What type of property is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL last sold for £150,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

The current EPC rating for Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL is F with a score of 34 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TN17 1AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL heated?

The latest EPC at Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Has Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL was a refusal for renovation (ref. 25/00266/LBC) in April 2025. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL is in council tax band C.

Where is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL located?

Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL sits in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

Police records around Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

The closest primary school to Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL is Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School (541m).

How well connected is Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL?

The closest bus stop to Fountain House, High Street, TN17 1AL is War Memorial, 20m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Fountain House, High Street, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AL

6 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 34

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Fountain House

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

Fountain House is a mid-terrace house in Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows an F (score 34), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 61), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 sits 175.3% above the 2024 sale of £150,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £150,000.

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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.

Fountain House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

F34

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromF31toD67

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2023from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromD67toF34

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Fountain House, High Street, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Fountain House was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2025
RenovationHeritage
In report
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of wooden door with UPVC (works commenced)
Listed
Documents
31 docs on file
Reference
25/00266/LBC
View planning record
Jun 2024
RenovationHeritage
In report
Listed Building Consent - Removal of partition arch between kitchen and dining room, relocation of door between dining room and snug, relocation of bathroom from east-west to north-south orientation (works carried out)
Listed
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
24/01024/LBC
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.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 July 2024Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in TN17 1AL: £173,000 (2021–1996).

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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 Cranbrook district page.

Full Cranbrook report

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Goudhurst and Kilndown 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 TN17 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 14 points of interest in total.

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