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1 New Cottages, High Street, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6LY

6 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 New Cottages

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

1 New Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 6LY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 31.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromE53toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 New Cottages, High Street, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

  1. Nov 2007
    ExtensionHeritage
    In report

    Extension: Two storey

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of two storey extensions.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00196/CAC
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2007
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of two storey extensions.

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00192/FUL
    View planning record

What's in 1 New Cottages, High Street, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, TN15 6LY's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 New Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£315,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 April 2014Most recent

    £315,000

    +8.8%over 6 years
  2. 29 November 2007

    £289,500

    +15.8%over 1 year
  3. 27 April 2006

    £250,000

    +5.0%over 1 year
  4. 23 June 2004

    £238,000

    +36.8%over 2 years
  5. 19 May 2002

    £174,000

    +51.3%over 2 years
  6. 8 August 1999

    £115,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in TN15 6LY: £352,500 (2014–2002).

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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 Sevenoaks district page.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kemsing Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 6LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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