2 New Barn Farm Cottages, Malmaynes Hall Road, Upper Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SQ
About 2 New Barn Farm Cottages
2 New Barn Farm Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Upper Stoke, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in November 2003. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £593,000 sits 91.3% above the 2003 sale of £310,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
- LandYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 applications on record at 2 New Barn Farm Cottages, Malmaynes Hall Road, Upper Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SQ
- Jan 2012ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the extension of existing outbuilding; swimming pool; decking and cesspit
- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- MC/11/2781
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJun 2012Decision
- ExtensionFeb 2012Decision
Unlock 2 New Barn Farm Cottages, Malmaynes Hall Road, Upper Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SQ's full planning history
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
- The 38 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
2 New Barn Farm Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£593,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 6 years.
£310,000
Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
18 November 2003Most recent
£310,000
+113.8%over 5 years17 December 1997
£145,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in ME3 9SQ: £135,000 (2003–1997).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.8 km
The Fenn Bell — bus stop.
Closest school
2.6 km
Leigh Academy High Halstow. 2 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.3dB







