13 MURRAIN DRIVE
MAIDSTONE, DOWNSWOOD, KENT ME15 8XJ
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
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
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).