# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ME19 6GY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 35 THE OLD ROAD, WEST MALLING, EAST MALLING, KENT ME19 6GY | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £555,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 20/09/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £575/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-3759-9010-2427-8605) ## Description The Sweetings, East Malling – High Specification | No Forward Chain | Generous Garden & South-Facing PlotOffered to the market with NO FORWARD CHAIN - this stylish and immaculately presented four-bedroom home on The Sweetings in East Malling represents an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a turn-key property, in a sought-after modern development.Built just a few years ago and still benefiting from its new build warranty, this detached family home combines the reassurance of modern construction with the added appeal of premium upgrades and a high-specification finish throughout.The ground floor offers well-balanced living space with a large kitchen/dining room featuring sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances, and direct access to the rear garden — perfect for entertaining. A generous sitting room, downstairs cloakroom, and integral garage access complete the practical layout.Upstairs, you'll find four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en suite shower room, as well as a modern family bathroom and ample storage.The home occupies a larger-than-average garden/plot, which has been tastefully re-landscaped and sympathetically upgraded to include a sheltered pergola & seating area - a South-facing, private and tranquil outdoor space — and indeed a rare find in a modern development.To the side, a private double- driveway provides off-street parking for at least two vehicles, complemented by the single garage offering further storage or parking flexibility.Perfectly positioned for access to both East Malling and West Malling, the property enjoys the benefit of excellent rail links, local schools, and village amenities, with wider shopping and dining options available nearby in West Malling’s vibrant high street.This is a truly move-in ready home, ideal for professionals, families, or downsizers alike — early viewing is strongly recommended. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: F Estate Management Charge: £290.75 per annum ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035877) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035878) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035880) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035903) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035906) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035912) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035913) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035914) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171207809/1035915) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171207809/1035920) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171207809/1035922) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 35 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £555,000 | 25/03/2026 | Detached | | 35 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £550,000 | 13/10/2023 | 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] 3 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £615,000 | 24/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £491,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £810,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £485,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 37 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £685,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £615,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £615,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £615,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £515,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £482,500 | 28/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £550,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £482,500 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £437,600 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £480,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 THE OLD ROAD, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6GY | £500,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached | | 96 BLACKLANDS, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME19 6DS | £535,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £558,573 (15 sales) **Area average:** £535,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £729,034 (29 Detached, ME19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -24.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,276/mo - **Realistic:** £1,418/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,560/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,546/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hornbeam Close, ME20 | £2,190/mo | 4 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,190/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £273,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £219,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,190/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-220/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,140/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.1% - **10y growth:** 33.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South East; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 13.2% - **10y growth (index):** 27.9% ## 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)