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Arden Cottage, Kempes Corner, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EP

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
213 m²
2293 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Arden Cottage

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

Arden Cottage is a detached house in Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 4EP). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £728,000 is 47.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 49.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in September 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Arden Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Mar 2016
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Arden Cottage, Kempes Corner, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Arden Cottage has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at Arden Cottage, Kempes Corner, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EP

2decisions2extensions17documents
  1. Aug 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Sun room extension and rear extension to create a unit for dependent relatives.

    Reference
    02/01022/AS
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Arden Cottage has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£728,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£495,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 September 2016Most recent

    £495,000

    +99.6%over 14 years

  2. 18 April 2002

    £248,000

    +65.3%over 2 years

  3. 19 January 2000

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN25 4EP: £705,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Kempes Corner homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Arden Cottage lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,324

Street avg £4,373

Strongly below

Floor Area

213 m²

Street avg 184 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Arden Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£833k

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£580k

1 Freathy Lane, Kennington

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5 bed
£554k

1 Dexter Close, Kennington

TN25 4QG

5 bed3 bath
£450k

1 Denelees, The Lees, Boughton Lees

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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 Ashford district page.
Full Ashford report

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

Crime

63/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Kempe's Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN25 4EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Arden Cottage, Kempes Corner, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, TN25 4EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.