Sold STC Bungalow

THE PALMS

67A, DANES DRIVE, SHEERNESS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, KENT ME12 4AJ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Jul 2024 (-700d)

£300,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 26 Dec 2024

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (ME12 4AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE PALMS, 67A, DANES DRIVE, SHEERNESS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, KENT ME12 4AJ |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £300,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £300,000-£325,000

IDEAL DOWNSIZE OR HOLIDAY HOME

Nestled in the desirable coastal location of Leysdown-on-Sea, this well presented detached bungalow offers a delightful blend of modern convenience and serene living. Thoughtfully designed with wheelchair access in mind, the property boasts two bedrooms, a wet room, kitchen, living room and a sunny conservatory.

Furthermore, with off-street parking for at least 2 cars and a tranquil, low-maintenance garden,  the accommodation meets the evolving needs of downsizers, or those seeking a holiday home suited to their lifestyle.

The seaside resort of Leysdown-on-Sea, with its cafes and beaches, is a few minutes away whilst acres of peaceful countryside are on your doorstep.

An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the captivating essence of this delightful property, so please contact Mann today.

## Property Photos

- ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/150117506/410435) - Picture No. 21

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/150117506/410436) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/150117506/410437) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #740472
- **Address:** 38 Danes Drive, Leysdown-on-Sea, ME12 4AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003
- **Work Completed:** 26/04/2003
- **Items:** 13 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE PALMS, 67A DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £300,000 | 27/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| THE PALMS, 67A DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £148,000 | 09/02/2007 | Semi-detached |
| THE PALMS, 67A DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £185,000 | 23/05/2003 | 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] 56 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £366,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £215,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached |
| MARTEVEO CLIFF VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AF | £300,000 | 11/10/2023 | Detached |
| POINT VIEW BAY VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AE | £470,000 | 17/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £272,500 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 45 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £350,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 62 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £360,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| JUSTDEN CORONATION DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AW | £285,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £325,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £350,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 53 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £460,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £385,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CORONATION DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AW | £320,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 KINGSDALE COURT, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4JZ | £335,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| 297 LEYSDOWN ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AR | £330,000 | 27/09/2022 | Detached |
| SUN DEN BAY VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AE | £180,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 323 LEYSDOWN ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AR | £290,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 18 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH | £340,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached |
| 11 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH | £140,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £260,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| WAVEKREST, 19 MUSTARDS ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AN | £470,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 4 MUSTARDS ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AG | £290,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 67 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £430,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £330,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 75 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ | £370,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| 52 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH | £222,500 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £344,115 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £305,577 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £374,681 (47 Detached, ME12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Swale). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £982/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,091/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,200/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 Terraced House, Sea View Gardens, ME12 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Mobile Home, Sea Views, ME12 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Mobile Home, Sea View, ME12 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Sheppey Beach Villas, ME12 | £995/mo | 2 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sheppy Beach Villas, ME12 | £750/mo | 2 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £979/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 £975/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-329/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 21.2%
- **10y growth:** 39.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swale; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£300,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£374,681 (-19.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (896 of 33,755)

Street crime

16 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DELIGHTFUL DOWNSIZING OPPORTUNITY
LOW-MAINTENANCE GARDEN
CONSERVATORY
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
OFF STREET PARKING
PEACEFUL LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE £300,000-£325,000
IDEAL DOWNSIZE OR HOLIDAY HOME

Nestled in the desirable coastal location of Leysdown-on-Sea, this well presented detached bungalow offers a delightful blend of modern convenience and serene living. Thoughtfully designed with wheelchair access in mind, the property boasts two bedrooms, a wet room, kitchen, living room and a sunny conservatory.

Furthermore, with off-street parking for at least 2 cars and a tranquil, low-maintenance garden, the accommodation meets the evolving needs of downsizers, or those seeking a holiday home suited to their lifestyle.

The seaside resort of Leysdown-on-Sea, with its cafes and beaches, is a few minutes away whilst acres of peaceful countryside are on your doorstep.

An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the captivating essence of this delightful property, so please contact Mann today.

Listed by

Sheerness

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 150117506

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #740472

Property Details

Street: 38 Danes Drive

Town: Leysdown-on-Sea

Postcode: ME12 4AJ

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2003

Work Completed: 26/04/2003

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

62% since 2003

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£300,000	+102.7%
Sold	09/02/2007 (19 years ago)	£148,000	-20%
Sold	23/05/2003 (23 years ago)	£185,000	—

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 56 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£366,000	07/11/2025	Detached
Same street 34 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£215,000	18/10/2023	Detached
MARTEVEO CLIFF VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AF	£300,000	11/10/2023	Detached
POINT VIEW BAY VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AE	£470,000	17/05/2023	Detached
Same street 19 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£272,500	19/12/2022	Detached
Same street 45 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£350,000	16/12/2022	Detached
Same street 62 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£360,000	12/12/2022	Detached
JUSTDEN CORONATION DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AW	£285,000	01/12/2022	Detached
Same street 3 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£325,000	30/11/2022	Detached
Same street 37 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£350,000	23/11/2022	Detached
Same street 53 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£460,000	03/11/2022	Detached
Same street 42 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£385,000	07/10/2022	Detached
5 CORONATION DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AW	£320,000	05/10/2022	Detached
1 KINGSDALE COURT, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4JZ	£335,000	27/09/2022	Detached
297 LEYSDOWN ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AR	£330,000	27/09/2022	Detached
SUN DEN BAY VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AE	£180,000	16/06/2022	Detached
323 LEYSDOWN ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AR	£290,000	10/06/2022	Detached
18 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH	£340,000	30/05/2022	Detached
11 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH	£140,000	08/12/2021	Detached
Same street 15 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£260,000	30/09/2021	Detached
WAVEKREST, 19 MUSTARDS ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AN	£470,000	30/09/2021	Detached
4 MUSTARDS ROAD, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AG	£290,000	15/09/2021	Detached
Same street 67 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£430,000	27/08/2021	Detached
Same street 41 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£330,000	25/08/2021	Detached
Same street 75 DANES DRIVE, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AJ	£370,000	30/06/2021	Detached
52 WARDEN VIEW GARDENS, LEYSDOWN ON SEA, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 4AH	£222,500	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £344,115 (13 sales)

Area average: £305,577 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 21.2%

10y growth 39.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Swale. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0%

5y (index) 11.5%

10y (index) 36.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Swale. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £982/mo

Realistic £1,091/mo

Optimistic £1,200/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swale.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME12 4AJ

Address

38 Danes Drive

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Danes Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bay View Hotel	0.2 miles
Shop	Sun & Mirror Convenience Store	0.6 miles
Shop	Oasis Stores	0.8 miles
Hospital	Sheppey Community Hospital	4.6 miles
Train station	Unknown	5.5 miles
Train station	Teynham	5.8 miles
Hospital	Estuary View Medical Centre	6.4 miles
University	University of Kent	10.1 miles
University	Nexus (Templeman)	10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	10
Other theft	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Burglary	1
Criminal damage and arson	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	16

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
St. Clement's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Requires improvement — 28 Sep 2023

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 Terraced House, Sea View Gardens, ME12	£1,200/mo	2	0.66 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Mobile Home, Sea Views, ME12	£975/mo	2	0.99 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Mobile Home, Sea View, ME12	£975/mo	2	0.99 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Sheppey Beach Villas, ME12	£995/mo	2	1.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sheppy Beach Villas, ME12	£750/mo	2	1.22 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £979/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

Gross yield 3.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 25.6×

Monthly cashflow £-329/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4.5%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).