THE DOWER HOUSE, BIRD IN HAND STREET, GROOMBRIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN3 9QJ - £1,630,000

Based on the August 2024 Price Paid Data (released on 27th September 2024), the July 2024 House Price Index (released on 18th September 2024), and the August 2024 Energy Performance of Buildings Data (released on 3rd October 2024). Sources

THE DOWER HOUSE is a very large extended detached house of 424m², built sometime before 1900. It was last sold for £1,630,000 in August 2013, which was around 196% above the average August 2013 detached price in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. The most recent EPC inspection was January 2012, where the current energy rating was D, and the potential energy rating was D.

THE DOWER HOUSE Sold Prices

Land registry data shows two sales for THE DOWER HOUSE since 1^st January 1995. The below table shows the price paid for the two sales, along with the average detached price in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area for the corresponding sale date. Both of the two THE DOWER HOUSE sales were for above the average price. The average price is sourced from the Office for National Statistics' House Price Index (HPI).

Date	Price	HPI Price	Variation from HPI
2013 1 AUG	£1,630,000	£550,585	196% above HPI
1999 20 APR	£425,000	£206,759	106% above HPI

THE DOWER HOUSE Price Paid vs. HPI Average

The below graph shows the average detached house price in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area over time, sourced from the HPI. The two THE DOWER HOUSE sales from April 1999 and August 2013 have been plotted on the graph. A line has been extrapolated to show what the value of the property might have been over time, following each sale, had it maintained the same margin above or below the HPI (as a percentage). For example, the April 1999 sale was for 106% above the HPI. So the extrapolation line tracks at 106% above the HPI over time, until the August 2013 sale, where it rises to 196% above the HPI. The line then continues to track at 196% above the HPI.

How Large is THE DOWER HOUSE?

THE DOWER HOUSE is 424m², which includes two extensions, according to the EPC inspection conducted in January 2012. This puts it in the largest 10% of detached houses in Groombridge, based on EPC data. The below chart shows the distribution of detached houses by size in Groombridge, and where THE DOWER HOUSE lies on this distribution: 98% of detached houses are smaller than THE DOWER HOUSE, and 2% of houses are larger. Note that EPC data is not available for all properties in Groombridge.

THE DOWER HOUSE: Plot and Title Map

THE DOWER HOUSE sits on a plot of roughly 1.1 acres, or 4,437m². The below map shows the location of THE DOWER HOUSE, an approximate outline of the building(s), and the indicative extent of the property. The plot extent is a Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygon, and it is important to note that a title may include more than one polygon, whereas only one polygon is shown on the map (the polygon which intersects with the position of THE DOWER HOUSE). The full extent of the land contained in any registered title can only be identified from the individual title plan. The maps on this page should not be relied upon to establish the extent of a title.

Where is THE DOWER HOUSE?

THE DOWER HOUSE is located on BIRD IN HAND STREET in GROOMBRIDGE, in the TN3 postcode district. The below map shows the position of THE DOWER HOUSE on BIRD IN HAND STREET.