Ryecroft, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
About Ryecroft
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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
- GarageDouble, Integral
- Notable viewsYes
- Corner plotYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Jul 2022ConditionsIn report
Details pursuant to condition 4 (soft and hard landscaping) of 20/01529/FUL.
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 22/01147/DETAIL
- Aug 2020DemolitionFullIn 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
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Ryecroft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£1,057,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£845,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 October 2019Most recent
£845,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN16 1ET: £684,334 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in TN16 1ET
8 Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
Sold Mar 2024
£365,000Ralwin, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
Sold Jun 2021
£1,225,000Wordsworth House, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
Sold Feb 2021
£925,000Kenwood, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
Sold Jan 2019
£565,000The Corner House, Buckham Thorns Road, Westerham, TN16 1ET
Sold Jan 2018
£684,334
Everything we know about Ryecroft, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Buckham Thorns Road homes
On floor area, Ryecroft stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,051
Street avg £4,913
Floor Area
277 m²
Street avg 171 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 6.5 t/year
Years Held
7 years
Street avg 8 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB