How many bedrooms does PROSPECT COTTAGE have?

PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET is a 2 bedroom cottage. (Source: Vepler)

What is the EPC rating for PROSPECT COTTAGE?

The current EPC rating for PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET is F with an energy efficiency score of 24. The potential rating is E. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

Is PROSPECT COTTAGE for sale?

PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET is not currently listed for sale or rent on Propbar. (Source: Vepler)

When was PROSPECT COTTAGE last available to rent?

PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET was last available to rent in December 2014 at £1,900 per month. (Source: Vepler)

What is the floor area of PROSPECT COTTAGE?

PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET has a total floor area of 49 square metres (527 sq ft), which is approximately 25 sq m per bedroom. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

PROSPECT COTTAGE, RYE ROAD, Wittersham, TN30 7ET

This is not a sales listing. Propbar data is compiled for informational purposes.

Current rating

F· 24/100

Inefficient

Potential rating

E· 54/100

After improvements

Annual cost

£1,432

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£668/yr

6 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Could reach E

Rated F today — the recommended improvements could lift it to E (24 to 54 out of 100).

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Compliance

Below MEES minimum

Below the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies — letting would need improvements or a registered exemption.

Letting status
Below the EPC E letting minimum — improvements or a registered exemption would be needed.
Below minimum
Green mortgage
Lower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.
Unlikely

Running costs

Save £668/yr

Annual energy cost is around £1,432. Improvements could cut roughly £668 a year.

£1,432/year

£764/year

£668 less a year after 6 improvements

Heating

£1,037/year

No further savings identified

Hot Water

£321/year

Lighting

£74/year

Solid bar shows the cost after improvements; the faded end is the potential saving.

Shows today's estimated yearly cost of heating, hot water and lighting, and how much you could save each year by following the recommended improvements.

Total Cost

£1,432/year

Current cost

£764/year

£668 less

Potential cost after 6 improvements

Heating

£1,037/year

Current cost

£581/year

£456 less

After improvements

Hot Water

£321/year

Current cost

£138/year

£183 less

After improvements

You could save up to £183 a year with 2 improvements

Lighting

£74/year

Current cost

£45/year

£29 less

After improvements

You could save up to £29 a year with 1 improvement

Walls, windows & heating

6 recommendations

How the assessor rated each part of the building, from walls and windows to the heating system.

Building Fabric

Component

Description

Rating

WallsGood

Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

RoofGood

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good

FloorN/A

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

N/A

WindowsVery Poor

Single glazed

Very Poor

Heating Systems

Component

Description

Rating

Main heatingVery Poor

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Heating controlsGood

Programmer and appliance thermostats

Good

Hot waterVery Poor

Electric immersion, standard tariff

Very Poor

LightingPoor

Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets

Poor

Secondary heatingN/A

Room heaters, wood logs

N/A

Environmental impact

Near potential

Environmental score sits at 48/100. The property is broadly at its emissions potential.

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions

High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions

CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

4.7t/yr

For comparison, the average UK home produces about 6 tonnes a year.

Energy use

How much energy the home uses each year.

463kWh/yr

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 6 Apr 2011. Check on GOV.UK Guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Letting rules have exemptions and apply to privately rented homes — check GOV.UK and the PRS Exemptions Register before relying on this.

Property Information

2 Bedrooms

Cottage

A two-bedroom cottage at PROSPECT COTTAGE, TN30 7ET. It offers around 49 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of F. Nearby shops include Tesco Tenterden, Waitrose Tenterden and Budgens Tenterden, the closest about 6.7 km away. The nearest stations are Wittersham Road Railway Station, Rye Railway Station and Appledore Railway Station, around 5.0 km away. The Environment Agency records no modelled flood risk at this address.

Sale Analysis

Last Asking Price

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Not currently listed

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX

Range £XXX – £XXX

Price position

Much lower. The asking price is much lower than similar homes nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking price is a bit lower than similar homes nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking price is in line with similar homes nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking price is a bit higher than similar homes nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking price is much higher than similar homes nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Price per sq ft

£XXX

Based on 527 ft²

Last Sold

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No record

Market Timeline

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Not currently listed

Times Listed

—

No history

Rental Analysis

Last Asking Rent

£1,900 pcm

£22,800 per year · Last on market 11 years ago

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX pcm

Range £XXX – £XXX pcm

Rent position

Much lower. The asking rent is much lower than similar properties nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking rent is a bit lower than similar properties nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking rent is in line with similar properties nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking rent is a bit higher than similar properties nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking rent is much higher than similar properties nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Gross Yield

X.X%

Annual return rate

Last Let

£1,900 pcm

Listed December 2014

Days on Market

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

5 listings

Re-listed

Property report

1 of 12sections reviewed

Energy Performance Certificate

Below the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies (MEES). Improvements or a registered exemption needed.

EPC F

Local Access

7 transport links nearby

Poor

Building

Building details available below.

Cottage

Tenure & Ownership

Freehold confirmed by HM Land Registry. Unlock to reveal owner, charges and restrictions.

1 title · £10

Market History

This property has 4 re-listingson record.

5 listings

Area Analytics

Sold prices, sales volumes and market pace for TN30 over the last 24 months.

Planning Status

Nothing on record for this property. See what's being applied for and built around it.

None on record

Flood Risk

Assessed: no modelled flood risk at this address.

No modelled risk

Crime & Safety

Safety score for TN30 7ET, the recent trend and offence-by-offence breakdown.

Air Quality & Health

Pollutant levels, the official index and health context for this address.

Area Prosperity

Where TN30 7ET sits on the national prosperity ladder, and what drives it.

Schools & Catchment

Admission chances, ratings and catchment status for 2 schools nearby.

Propbar Assessment

Planning Constraints

Flood Risk
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Listed Building
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Ramsar Site
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Protected Woodland
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Protected Nature Reserve
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Built-up Area
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Historic Battlefield
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Protected Wreck Site
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World Heritage Site
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Scheduled Monument
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Brownfield Land
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Noise

Road Noise
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Rail Noise
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Safety

Crime Risk
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Broadband

Mobile Coverage
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Fixed Broadband
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Energy & Compliance 1

MEES Compliance
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Green Mortgage Benefits
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