What kind of home is Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL last change hands?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL last sold for £675,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL have?

The current EPC rating for Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (1,830 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RH13 0SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL use?

The latest EPC at Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in January 2020 under ref. DC/19/2050. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL in?

Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL sits in Slinfold, Horsham, Horsham. It falls within the RH13 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

Police records around Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL 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.

What schools are near Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

The closest primary school to Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL is Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School (1.2km).

What transport links are near Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL?

The closest bus stop to Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, RH13 0SL is Bakers Hill Farm, 790m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0SL

Notable views3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

170 m²

1830 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Bay Leaves Cottage

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

Bay Leaves Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Slinfold, Horsham, Horsham (RH13 0SL). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £907,000 is 34.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 18.5% below the postcode norm. Sold September 2018 for £675,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Bay Leaves Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2027

9 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Bay Leaves Cottage, Hayes Lane, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0SL

3decisions1extensions40documents6nearby

Nov 2005
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Detached garage
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DC/05/2135
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ConditionsMay 2020Decision
ExtensionJan 2020Decision

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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.

Bay Leaves Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£907,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£675,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 September 2018Most recent
£675,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RH13 0SL: £700,000 (2025–2006).

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Comparables

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

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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

0.8 km

Bakers Hill Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RH13 0SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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