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Fairseat Farmhouse, Vigo Road, Fairseat, Sevenoaks, TN15 7LU

10 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
318 m²
3423 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Fairseat Farmhouse

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

Fairseat Farmhouse is a six-bedroom detached house in Fairseat, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks (TN15 7LU). It has a recorded floor area of 318 m² (around 3423 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 318 m² the property is well over the postcode median (204 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £1,245,000 sits 111% above the 2012 sale of £590,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 51.5% below the postcode norm. 10 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (June 2012).

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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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms5
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • Period featuresYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

Fairseat Farmhouse's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromE39toD64
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation
NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Fairseat Farmhouse, Vigo Road, Fairseat, Sevenoaks, TN15 7LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

  1. Dec 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    T1 (Applicant reference) 1 x Ash - Fell to ground level and grind out stump - tree removal due to extensive cavity in the root plate and considerable lean. the tree is also in close proximity to the property therefore removal is deemed the best option for preventative maintenance

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    23/03109
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2016
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Construction of flint stone and brick wall along north west side boundary

    Documents
    47 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00235/FL
    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.

Fairseat Farmhouse valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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On the street

Versus other Vigo Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Fairseat Farmhouse lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,855

Street avg £3,225

Strongly below

Floor Area

318 m²

Street avg 257 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.7 t/year

Street avg 13.7 t/year

Above
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.

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

0.9 km

Vigo Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Culverstone Green Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN15 7LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN15 7LU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN15 7LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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