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Ryecroft, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET

EPC BNotable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
277 m²
2982 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About Ryecroft

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

Ryecroft is a four-bedroom detached house in Westerham (TN16 1ET). It has a recorded floor area of 277 m² (around 2982 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2022 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2022) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 277 m² the property is well over the postcode median (190 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,057,000 is 25.1% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £845,000 in October 2019.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageDouble, Integral
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

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

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Oct 2018
EPC improved fromE54toB86
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ryecroft, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

  1. Jul 2022
    Conditions
    In report

    Details pursuant to condition 4 (soft and hard landscaping) of 20/01529/FUL.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    22/01147/DETAIL
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2020
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Demolition of existing four bedroom dwelling including integral garages, erection of new three bedroom dwelling with integral garage, landscaping, new gates and wall.

    Documents
    28 docs on file
    Reference
    20/01529/FUL
    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.

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

Current estimate

£1,057,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£845,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 October 2019Most recent

    £845,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN16 1ET: £684,334 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Buckham Thorns Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Ryecroft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,051

Street avg £4,913

Strongly below

Floor Area

277 m²

Street avg 171 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

7 years

Street avg 8 years

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Paddock — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN16 1ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN16 1ET

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN16 1ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ryecroft, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.