What type of property is 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL?

1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL?

1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (1,421 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN15 6BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL located?

1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL sits in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks. It falls within the TN15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL?

The closest primary school to 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL is St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School (1.3km).

How well connected is 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, TN15 6BL is Hever Avenue, 384m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6BL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

132 m²

1421 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Botsom Cottages

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

1 Botsom Cottages is a detached house in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 6BL). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Botsom Cottages, Botsom Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Botsom Cottages has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Botsom Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£667,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN15 6BL: £575,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in TN15 6BL

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On the street

Versus other Botsom Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 149 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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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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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sevenoaks district page.

Full Sevenoaks report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Hever Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN15 6BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 6BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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