# 1 bedroom flat for sale (ME14 1BQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 4, 6 CLARENDON PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME14 1BQ |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £170,000 Nov 2023 |

## Description

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Step into elegant living with this immaculate one-bedroom top-floor apartment, nestled within a beautiful Grade II listed building. Offered chain-free, this residence perfectly blends historic charm with modern convenience, making it an ideal first home or investment.

The heart of this home is the inviting open-plan living area, seamlessly integrating the kitchen and dining space. This bright and airy room is perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with integrated appliances and features a distinctive Belfast sink, adding character and functionality. A convenient utility cupboard provides additional practical storage solutions.

The apartment boasts a spacious double bedroom, offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. A well-appointed bathroom completes the internal accommodation, ensuring comfort and style throughout.

Spanning 458 sq ft, this apartment makes clever use of its space, embodying contemporary living within a characterful building. There is a private car park to the rear for residents as well as a space to the front of the property. 

**The Location**

Situated in a prime town centre location, this property offers unparalleled convenience. With easy access to Maidstone's main train stations, commuting is straightforward, connecting you to London and beyond in under an hour. The vibrant town centre provides a wealth of amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment options, all within walking distance. Despite its central location, the property benefits from off-street parking, a valuable asset in this bustling area. Enjoy the best of urban living with everything you need right on your doorstep.

We endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible; however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor can they be regarded as representations or relied upon as statements of fact.  All interested parties must verify the accuracy via their solicitor who will check any relevant lease information, related charges, parking, ground rents, fixtures / fittings, rights of way / access, permissions for extensions / conversions and, required planning / building regulations.  Appliances have not been tested and interested parties may want to have them checked by a professional.  The floorplan is not to scale and its accuracy nor measurements can be confirmed, all interested parties should consult their surveyor should they want verification of the floorplan or plot size.  All interested parties should seek the advice of their surveyor in relation to the building structure.

We offer a range of services designed to help with the moving process where we may earn a fee for referring these services.  There is no obligation to use any of these services and if you choose to use a service which we recommend, such as a licensed conveyancer or a mortgage broker, then we will disclose to you at that time the fact that a referral arrangement exists and they will advise the amount of any referral fee to be paid to us.  Regardless of this arrangement, their services remain wholly independent to you.  Please note that AML (anti money laundering) checks are a legal requirement to proceed with a sale/purchase of a property and these are done through our partnered company Movebutler/Iamproperty at a cost of £30 inclusive of VAT per applicant.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173775062/765080) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173775062/765081) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 FLAT 4 CLARENDON PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BQ | £170,000 | 28/11/2023 | Flat |
| 6 FLAT 4 CLARENDON PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BQ | £180,000 | 04/07/2022 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 RIVER BANK CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RZ | £90,000 | 14/01/2026 | Flat |
| 27 HENGIST COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BT | £87,000 | 12/01/2026 | Flat |
| 6 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £133,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| 72 HENGIST COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BU | £70,000 | 04/12/2025 | Flat |
| 33 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £88,000 | 23/10/2025 | Flat |
| OAKLANDS HOUSE, 12 - 14 FLAT 3 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DG | £165,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 20 HENGIST COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BT | £141,000 | 19/09/2023 | Flat |
| 52 RIVER BANK CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RZ | £225,000 | 31/07/2023 | Flat |
| 65 RIVER BANK CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RZ | £195,000 | 24/05/2023 | Flat |
| KINGS LODGE, 71 APARTMENT 46 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BG | £170,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 2 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DY | £170,000 | 13/03/2023 | Flat |
| 47 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £105,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| 3 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £115,000 | 12/12/2022 | Flat |
| 44 HENGIST COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BU | £85,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 43 RIVER BANK CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RZ | £172,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 6 ALBION PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DY | £200,000 | 14/11/2022 | Flat |
| 19 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £56,905 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 19 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £78,500 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 22 FRIARS COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1ER | £52,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| KINGS LODGE, 71 APARTMENT 36 KING STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1BG | £220,000 | 03/10/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £130,920 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £212,211 (38 Flat, ME14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,161/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,290/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,419/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Westbrook House, ME14 | £975/mo | 1 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Union St, ME14 | £725/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Union St, ME14 | £748/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Union St, ME14 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Union St, ME14 | £875/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Brewer St, ME14 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Bank St, ME14 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Bank St, ME14 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Pudding Lane, ME14 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £908/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £194/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.4%

*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:** -10%
- **10y growth:** 13.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 12%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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