Fir Tree Cottage, CT4 6XX

Fir Tree Cottage is a 132 m² / 1,421 sq ft detached home in Elham. It sold for £710,000 in April 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £712k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £457k to £612k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Apr 2026 £710,000 12.9% 8.7%
Nov 2018 £290,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for Fir Tree Cottage.

Floorplan Fir Tree Cottage
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Internal area
132 square metres (1,421 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,378 per square metre (£500 per square foot) in Apr 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,395 per square metre (£501 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2026 £710,000 £5,379 £712,163 £5,395
Nov 2018 £290,000 £2,197 £325,277 £2,464

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 132 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 £712,163. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Elham are now selling for between £3,460 and £4,640 per square metre (£321 and £431 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 132 m², this implies a valuation between £457,000 and £612,000. 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
na
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
1,799 square metres (19,364 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for Fir Tree Cottage . Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 31/10/2018. It last appeared Jan 2019.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in February 2018) for Fir Tree Cottage .

Photos for Fir Tree Cottage
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2021 20/1577/FH/CON
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage, The Minnis, Rhodes Minnis, Canterbury,
Description:
Application for the approval of Condition 4(Materials), Condition 5 (Roof details), Condition 6 (Construction details), Condition 7 (Joinery Details), Condition 8 (Roof light), Condition 9 (Vents) of planning application - Y19/0916/FH - Erection of a two-storey rear extension together with external alterations including the insertion of 3 new conservation rooflights, the removal of the existing single-storey side (South) extension & crittall window, replacement of all front windows & entrance door, insertion of one new timber window in the ground floor side (North) elevation, one new window on side (South) elevation & the removal of a rear ground floor rear window.
Planning ref:
January 2021 20/1578/FH/CON
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage, The Minnis, Rhodes Minnis,
Description:
Application for approval of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (roof details), 5 (dormer window details), 6 (joinery details), 7 (roof light details) and 8 (vents and outlets details) of Y19/0917/FH.
Planning ref:
June 2020 20/0295/FH/CON
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
FIR TREE COTTAGE, THE MINNIS, RHODES MINNIS, CANTERBURY,
Description:
Application for the approval of condition 3 (material samples) for planning application Y19/0736/FH (Erection of a detached garage/store building).
Planning ref:
March 2020 Y19/0916/FH
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage The Minnis Rhodes Minnis Canterbury Kent
Description:
Erection of a two storey rear extension together with external alterations including the insertion of 3 new conservation style roof lights, the removal of the existing single storey side (south) extension and crittal window, replacement of all front windows and entrance door, insertion of one new timber window in the ground floor side (north) elevation, one new window on side (south) elevation and the removal of a ground floor rear window.
Planning ref:
March 2020 Y19/0917/FH
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage The Minnis Rhodes Minnis Canterbury Kent
Description:
Listed Building Consent for the erection of a two storey rear extension together with internal and external alterations including the insertion of 3 new conservation style roof lights, the removal of the existing single storey side (south) extension and crittal window, replacement of all front windows and entrance door, insertion of one new timber window in the ground floor side (north) elevation, one new window on side (south) elevation and the removal of a ground floor rear window.
Planning ref:
October 2019 Y19/0736/FH
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage The Minnis Rhodes Minnis Canterbury Kent
Description:
Erection of a detached garage/store building.
Planning ref:
May 2016 Y16/0125/SH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
Fir Tree Cottage The Minnis Rhodes Minnis Canterbury Kent
Description:
Erection of a new detached dwelling on land adjacent to Fir Tree Cottage, with new boundary fencing and new access to Fir Tree Cottage
EPC Inspections
Summary:
26 May 2022 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Following Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
132 sqm (1,421 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation. Heating: Air source heat pump, radiators, electric.
Frequently asked questions

Fir Tree Cottage 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 £712,163.
  • Based on an internal area of 132 m² and recent prices in Elham, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £457,000 to £612,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, Fir Tree Cottage last sold for £710,000 in April 2026.

HouseMetric shows Fir Tree Cottage as 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 26 May 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, Fir Tree Cottage was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

Fir Tree Cottage is in postcode CT4 6XX, in Elham. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for CT4 6XX or analysis of the Elham property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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