What kind of home is Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN is a semi-detached house.

When did Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN last change hands?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN last sold for £675,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

The current EPC rating for Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2016 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (2,540 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN17 2AN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN use?

The latest EPC at Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN has council approval for an extension granted in March 2017 under ref. 17/00263/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN in?

Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN sits in Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook. It falls within the TN17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

Police records around Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN 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.

What schools are near Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

The closest primary school to Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN is Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (1.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cranbrook School (2.7km).

What transport links are near Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN?

The closest bus stop to Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, TN17 2AN is Mill Lane, 1.1km away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

236 m²

2540 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Lorne House

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

Lorne House is a semi-detached house in Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 2AN). It has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (around 2540 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 236 m² it's 20.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (197 m² median across 12 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £951,000 is 40.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 20.1% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromG15toD59

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%52%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lorne House, Starvenden Lane, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Lorne House has an approved extension on the planning record.

Mar 2017
ExtensionFull
In report
Demolition of existing single storey projection and erection of new two storey extension to West and North elevation.
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
17/00263/FULL
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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.

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

Current estimate

£951,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£675,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 July 2016Most recent
£675,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN17 2AN: £900,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in TN17 2AN

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On the street

Versus other Starvenden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,860

Street avg £3,403

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Floor Area

236 m²

Street avg 305 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 8.8 t/year

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Coach Gates Cottages, The Street, Frittenden

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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

1.1 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN17 2AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

40.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN17 2AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 20 points of interest in total.

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Common questions

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