Copper Beeches, Walkhurst Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AP
About Copper Beeches
Copper Beeches is a detached house in Benenden, Cranbrook, Cranbrook (TN17 4AP). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2296 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2011) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on bottled lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include partial demolition and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,191,000 is 21.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 61.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.
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Risks
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Sold prices
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Trends
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Energy performance
Copper Beeches's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 May 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Mar 2014DemolitionFullIn report
Construction of grass tennis court with green chain link fencing around it, swimming pool and decking, replacement shed with air source pump, demolition of dilapidated garage
- Documents
- 18 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/00100/HOUSE
- Oct 2010AmendmentIn report
Non-material amendment in relation to TW/09/03823/HOUSE - Removal of proposed brick chimney from designs
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/03185/NMAMD
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Sales history & valuation
£1,191,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 7 years.
£977,500
Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
14 September 2016Most recent
£977,500
+77.4%over 7 years20 July 2009
£551,100
Median price across the last 3 sales in TN17 4AP: £765,000 (2022–2001).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.6 km
Goddard's Green Farm — bus stop.
Closest school
1.5 km
Benenden Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.7dB