# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (TN10 4SA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, KENT TN10 4SA | | Price | £365,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 52 m² | | Last sold | £360,000 Jan 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 16/11/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,755 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£30) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9441-2803-7696-9695-9495) ## Description A semi detached bungalow built in the 1960s and now being sold for the first time since 1980,has brick elevations under a tiled roof with sealed unit double glazing by Everest throughout (Kitchen door to side by Anglian).The bungalow is in need of some improvement but is considered to offer potential to extend most notably in the roof space (subject to planning) as have similar properties in the immediate area. **Tonbridge** - Occupying an exceptionally convenient position in this established area within easy reach of all amenities including local shops at York Parade and Martin Hardie Way, doctors surgeries as well as educational facilities including Woodlands primary school.Tonbridge with a full range of facilities and main line station is just over two miles. Woodland Walk providing pedestrian access to several of the above mentioned is nearby. **Fully Enclosed Entrance Porch** - **Entrance Hall** - with built in coats cupboard. **Kitchen With Breakfast Recess** - with matching range of units comprising one and a half bowl single stainless steel drainer sink inset to top with storage ,drawers and plumbing for washing machine,Alpha wall mounted gas fired combi boiler,top with cupboards and storage under and range of wall cupboards over,four ring gas hob with oven and grill under, extractor hood over,wall cupboards to sides,larder cupboard,radiator. **Sitting/Dining Room** - with decorative brick fireplace and fitted gas fire,display shelving and mantelshelf,radiator.Door to **Inner Hall** - with deep linen cupboard with radiator,access to roof space **Bedroom One** - with radiator,double built in wardrobe cupboard,fitted unit virtually occupying the length of one wall with triple hanging and shelved cupboards,dressing table recess with drawers and overhead cupboards and additional double hanging cupboard to side. **Bedroom Two** - with radiator,sliding patio doors to rear garden. This room was previously used as a Dining Room. **Bedroom Three** - with radiator. **Bathroom** - with panelled bath with mixer and hand shower,pedestal wash basin,low level WC suite,radiator,part tiled walls. **Outside** - There is a long brick paved drive with double gates providing parking for many cars and leading to SINGLE DETACHED BRICK GARAGE with up and over door ,light and power.The REAR GARDEN is a feature being about 70ft in length having a patio,rockery,pathway and area of lawn.There is a rose arch and forsythia screen to an area of vegetable garden with apple and pear trees,small garden shed and greenhouse base. Open plan FRONT GARDEN with lawn and stocked borders. **Directions** - From Tonbridge proceed on the A227 and after about two miles turn right into Whistler Road and then first right into Darwin Drive where 15 will be seen on the left hand side. ## Property Photos - ![P1020024.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397956) - P1020024.JPG - ![P1020020.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397957) - P1020020.JPG - ![P1020014.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397960) - P1020014.JPG - ![P1020013.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397962) - P1020013.JPG - ![P1020015.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397964) - P1020015.JPG - ![P1020018.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397965) - P1020018.JPG - ![P1020022.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397967) - P1020022.JPG ## Floorplans - ![15 Darwin Drive.JPG](/listings/photos/37986717/397969) - 15 Darwin Drive.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/37986717/397971) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8893044 - **Address:** 15 Darwin Drive, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4SA - **Certificate Issued:** 04/06/2012 - **Work Completed:** 11/05/2012 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #11665268 - **Address:** 15 Darwin Drive, TONBRIDGE, TN10 4SA - **Certificate Issued:** 06/06/2016 - **Work Completed:** 11/04/2016 - **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £360,000 | 15/01/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 NEWTON AVENUE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RR | £695,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached | | 27 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £670,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached | | 24 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £513,000 | 19/06/2025 | Detached | | 11 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £570,000 | 02/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £557,500 | 14/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 33 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £530,000 | 13/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 17 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £529,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached | | 10 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PJ | £490,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached | | 19 STREAMSIDE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PU | £700,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached | | 6 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £620,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 15 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £670,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached | | 5 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £599,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached | | 17 DENBEIGH DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PW | £645,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 28 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £725,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 25 WHEATSHEAF WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PL | £590,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached | | 2 ROWAN SHAW, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3QA | £620,000 | 30/05/2022 | Detached | | 6 CAVENDISH CLOSE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RJ | £565,000 | 17/05/2022 | Detached | | 2 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SB | £535,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 99 WHISTLER ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RQ | £735,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | MAPLE HOUSE SHIPBOURNE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3RP | £1,050,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £455,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 62 WHISTLER ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4RG | £620,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached | | 4 CORNFIELD WAY, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 3PT | £600,000 | 23/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 DARWIN DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN10 4SA | £415,000 | 14/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £482,250 (4 sales) **Area average:** £638,475 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £664,231 (13 Detached, TN10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -45% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tonbridge and Malling). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,331/mo - **Realistic:** £1,479/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,627/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for High Weald (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,319/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £184,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £147,900 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £7,019/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.1% - **10y growth:** 13.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Tonbridge and Malling; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 12.4% - **10y growth (index):** 28.4% ## 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)