# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TN21 8ER) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 ASHDOWN PLACE, HEATHFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN21 8ER | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 121 m² | | Last sold | £610,000 Oct 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/05/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £682/year ### Recommendations - W1 (1,200) - E (80) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9258-0005-7205-5888-0974) ## Description An INDIVIDUALLY BUILT DETACHED HOUSE within walking distance of the town centre and within the catchment area for PARKSIDE SCHOOL (outstanding Ofsted) Also suitable for a family with relative needing ground floor bedroom and shower room. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE and parking for 3 cars. Extremely well presented, this is lovely home in a very convenient location to the town. Built in the late 1990's and only one of four individual builds in a cul de sac. The sitting room has a double aspect to the front and rear and is large enough to be used as a dining room if the 2nd reception room, which is a really good size, is used as a study or bedroom as it is adjacent to the ground floor shower room (which is fairly recently fitted). The kitchen is well fitted with modern units and leads through to the utility room which has a sink, space for white goods and a door to a side patio. On the first floor is a light and spacious GALLERIED landing with a deep airing cupboard. The master bedroom, with double built-in wardrobes, has an ensuite bathroom including a Mira shower over the bath. There are three other good size bedrooms, two of which also have built-in cupboards. There is also a family shower room. OUTSIDE: The garden to the front, alongside the garage, is laid to lawn with a low brick wall screening it from the road. There is a brick paved driveway leading to the DOUBLE GARAGE with power connected and personal door to the side patio. The rear garden is well designed with an attractive pergola at the bottom, providing a lovely shaded and private area. The lawn is level with well stocked flower borders and there is a patio abutting the side and rear of the house with a decked area. This extends to the other side of the house where there are two sheds tucked out of sight and also to a very useful SUMMERHOUSE/STUDIO which is insulated and has power connected. SERVICES: All main services, Gas central heating via a Worcester boiler (approx. 5 years old and annually serviced tbv). Tax Band F. Ashdown Place is a small cul de sac off Alexandera Road. A convenient location for families as it is within the catchment area of Parkside School or for older couples wanting to be able to walk into the town centre or catch a bus easily. Heathfield has a good range of local shops, clubs, restaurants, pub within walking distance, churches of various denominations, medical amenities and takeaways. There are three major supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and a Tesco store. A regular bus services runs to Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne and also to Heathfield Community College for secondary education. The nearest main line station is at Stonegate (about a fifteen minute drive) with services to London Bridge and Charing Cross. Heathfield has many public footpaths into the surrounding countryside, including the Cuckoo Trail. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746725) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746726) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746728) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746729) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746730) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746731) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746732) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746734) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746735) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746737) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746738) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746739) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746740) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746741) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/129781409/746742) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/129781409/746743) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/129781409/746744) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/129781409/746745) - EPC 2 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9345982 - **Address:** 4 Ashdown Place, HEATHFIELD, TN21 8ER - **Certificate Issued:** 18/02/2013 - **Work Completed:** 26/06/2012 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #133325 - **Address:** 4 Ashdown Place, HEATHFIELD, TN21 8ER - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2002 - **Work Completed:** 16/07/2002 - **Items:** 12 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 ASHDOWN PLACE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8ER | £610,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 ASHDOWN PLACE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8ER | £495,000 | 17/06/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | BIMPSON PROSPECT ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8EN | £180,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached | | 5 HAWTHORNE CLOSE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8HP | £460,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached | | 13 CHURCHILL ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8BE | £340,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached | | 3 CHERRY GARDENS, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8XZ | £535,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 52 LIME WAY, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8YB | £650,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached | | 27 HAWTHORNE CLOSE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8HP | £500,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached | | COPPERWOOD GREEN LANE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8EW | £500,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 CHURCHILL ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8BA | £390,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 7 CHERRY GARDENS, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8XZ | £428,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 8 CUCKOO DRIVE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8AR | £457,500 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | CICERO CUCKOO DRIVE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8AR | £425,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | LINDHAM HARLEY LANE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8AG | £399,950 | 16/02/2022 | Detached | | STRATHMORE HAILSHAM ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8AT | £425,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached | | 24 LIME WAY, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8YB | £550,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached | | THE OLD STABLE GREEN LANE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8EP | £640,000 | 18/11/2021 | Detached | | 34 CUCKOO DRIVE, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8AR | £450,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached | | HEATH COTTAGE ALEXANDRA ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8EB | £510,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | | SCOUT HUT ALEXANDRA ROAD, HEATHFIELD, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN21 8EH | £500,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £463,358 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £563,155 (25 Detached, TN21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wealden). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,139/mo - **Realistic:** £1,266/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,393/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,820/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £158,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £126,600 *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:** £5,165/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.8% - **10y growth:** 48.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wealden; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 8.4% - **10y growth (index):** 24.1% ## 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)