# 1 bedroom maisonette for sale (ME15 8XJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, DOWNSWOOD, KENT ME15 8XJ | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 37 m² | | Last sold | £215,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/09/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £406/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,000 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - X (£1,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8926-7121-4600-2722-6996) ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £215,000 | 12/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £210,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £160,000 | 10/11/2016 | Semi-detached | | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £49,995 | 29/10/1999 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £209,181 (18 Flat, ME15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maidstone). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,157/mo - **Realistic:** £1,286/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,415/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500 *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 £995/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £4/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1% *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:** £5,946/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.4% - **10y growth:** 24.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Maidstone; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 7.1% - **10y growth (index):** 15.2% ## 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)