2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY
About 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
- LandYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 August 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
High performance glazing installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
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- Sept 2025ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a two storey side extension.
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/502472/FULL
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsJan 2026Decision
Unlock 2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY's full planning history
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Sales history & valuation
£572,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£380,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
10 October 2024Most recent
£380,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in ME15 0NY: £655,000 (2021–2021).
Versus other Charlton Lane homes
2 Elmscroft Farm Cottages outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
88 (B)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
174 m²
Street avg 88 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.2 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB







