Freshfields, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
About Freshfields
Freshfields is a four-bedroom detached house in Brook, Ashford, Ashford (TN25 5PH). It has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (around 2088 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 194 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £783,000 sits 64.8% above the 2020 sale of £475,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory, partial demolition and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £475,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at Freshfields, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
- Jun 2020Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Proposed new porch; rear dormer and front/rear rooflights to facilitate loft conversion; extension of existing driveway with new crossover to create in & out drive.
ExtensionPorch- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 20/00510/AS
- More recent applications — locked
- ConservatorySept 2021Decision
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£783,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 16 years.
£475,000
Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
31 January 2020Most recent
£475,000
+48.4%over 16 years1 December 2003
£320,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TN25 5PH: £435,000 (2019–2014).
Nearby sales in TN25 5PH
Brendon, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
Sold May 2019
£400,000Merebridge House, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
Sold Mar 2018
£1,092,500Ennerdale, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
Sold Nov 2016
£435,000Westdown Cottage, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
Sold Dec 2015
£515,000Gresholt, Nats Lane, Brook, Ashford, TN25 5PH
Sold Jul 2014
£407,000
Versus other Nats Lane homes
On years held, Freshfields runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,448
Street avg £4,076
Floor Area
194 m²
Street avg 140 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
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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
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.6 km
Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Brook Community Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB







