Sold STC Maisonette

13 MURRAIN DRIVE

MAIDSTONE, DOWNSWOOD, KENT ME15 8XJ

1 beds 1 baths 37 m² Listed 11 Jul 2025 (-334d)

£220,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

37 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£215,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£209,181 (+5.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,178 of 33,755)

Street crime

76 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • One-bedroom end of terrace Maisonette
  • Large Private Garden
  • 954 Year lease with no service charge
  • Modern design bathroom
  • Allocated parking space
  • Light and airy accommodation
  • Built-in bedroom wardrobes
  • Ample storage space
  • Modern fitted Kitchen
  • Convenient public transport links

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Parking
Allocated
Garden
Yes

Description

MAISONETTE WITH PRIVATE GARDEN AND OWN ENTRANCE AND PARKING Introducing an immaculate one bedroom end of terrace maisonette, currently listed for sale. The property in pristine condition boasts entrance porch, a well decorated great size reception room ideal for movie nights.
The modern shaker kitchen continues the properties flare for style, while offering plenty of food preparation and storage space.
The three piece bathroom continues to impress with stylish fixtures and fittings with a boutique feel.
The good size double bedroom utilises space with built-in wardrobes.
Additional storage is available in three extra cupboards located in the hallway, ensuring the availability of ample storage space in this delightful home.

The private garden provides a seamless connection with the outdoors. The garden, a true delight, features a large patio area, a grassed lawn, flower borders, and a shed.

The allocated parking space is accessed via the rear of the property,

This beautiful maisonette promises convenience and charm in abundance. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Situation

Downswood is a highly sought after development on the borders of Bearsted and Maidstone. It has some beautiful countryside walks on your doorstep and also has the beautiful Mallards Park and Mote park close at hand, both great places to take the kids at the weekend. Madginford school is within easy walking and Bearsted mainline station is only a short distance making this an ideal home for commuters.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

MAI250523/2

Listed by

Maidstone

Move South Limited - LSL Franchise

Reference: 164407046

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12304696

Property Details

Street: 13 Murrain Drive

Town: Downswood

Postcode: ME15 8XJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/04/2017

Work Completed: 27/03/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13483391

Property Details

Street: 13 Murrain Drive

Town: Downswood

Postcode: ME15 8XJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/04/2019

Work Completed: 12/03/2019

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

330% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/02/2026 (3 months ago) £215,000 +2.4%
Sold 19/05/2023 (3 years ago) £210,000 +31.3%
Sold 10/11/2016 (9 years ago) £160,000 +220%
Sold 29/10/1999 (26 years ago) £49,995

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
16 GORHAM DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8UU £160,000 28/06/2023 Flat
13 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG £120,000 28/04/2023 Flat
17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG £117,500 28/04/2023 Flat
7 ELLENSWOOD CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SG £120,000 31/10/2022 Flat
Same street 36 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ £355,000 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 16 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ £350,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
THE SPIRES FLAT 2 DERINGWOOD PARADE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XW £114,000 29/07/2022 Flat
37 WILLOW RISE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XR £118,000 22/07/2022 Flat
Same street 18 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ £360,000 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 48 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ £168,000 27/05/2022 Flat
36 WILLOW RISE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XR £163,000 08/04/2022 Flat
18 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG £115,000 01/04/2022 Flat
43 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XN £180,000 17/12/2021 Flat
29 COTSWOLD GARDENS, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TB £190,000 12/11/2021 Flat
17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG £115,000 27/07/2021 Flat
16 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG £141,000 30/06/2021 Flat
22 WILLOW RISE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XR £99,000 29/06/2021 Flat

Street average: £308,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £134,808 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.8%
10y growth 26%

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

1y (index) -2.3%
5y (index) 7.1%
10y (index) 15.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,157/mo
Realistic £1,286/mo
Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Pennine Way 0.1 miles
Bus stop Gorham Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Premier Express 0.2 miles
Shop Bronzin 0.4 miles
Train station Bearsted 1.3 miles
Train station Maidstone Model Engineering Society 1.3 miles
University UCA Maidstone Studios 1.7 miles
Hospital KIMS Hospital 2.0 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 2.9 miles
University University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios 3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 33
Anti-social behaviour 23
Criminal damage and arson 6
Other theft 5
Other crime 4
Drugs 2
Public order 1
Shoplifting 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 76

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
Madginford Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 18 Jul 2017
King's Reach Education Other 0.7 miles Good — 18 Jul 2023
Greenfields Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 17 Jun 2019
Senacre Wood Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 8 Feb 2016
Thurnham Church of England Infant School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 26 Apr 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
Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15 £995/mo 1 0.4 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15 £995/mo 1 0.4 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £995/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375
Target investor price (1%) £99,500
Gross yield 5.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.4×
Monthly cashflow £4/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.1%
  • 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).