# 2 bedroom house for sale (TN23 7SP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 298 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT TN23 7SP | | Price | £209,995 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 52 m² | | Last sold | £161,000 Mar 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 08/01/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £825/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,930 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£30) - G (£350 - £450) - 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/0617-3045-0209-7375-6204) ## Description Situated in a convenient and well-connected location, this well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace home is offered to the market with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers or investors alike. The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious open-plan lounge/dining room, which flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. A ground floor cloakroom/WC adds further practicality. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a larger-than-average rear garden, providing an excellent outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining or gardening. The property enjoys an excellent location close to Ashford Designer Outlet, Ashford International Station, offering high-speed rail services to London St Pancras in around 37 minutes, and the town centre with its wide range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. The M20 motorway is also easily accessible, making commuting straightforward, while nearby parks, schools and local amenities further enhance the appeal of this popular location. Offered with vacant possession and available for immediate viewing, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a home that combines convenience, excellent transport links and strong investment potential. **•Lounge/Diner** - 6.20m x 3.48m (20'4" x 11'5") - **Kitchen:** - 3.56 x 3.18m ( 11'8" x 10'5") - **Bedroom 1** - 3.51m) (3.20m) (3.02m) (11'6") (10'5") (9'10")) - **Bedroom 2** - (3.05m) x (1.88m)x (1.58m) ((10'0") x (6'2")x (5 - ## Property Photos - ![89513_12240282_IMG_04_0000_max_656x437[1].jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608063) - 89513_12240282_IMG_04_0000_max_656x437[1].jpg - ![IMG_7902.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608064) - IMG_7902.jpg - ![IMG_7901.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608065) - IMG_7901.jpg - ![IMG_7903.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608066) - IMG_7903.jpg - ![298 Beaver Rd bathroom.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608067) - 298 Beaver Rd bathroom.jpg - ![298 Beaver Rd kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608068) - 298 Beaver Rd kitchen.jpg - ![298 Beaver Rd Lounge Diner 2 jpg.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608069) - 298 Beaver Rd Lounge Diner 2 jpg.jpg - ![298 Beaver Rd Lounge Diner.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608070) - 298 Beaver Rd Lounge Diner.jpg - ![298 Beaver Rd.jpg](/listings/photos/91080924/1608071) - 298 Beaver Rd.jpg ## Floorplans - ![89513_12240282_FLP_01_0000.png](/listings/photos/91080924/1608072) - 89513_12240282_FLP_01_0000.png - ![89513_12240282_FLP_02_0000.png](/listings/photos/91080924/1608073) - 89513_12240282_FLP_02_0000.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/91080924/1608074) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/91080924/1608075) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 298 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £161,000 | 06/03/2020 | Terraced | | 298 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £140,000 | 09/03/2015 | Terraced | ## 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] 296 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £254,000 | 06/09/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 292 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £222,000 | 11/07/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 266 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £217,500 | 23/05/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 252 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £208,000 | 09/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 300 BEAVER ROAD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 7SP | £182,500 | 01/10/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £216,800 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,910,357 (7 Other, TN23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -89% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Ashford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,120/mo - **Realistic:** £1,244/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,368/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Godfrey Walk, TN23 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £138/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7% *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:** £4,038/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 196.4% - **10y growth:** 16.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Ashford; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 14.1% - **10y growth (index):** 37% ## 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)