What kind of home is Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN last sold for £685,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £270,000 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and December 2017, Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN rose from £270,000 to £685,000, a change of £415,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

The current EPC rating for Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (2,174 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1LN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN use?

The latest EPC at Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN have?

The most recent planning decision at Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. 22/502509/LBC) in June 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN in?

Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

Is Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN in a safe area?

Police records around Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN show an average of 144 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

The closest primary school to Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (1.6km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN?

The closest bus stop to Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, ME17 1LN is Ulcombe Hill, 1.4km away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 1.8km away.

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Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1LN

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

202 m²

2174 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Manor Barn

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

Manor Barn is a detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1LN). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 3 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2017. At 202 m² it's 23.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (264 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £950,000 is 38.7% above the 2017 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Sept 2026

Current Certificate

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 9 September 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Manor Barn was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at Manor Barn, Fairbourne Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1LN

5decisions2extensions87documents15nearby

Flagged:Listed building

May 2021
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Conversion of existing barn to a dwelling, including erection of a single storey side extension, balcony to first floor and a detached garage and workshop,and creation of a new access from private lane. Demolition of existing outbuildings.
Extension
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
21/500406/FULL
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FullOct 2022Decision
OutbuildingJul 2022Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£950,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£685,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2017Most recent
£685,000
+153.7%over 19 years
5 April 1998
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1LN: £1,060,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in ME17 1LN

On the street

Versus other Fairbourne Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Manor Barn is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,391

Street avg £3,860

Strongly below

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 296 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 12.1 t/year

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Area

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

Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.4 km

Ulcombe Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 1LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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