# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ME5 9QQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, KENT ME5 9QQ | | Price | £525,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £426,500 Nov 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 23/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,215/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1335-8026-3500-0934-2222) ## Description Robinson Michael & Jackson are delighted to present this spacious and beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home, ideally situated in the sought-after Walderslade Woods – one of the area’s most desirable and premium locations. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/163881497/439787) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/163881497/439788) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/163881497/439789) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/163881497/439790) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/163881497/439791) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/163881497/439792) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163881497/439793) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/163881497/439794) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163881497/439795) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/163881497/439796) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163881497/439797) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/163881497/439798) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/163881497/439799) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/163881497/439800) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/163881497/439801) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/163881497/439802) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/163881497/439803) - Picture No. 16 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/163881497/439804) - Picture No. 32 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163881497/439805) - EPC Rating Graph - ![EPC](/listings/photos/163881497/439806) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #2665894 - **Address:** 3 Bracken Hill, CHATHAM, ME5 9QQ - **Certificate Issued:** 02/05/2005 - **Work Completed:** 29/03/2005 - **Items:** 16 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £426,500 | 16/11/2016 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £462,019 (27 Detached, ME5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +13.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maidstone). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,157/mo - **Realistic:** £1,286/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,415/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Medway & Swale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,600 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,431/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.6% - **10y growth:** 34.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Maidstone; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3% - **5y growth (index):** 19.6% - **10y growth (index):** 28.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)