3 BRACKEN HILL
CHATHAM, KENT ME5 9QQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
153 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£426,500 Nov 2016
Price per m²
£3,431/m²
Local average
£462,019 (+13.6%)
Street crime
80 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Four bedrooms, en suite to main
- Downstairs WC
- Ample off-road parking/ Garage
- Prime Walderslade Woods location
- Private and well-maintained outdoor space
- Excellent kerb appeal in a sought-after residential setting
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Set on a generous plot, the property boasts a large driveway offering ample off-road parking. Internally, the home offers versatile and well-proportioned accommodation throughout, perfect for modern family living.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a handy downstairs WC and a spacious reception/dining room, ideal for hosting or family meals. To the left, you'll find a well-equipped kitchen that leads into a practical utility area.
Flowing seamlessly from the dining room is a generous lounge with access to the rear garden, making it a fantastic space for relaxation and entertaining. Off the lounge, there is a useful office space perfect for working from home. Additionally, stairs from the lounge lead down to a superb lower-ground reception room, offering even more flexible living space.
Upstairs, the property features four generously sized bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from its own en suite, while the remaining rooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.
Externally, the rear garden is an excellent size and ideal for entertaining family and friends during the warmer months.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, location, and potential this fantastic family home has to offer.
Exterior
Externally, the property boasts a large driveway providing ample off-road parking, and a generous rear garden ideal for entertaining, with a mix of lawn and patio space perfect for family use or summer gatherings.
Listed by
Walderslade
Robinson Jackson
Reference: 163881497
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 24/06/2025
Expiry date: 23/06/2035
Current heating cost: £1,215/year
Potential heating cost: £1,215/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Picture No. 32
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
EPC
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2665894
Property Details
Street: 3 Bracken Hill
Town: CHATHAM
Postcode: ME5 9QQ
Installation Details
Items: 16 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 02/05/2005
Work Completed: 29/03/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/11/2016 (9 years ago) | £426,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 12/02/2026 | Detached |
| 1 GOLDSTONE WALK, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QB | £427,500 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 35 OLIVINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NQ | £530,000 | 17/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £650,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 18 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £365,000 | 14/01/2025 | Detached |
| 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £441,000 | 28/03/2024 | Detached |
| 2 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ | £467,500 | 20/11/2023 | Detached |
| 5 THE COVERT, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JJ | £500,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached |
| 15 BEECHMORE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JL | £430,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 28 WOODLANDS, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JX | £620,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £535,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| HILLAH COSSINGTON ROAD, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JB | £685,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 25 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £590,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BROCKBANK CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9US | £665,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £377,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £375,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 GEAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DB | £575,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| 21 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF | £367,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 GALENA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NE | £350,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF | £375,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £550,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached |
| 24 CELESTINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NG | £485,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 12 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ | £462,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £388,125 (4 sales)
Area average: £504,000 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Bracken Hill
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Galena Close | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Celestine Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Nail Sense | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Chatham | 3.3 miles |
| Train station | Aylesford | 3.5 miles |
| University | UCA Maidstone Studios | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | The Somerfield Hospital | 3.9 miles |
| University | University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios | 4.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 80 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 19 Jul 2023 |
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 3 Dec 2014 |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 24 Feb 2019 |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2015 |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 8 Jun 2015 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).