What kind of home is Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL is a detached house.

When did Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL last change hands?

Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL last sold for £620,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

The current EPC rating for Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in May 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL has a recorded floor area of 327 m² (3,516 sq ft). That makes it about 192% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1TL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL use?

The latest EPC at Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL have?

The most recent planning decision at Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL was a refusal for mixed (ref. 22/502611/LBC) in August 2022. Earlier filings include 22 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL in?

Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL sits in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

Police records around Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL 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 Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

The closest primary school to Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL is Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School (369m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL?

The closest bus stop to Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, ME17 1TL is Forge Lane, 155m away. The nearest rail option is Hollingbourne Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TL

26 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

327 m²

3516 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Abbey Farm House

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

Abbey Farm House is a detached house in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1TL). It has a recorded floor area of 327 m² (around 3516 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2009) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The latest certificate is from May 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

26 planning records sit against the property, 22 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, an annexe, partial demolition and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent and conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Today's modelled estimate of £686,000 is 10.6% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £620,000 in May 2019.

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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.

Abbey Farm House'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 01 May 2019

Current Certificate

May 2009

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

15.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 May 2019

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A partial demolition application was refused at Abbey Farm House in 2022.

26 applications on record at Abbey Farm House, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TL

26decisions1extensions767documents15nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolitionChange of useListed buildingConservation area

Apr 2012
Heritage
Outcome in report
An application for listed building consent for repairs to chimney and fireplace as shown on drawing no.19783A/01 and a Statement of Historical Significance received on 24/02/12.
Listed
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
12/0352
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ConditionsSept 2025Decision
ConditionsJul 2025Decision

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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.

Abbey Farm House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£686,000

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Last sold (2019)

£620,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2019Most recent
£620,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME17 1TL: £330,500 (2021–1996).

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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.

Full Maidstone report

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

0.2 km

Forge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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