What type of property is Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX is a detached house.

What did Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX sell for?

Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX last sold for £120,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

The current EPC rating for Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3AX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX heated?

The latest EPC at Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX located?

Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX sits in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

Police records around Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX 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.

Which schools serve Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

The closest primary school to Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX is Sutton Valence Primary School (576m).

How well connected is Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX?

The closest bus stop to Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, ME17 3AX is The Harbour, 541m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3AX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Coombe Farm

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

Coombe Farm is a detached house in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3AX). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 151.7% above the 2025 sale of £120,000. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £120,000 — fresh data. At 57 m² it's 27.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE44toD61

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

WoodLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

May 2024from Mar 2024

EPC improved fromD61toC76

Main Fuel

LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

May 2026from May 2024

EPC improved fromC76toD59

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Coombe Farm, The Studio, Sutton Valence Hill, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Coombe Farm has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in ME17 3AX: £395,000 (2002–2002).

Nearby sales in ME17 3AX

Pencroft, Sutton Valence Hill, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3AX
Sold May 2002
£395,000

On the street

Versus other Sutton Valence Hill homes

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

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.5 km

The Harbour — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sutton Valence Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 3AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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