions2extensions30documents1nearby
  1. Dec 2021
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Front of property

    Erection of a two storey front extension including enlargement of roof structure.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    21/505497/FULL
    Full record in report
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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.

Sundowner valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Charlton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Sundowner is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,632

Street avg £5,799

Strongly below

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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 Maidstone district page.

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

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Good Intent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

East Farleigh Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME15 0NL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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