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Ashfield Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EX

EPC B11 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
316 m²
3401 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About Ashfield Farm

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

Ashfield Farm is a detached house in Bolnhurst, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2EX). It has a recorded floor area of 316 m² (around 3401 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2017) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2015–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 69% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £933,000 is 37.8% below the 2017 sale of £1,500,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£441/sq ft) was about 23.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include partial demolition and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromF22toB87
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jan 2017from Nov 2016
Main Fuel
GasOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashfield Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

  1. Jul 2018
    Full
    In report

    Canopy to link existing house to existing garage/outbuilding.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    18/00991/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2016
    Demolition And RebuildConditions
    In report

    15/01222/FUL - Condition 8 - Energy Statement (Demolition and rebuild of existing dwelling)

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    16/03597/AOC
    View planning record
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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.

Ashfield Farm has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2015.

Current estimate

£933,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 69.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£1,500,000

Growth on file: 69.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2017Most recent

    £1,500,000

    +275.0%over 2 years
  2. 9 January 2015

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 2EX: £211,000 (2019–1995).

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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 Bedford district page.

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Plough at Bolnhurst — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Kymbrook Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 2EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 14 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ashfield Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.