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Christmas Cottage, Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Christmas Cottage

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

Christmas Cottage is a detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1JE). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (79 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2030

3 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Christmas Cottage, Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Christmas Cottage, Forge Meadow, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1JE

3decisions3extensions46documents15nearby
  1. Apr 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of single storey extension to south-west elevation and new replacement garage

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    15/500577/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AnnexDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 15 notable nearby
  • The 46 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Christmas Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1JE: £232,000 (2025–2012).

On the street

Versus other Forge Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Christmas Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Christmas Cottage

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£548k

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1 Boxfield Close, Harrietsham

ME17 1FP

4 bed2 bath
£501k

1 Alexander Road, Harrietsham

ME17 1FG

4 bed2 bath
£492k

1 Butler Close, Harrietsham

ME17 1FR

£482k

1 Bank Cottages, Lower Street, Broomfield

ME17 1PX

£477k

1 Burgess Cottages, Upper Street, Leeds

ME17 1SP

3 bed
£654k

1 Arch Vale, Le Mote Place, Leeds

ME17 1WN

£413k

1 Brunger Close, Harrietsham

ME17 1GU

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.
Full Maidstone report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Percival's Rest — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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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 ME17 1JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME17 1JE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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