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2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY

EPC BNotable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
174 m²
1873 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages

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

2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0NY). It has a recorded floor area of 174 m² (around 1873 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2026) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in November 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 174 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £572,000 sits 50.5% above the 2024 sale of £380,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £380,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • 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.

2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.2 t/year
Occupancy

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from Nov 2023
EPC improved fromE40toB88
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC BPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages.

2 applications on record at 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY

1 live now
1decisions1extensions13documents1nearby
  1. Sept 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of a two storey side extension.

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    25/502472/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

Unlock 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£572,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£380,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2024Most recent

    £380,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in ME15 0NY: £655,000 (2021–2021).

On the street

Versus other Charlton Lane homes

Three headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

88 (B)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

174 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

0.3 km

Goulston Bungalows — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

East Farleigh Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.