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The Old Forge, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1AP

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
71 m²
766 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 36
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old Forge

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

The Old Forge is a three-bedroom detached house in Hothfield, Ashford, Ashford (TN26 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 766 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (October 2010) shows an F (score 36), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 55), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

11 years since the last transfer (February 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 45.8% above the 2015 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
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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.

The Old Forge'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F36
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC FExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Forge, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Forge has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£236,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 February 2015Most recent

    £236,000

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Forge

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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

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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 Oak View, Shadoxhurst

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£521k

1 Hall Farm Cottage, West Street, Hothfield

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£579k

1 Meadow View, Hothfield

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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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Woolpack — bus stop.

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 TN26 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for TN26 1AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for TN26 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.1dB

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 The Old Forge, Maidstone Road, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.