What type of property is 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS last change hands?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS last sold for £595,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,150 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and August 2018, 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS rose from £300,150 to £595,000, a change of £294,850. That works out to roughly +29% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (2,164 sq ft), around 67 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension granted in May 2016 under ref. MC/16/1724. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS located?

2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS sits in Chattenden, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

Police records around 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

The closest primary school to 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS is Chattenden Primary School (994m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, ME3 8NS is Lodge Hill Lane, 219m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8NS

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

201 m²

2164 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Farm Cottages

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

2 Farm Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chattenden, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 29% per year. Sold August 2018 for £595,000.

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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Energy

Energy performance

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Current Certificate

May 2018

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 2 Farm Cottages, Lodge Hill Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8NS

3decisions1extensions12documents5nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2003
Full
Outcome in report
Construction of detached double garage with pitched roof incorporating living accommodation at ground level and in roof space (demolition of existing garage)
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
MC/03/0010
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DemolitionMay 2016Decision
DemolitionMay 2016Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Current estimate

£651,000

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Last sold (2018)

£595,000

Growth on file: 29.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2018Most recent
£595,000
+98.2%over 2 years
11 December 2015
£300,150

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Area

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Full Rochester report

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

Crime

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lodge Hill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Chattenden Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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