Hottsfield

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Hottsfield, showing two of the oldest houses (picture taken 2006)

Hottsfield is an attractive secluded road, just off Hoselands Hill, with a mixture of housing styles of mostly detached houses.

There has been a field of this name here since at least 1617 when it became an outlying field of New House Farm. The name is based on "holt" an old English name for wood. The Aerial photo of 1940 on the left shows the last years of the field in the centre of the photo, with the railway crossing through the middle.

George Day of North Ash Farm bought the 11 acres of Hottsfield that lay south of the railway, in 1922 from Eliza Forbes for £330. He also acquired the rest of New House Farm at the same time. Since 1913 the land was let on a tenancy, the tenant in 1922 was David Langlands Patullo.

Mr Day sold off the 4 acres that would become Quakers Close to Margery Capper in 1923 and the 2 acres of Copse Side to Barbara Harker in 1924 and 1930, leaving the land which would form the road of Hottsfield.

Hottsfield in 1940 showing the three houses built in 1936

The first houses to be built were Hammonds, Fingehl and The Cottage in about 1936, which George leased out at a rent of £60 pa each. He died in 1943, leaving two sons - Ralph, a farmer at Sevenoaks and Harold, a fruit salesman of Covent Garden. They sold the freeholds of the houses for £875-900 each in 1945, and in the same year Marjorie Heale bought the remaining 4 acres at auction for £725. At the time the undeveloped part of Hottsfield was let to a Mr Dearn, free of rent for the duration of the war. He allowed the tenants of Hammonds and The Cottage to keep chickens on part of the land.

Margery and her husband split the road into plots and it was developed in a piecemeal fashion in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Subject	Notes
KCC Reference	P14156 (Unadopted private street)
Length of Road	0.12 miles / 190m
Area of Road (Magic Map)	5.1 acres / 2.1 hectares
Number of houses	5 detached houses, 8 detached bungalows/chalets, 2 semi-detached bungalows
Housing density	4.9 houses / acre , 11.9 houses / hectare
Population 2021	45 (2011 - 45)
Energy Consumption 2023	Electricity: 5,498 KWh (13th of 99 Hartley postcodes) Gas: 22,045 KWh (6th of 81 Hartley postcodes) Figures are median annual consumption per household
Companies registered here 2025	2

Information about the houses

Last updated 26.6.2025

Explanation:

This is information collected from various sources about the houses, divided as follows:

(1) Description - this has mostly been drawn from sale adverts and observation from the road. Names of properties are included if the road is not numbered or the name appears as well as the number in the offical Royal Mail address. Changes of name and the date, where known, are also included here. Area measurements can be done in a number of ways, so may get differing results.

(2) Building History - the date of construction is sometimes approximate as it is based on the property appearing in the electoral register or the subject of a planning permission etc.

(3) Rates and Council Tax - the rates registers for 1956, 1963 and 1972 are held by Sevenoaks Council. I have included the gross rateable value, that is the amount it was thought the property could be rented out for. For some reason the 1956 valuation is actually what the rental would have been in 1939. The rateable value was then subject to certain statutory deductions and this figure is what people paid rates upon. Council tax was introduced in 1993, the value was (and still is) what it was believed the property would have sold for on 1 April 1991. However significant building works means it can be increased when the property is next sold and this is shown by "improvement indicator".

(4) Sales and Rents - mostly from property adverts and Land Registry records. Of course those based on adverts may not be the price it actually sold for. There are some cases of property valuations for mortgages from Dartford Rural District Council. House price data 1995 to date produced by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2023. To report an error, go to <a href="https://help.landregistry.gov.uk/app/contactus_changesales">Change a sales record form</a>.

(5) Site history - this contains a selection of records which demonstrate which farm and field the property stands upon.

I have tried to make sure the information is accurate, but no responsibility can be taken for any errors. If you plan to rely on the information, you should check the source data to be sure. If you spot an error, please let me know via the <a href="http://www.hartley-kent.org.uk/feedback.htm">contact form</a>.

Hottsfield (north side)

Inglenook Hottsfield DA3 7DX

2016 Detached house (3 bedroom, 112 sq m + garage 15.7 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

2019 Detached house (5 bedroom, 236 sq m + garage 14.7 sq m)

Building History

1952 First Built

1951 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1951/214 Erect bungalow

1978 Planning Application: (NOT KNOWN) 1978/272 Erection Of One Detached Bungalow And Garage Between Inglenook And Hillside

1983 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1983/1405 ERECTION OF ONE DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH INTEGRAL GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY

1989 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1989/1779 Detached bungalow and garage

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/2181 Raising of the roof height to incorporating a loft extension with dormers, infill extension to side with bi-fold doors inserted, alterations to fenestration, removal of existing chimneys.

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/3807 Raising of the roof height to incorporating a loft extension with dormers, infill extension to side with bi-fold doors inserted, alterations to fenestration, removal of existing chimneys.

2020 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2020/647 Demolition of the existing structure and landscaping works at the rear of the garden to build an outbuilding

2020 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2020/1172 Demolition of the existing structure and landscaping works at the rear of the garden to build an outbuilding.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £44

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £118

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

2016 Sale Price: £615000 (8 Apr 2016) Marketed at £625,000

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Briar Lodge Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached house

Building History

1990 First Built

1969 Planning Application: (INVALIDATED) 1969/693 Erect detached dwelling and garage

1970 Planning Application: (N/A) 1970/76 Erect bungalow and garage on land adjoining

1970 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1970/186 Detached bungalow on land adjoining

1978 Planning Application: (NOT KNOWN) 1978/272 Erection Of One Detached Bungalow And Garage Between Inglenook And Hillside

1978 Planning Application: (N/A) 1978/272 ERECTION OF ONE DETACHED BUNGALOW AND GARAGE

1990 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1990/385 Detached bungalow on land adjoining

1996 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1996/2236 Rooms in the roof with dormers to the front and rear elevations.

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/792 Single storey rear extension

Rates and Council Tax

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Hillside Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached chalet bungalow

Building History

1952 First Built

1988 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1988/2270 Erection of detached bungalow26

1990 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1990/1655 Proposed increase of fence height by 15 inches.Sect 64

1999 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1999/1959 Single storey garden room extension

2002 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2002/696 Bedroom in Roof Space

2004 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2004/2796 Convert r/h hip into gable end

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £36

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £90

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £233

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Quinta Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached chalet bungalow

Building History

1948 First Built

1975 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1975/953 Demolition Of Existing Garages Erection Of Single Storey Lounge Extension And Attached Garage At Side Construction Of 1St Floor Bathroom And Toilet Extension At Rear Formation Of Bedrooms In Roof Space And Construction Of Dormer Window At Front And Formation Of New Vehicular Access

1975 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1975/1425 Extension To Side Of Dwelling And Construction Of Vehicular Access

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £37

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £96

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £224

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

The Brew Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached chalet bunglaow (1976 - 3 bedrooms)

Building History

1949 First Built

1948 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1948/222 Erect private garage and fuel store (plot 5)

1976 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1976/1451 Construction Of Dormer Window At Rear

2004 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2004/2636 Alterations and extensions

2012 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2012/3216 erection of a single storey rear extension and external staircase to the side elevation.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £42

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £112

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £284

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

1976 Sale Price: £25000 (22 Jan 1976) Advertised price (Evening News)

1996 Sale Price: £150000 (2 Jul 1996) Annual percentage change since 1976: +9%

2000 Sale Price: £278000 (7 Apr 2000) Annual percentage change since 1996: +18%

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Little Boley Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached bungalow (4 bedroom)

Building History

1954 First Built

1954 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1954/23 Erect bungalow and garage

1957 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1957/435 additions

1996 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1996/477 Proposed rear extensions with double garage and front porch.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £36

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £110

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £286

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2002 Sale Price: £340000 (20 Sep 2002)

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Shannon Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached bungalow

Building History

1955 First Built

1954 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1954/76 Erect bungalow and garage (MR605686)

1957 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1957/56 Add living room & garage

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £37

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £138

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £386

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) Formerly Band G. With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Rorty Crankle Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached chalet bungalow

Former Name(s): Sandhurst (to 1967)

Building History

1954 First Built

1979 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1979/1005 ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AT SIDE OF DWELLING

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/1941 Ground floor extension, convert loft space

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £44

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £138

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £357

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) Formerly Band G. With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

1959 Sale Price: £3800 (16 Jan 1959) Advertised price - semi bungalow, 4 bedroom

1996 Sale Price: £173000 (28 Jun 1996) Annual percentage change since 1959: +11%

1998 Sale Price: £207000 (30 Apr 1998) Annual percentage change since 1996: +10%

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Autumn Lodge Hottsfield DA3 7DX

2021 Detached bungalow (3 bedroom, 149 sq m including garage)

Former Name(s): Cherry Down (unknown date); then Cambewarra (until 2022)

Building History

1955 First Built

1951 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1951/210 erect bungalow & garage

1952 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1952/33 Siting caravan

1952 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1952/6514 Store Shed

1955 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1955/137 Erection of bungalow adj

1956 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 1956/102 Bungalow at rear

1988 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1988/802 Erection of a garden fence

1988 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1988/1004 Extension

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £31

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £80

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £212

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

2021 Sale Price: £730000 (29 Aug 2021)

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Hottsfield (south side)

Budleigh Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached chalet bungalow

Former Name(s): Vignette (to 1988)

Building History

1954 First Built

1952 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1952/268 Erect bungalow & garage

1986 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1986/934 Loft extension and dormer

1986 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1986/934 CONVERSION OF ROOFSPACE TO FORM ADDITIONAL LIVING ACCOMMODATION AND ERECTION OF DORMER WINDOW

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £36

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £90

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £387

1993 Council Tax: G (£160-320K)

Sales and Rents

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Hammonds Hottsfield DA3 7DX

2016 Detached house (5 bedroom, 183.7 sq m + conservatories 14.3 sq m) based on plan submitted to Sevenoaks Council

2018 Detached House (5 bedroom, 199 sq m + conservatory 10 sq m)

Building History

1936 First Built

1934 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1934/Meeting 1934-05-01 3 semi-bungalows (Hammonds, Fingehl, The Cottage)

1987 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1987/1892 2 storey side extension

1998 Planning Application: (N/A) 1998/371 Conservatory

2006 Planning Application: (WITHDRAWN) 2006/2341 Detached garage in front garden

2006 Planning Application: (REFUSED) 2006/2853 Erection of garage in front gardend

2007 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2007/796 Detached garage in front garden

2010 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2010/3397 Demolition of conservatory to facilitate erection of proposed single storey rear extension, alterations to front dormers and change of fenestration.

2016 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2016/3134 Two storey extension to the rear, replacing single storey sunroom.

2021 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2021/3133 Replacement conservatory and new rear dormer.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £35

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £96

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £243

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

1945 Sale Price: £900 (19 Nov 1945)

2010 Sale Price: £570000 (27 May 2010) Annual percentage change since 1945: +11%

2014 Sale Price: £700000 (7 May 2014) Advertised price Annual percentage change since 2010: +5%

1945 Rental (per month): £5.

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Fingehl Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached house

Building History

1936 First Built

1934 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1934/Meeting 1934-05-01 3 semi-bungalows (Hammonds, Fingehl, The Cottage)

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £35

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £96

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £229

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K)

Sales and Rents

1946 Sale Price: £900 (20 Jan 1946)

2010 Sale Price: £380000 (9 Apr 2010) Annual percentage change since 1946: +10%

1945 Rental (per month): £5.

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

The Cottage Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Detached house

Building History

1936 First Built

1934 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1934/Meeting 1934-05-01 3 semi-bungalows (Hammonds, Fingehl, The Cottage)

2005 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2005/2536 2 storey side extension, move garage to front garden

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/683 2 storey side extension, move garage to front garden (v 05/2536)

2006 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2006/1320 2 storey side extension, move garage to front garden (v 05/2536)

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £35

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £90

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £215

1993 Council Tax: F (£120-160K) With improvement indicator (2020)

Sales and Rents

1945 Sale Price: £875 (19 Nov 1945)

1996 Sale Price: £160000 (15 Nov 1996) Annual percentage change since 1945: +11%

1945 Rental (per month): £5.

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Tadmoor Hottsfield DA3 7DX

2019 Semi-detached bungalow (link detached; 3 bedroom, 88 sq m + garage 16 sq m)

Building History

1955 First Built

1954 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1954/63 Erect pair of bungalows

1969 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1969/374 Addition of dining room

1973 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1973/Meeting Jun 73 Kitchen and bathroom extension

2020 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 2020/27 Single storey side extension incorporating garage conversion with alterations to fenestration.

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £25

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £70

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £202

1993 Council Tax: E (£88-120K)

Sales and Rents

1968 Sale Price: £5850 (12 Jul 1968) Marketed Price. Advertised price (Reporter 12.7.68)

2019 Sale Price: £442500 (25 Oct 2019) Marketed for £450,000 Annual percentage change since 1968: +9%

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding

Red Roofs Hottsfield DA3 7DX

Semi-detached bungalow (1973 - 2 bedrooms)

Building History

1955 First Built

1954 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1954/63 Erect pair of bungalows

1955 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1955/194 Erect garage

1988 Planning Application: (GRANTED) 1988/2261 Extension of kitchen

Rates and Council Tax

1956 Gross Rateable Value: £29

1963 Gross Rateable Value: £78

1972 Gross Rateable Value: £211

1993 Council Tax: D (£68-88K) Formerly Band E

Sales and Rents

1977 Sale Price: £17500 (27 Apr 1977) Advertised price

2002 Sale Price: £180000 (26 Jul 2002) Annual percentage change since 1977: +10%

Site History

1607 Part of 24 acre Hottsfield holding