What type of property is Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT sell for?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT last sold for £280,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and August 2012, Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT rose from £245,000 to £280,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

The current EPC rating for Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT heated?

The latest EPC at Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT have?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT has 2 approved extension applications on file including front extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT is in council tax band E.

Where is Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT located?

Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT sits in Challock, Ashford, Ashford. It falls within the TN25 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

Police records around Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

The closest primary school to Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT is Challock Primary School (221m).

What transport links are near Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT?

The closest bus stop to Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, TN25 4BT is The Stag, 336m away. In total there are 3 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BT

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Cosy Cottage

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

Cosy Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Challock, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 4BT). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 sits 54.6% above the 2012 sale of £280,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemOil

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Apr 2012

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Sept 2024from May 2012

Main Fuel

GasOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

4 applications on record at Cosy Cottage, 1, Church Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4BT

4decisions4extensions25documents

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2007
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Erection of extension to form a kitchen and proposed entrance canopy
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
06/02262/AS
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchMay 2012Decision
PorchMay 2012Decision

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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

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£280,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2012Most recent
£280,000
+14.3%over 6 years
3 July 2006
£245,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Ashford report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Stag — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Challock Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN25 4BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 4BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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