1, Ash Tree Close, CT7 9DW
1 Ash Tree Close is a 141 m² / 1,518 sq ft detached home in Birchington. It sold for £500,000 in February 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £527k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £454k to £640k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Feb 2021 £500,000 3.9% 1.9% Jun 2001 £235,000 33.1% 29.9% Oct 2000 New build New £195,000 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 1, Ash Tree Close.
- Internal area
- 141 square metres (1,518 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £3,546 per square metre (£329 per square foot) in Feb 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,738 per square metre (£347 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Feb 2021 £500,000 £3,546 £527,010 £3,738 Jun 2001 £235,000 £1,667 £775,086 £5,497 Oct 2000 £195,000 £1,383 £598,093 £4,242 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 141 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £527,010. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Birchington are now selling for between £3,220 and £4,540 per square metre (£299 and £421 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 141 m², this implies a valuation between £454,000 and £640,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- F
- Plot size
- 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- December 2022 FH/TH/22/1202
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 1 Ash Tree Close BIRCHINGTON Kent
- Description:
- Retrospective application for erection of outbuilding with basement level to facilitate habitable rooms and 2m boundary fence.
- Planning ref:
- May 2022 TPO/TH/22/0282
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 1 Ash Tree Close BIRCHINGTON Kent
- Description:
- TH/TPO/3[1992] - Sycamore T1 crown reduce by 2.5 metres in height and spread, leaving a minimum height of 12.5 metres and radial crown of 5 metres, Sycamores T2, T3 and T4 fell, and Sycamore T5 crown reduce 2.5 metres in height and spread, leaving a minimum height of 12.5 metres and radial crown of 5.5 metres
- Planning ref:
- April 2022 CD/TH/22/0269
- Type:
- Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
- Status:
- Application approved
- Address:
- 1 Ash Tree Close BIRCHINGTON Kent
- Description:
- Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (proposed) for the erection of outbuilding to rear of garden
- Planning ref:
- February 2018 FH/TH/17/1775
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- 1 Ash Tree Close BIRCHINGTON Ken
- Description:
- Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, together with alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
- Planning ref:
- August 2017 TPO/TH/17/0905
- Type:
- Tree and hedge works
- Status:
- Application refused
- Address:
- 1 Ash Tree Close BIRCHINGTON Kent
- Description:
- TH/TPO/25(1988)3No. Sycamore (T1, T2, T3) - fell2No. Sycamore (T4, T5) - Crown reduction and crown lift 40-50%
- Summary:
- 26 January 2021 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
- Area:
- 141 sqm (1,518 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
- Summary:
- 13 September 2010 - energy performance certificate grade D
- Reason for EPC:
- None
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- None , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
- Area:
- 137 sqm (1,475 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
1 Ash Tree Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £527,010.
- Based on an internal area of 141 m² and recent prices in Birchington, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £454,000 to £640,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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