What type of property is 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS last change hands?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS last sold for £695,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,999 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and June 2025, 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS rose from £249,999 to £695,000, a change of £445,001. That works out to roughly +9.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS had any planning applications?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS has council approval for an extension granted in July 2014 under ref. DC/14/0632. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS located?

2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS sits in Barns Green, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

Police records around 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS show an average of 118 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (19% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

The closest primary school to 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS is Barns Green Primary School (719m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, RH13 0NS is Sandhills, 317m away. The nearest rail option is Christs Hospital Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0NS

Solar panels1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Ark Cottages

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

2 Ark Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Barns Green, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 0NS). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Period features are noted in the property record.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £695,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.2% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF27toC71

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0NS

1decisions1extensions12documents6nearby

Jul 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Side extension and rear dormer extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
DC/14/0632
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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.

2 Ark Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£675,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£695,000

Growth on file: 9.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2025Most recent
£695,000
+178.0%over 11 years
31 October 2013
£249,999

Median price across the last 2 sales in RH13 0NS: £322,250 (2016–2013).

Nearby sales in RH13 0NS

1 Ark Cottages, Plumtree Cross Lane, Barns Green, Horsham, RH13 0NS
Sold Apr 2016
£380,000

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Area

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Full Horsham report

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

Crime

118/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Sandhills — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Barns Green Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RH13 0NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 0NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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