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PRIORY COTTAGES, PRIORY ROAD, ASHFORD, BILSINGTON, KENT TN25 7AU

3 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 29 Feb 2020 (-2309d)

£325,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TN25 7AU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4, PRIORY COTTAGES, PRIORY ROAD, ASHFORD, BILSINGTON, KENT TN25 7AU |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £210,000 Jun 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 24/04/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £594/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- B (1,500)
- W2 (6,000)
- D (120)
- E (35)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)
- V2 (25,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0057-2865-7649-9828-4361)

## Description

**There's something special about owning a property on a private estate - not only is the location idyllic, but the Victorian house has been vastly improved/updated too -- Sarah Holgate, Valuer and Head of The Villages.**

#TheGardenOfEngland

A pretty 3 bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage completely refurbished throughout to include a brand new kitchen, bathroom, new boiler, electrics, flooring and redecoration.  Set in an idyllic rural location surrounded by countryside and adjoining the Bilsington Priory Estate.  Good size front garden with off road parking and enclosed rear garden.

An attractive 3 bedroom semi detached Victorian cottage with some original features.  The property has been sympathetically updated throughout and is now ready for someone to move straight into.  On the ground there is an entrance hall with stairs to first floor, sitting room with fireplace, modern new kitchen/dining room with range of wall and base units, electric oven, hob and hood, wood work surfaces, sink unit, door to the rear garden and a cupboard housing the boiler.  On the first floor are 3 bedrooms, all enjoying lovely rural views and a smart modern family shower room.

The property is well set back from the road having a long front garden enclosed by fencing and with off road parking for numerous cars.  There is side access to the rear garden which has a patio area and new fencing.

Our Ref: AEA200065

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/68716245/733380) - Front
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/68716245/733381) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/68716245/733382) - Dining Room
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/68716245/733383) - Sitting Room
- ![Front](/listings/photos/68716245/733384) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/68716245/733385) - Garden
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/68716245/733386) - Shower Room
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/68716245/733387) - Landing

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/68716245/733388) - Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| PRIORY COTTAGES 4 PRIORY ROAD, BILSINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN25 7AU | £210,000 | 20/06/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| PRIORY COTTAGES 3 PRIORY ROAD, BILSINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN25 7AU | £395,000 | 28/01/2026 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £395,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £373,239 (23 Semi-detached, TN25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,119/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,243/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,367/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Ashford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,095/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,300

*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:** £4,577/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.6%
- **10y growth:** 42.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Ashford; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£210,000 Jun 2019

Price per m²

£4,577/m²

Local average

£373,239 (-12.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,178 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Fabulous rural location
Brand new kitchen and shower room
Completely refurbished Victorian cottage
Surrounded by countryside
Adjoining the Bilsington Priory Estate
Gardens and off road parking

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

There's something special about owning a property on a private estate - not only is the location idyllic, but the Victorian house has been vastly improved/updated too -- Sarah Holgate, Valuer and Head of The Villages.

#TheGardenOfEngland

A pretty 3 bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage completely refurbished throughout to include a brand new kitchen, bathroom, new boiler, electrics, flooring and redecoration. Set in an idyllic rural location surrounded by countryside and adjoining the Bilsington Priory Estate. Good size front garden with off road parking and enclosed rear garden.

An attractive 3 bedroom semi detached Victorian cottage with some original features. The property has been sympathetically updated throughout and is now ready for someone to move straight into. On the ground there is an entrance hall with stairs to first floor, sitting room with fireplace, modern new kitchen/dining room with range of wall and base units, electric oven, hob and hood, wood work surfaces, sink unit, door to the rear garden and a cupboard housing the boiler. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms, all enjoying lovely rural views and a smart modern family shower room.

The property is well set back from the road having a long front garden enclosed by fencing and with off road parking for numerous cars. There is side access to the rear garden which has a patio area and new fencing.

Our Ref: AEA200065

Listed by

Ashford

Hobbs Parker Estate Agents

Reference: 68716245

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 25/04/2018

Expiry date: 24/04/2028

Current heating cost: £594/year

Potential heating cost: £464/year

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (35)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Wind turbine (25,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/06/2019 (7 years ago)	£210,000	—

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
PRIORY COTTAGES 3 PRIORY ROAD, BILSINGTON, ASHFORD, KENT, TN25 7AU	£395,000	28/01/2026	Semi-detached

Area average: £395,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.6%

10y growth 42.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ashford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 14.1%

10y (index) 41.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,119/mo

Realistic £1,243/mo

Optimistic £1,367/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ashford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ashford: £1,095/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TN25 7AU

Address

Priory Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Priory Road	0.6 miles
Shop	Unknown	2.5 miles
Shop	Old English Rose	2.6 miles
Train station	Ham Street	2.8 miles
Hospital	William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)	3.8 miles
Hospital	WIlliam Harvey Hospital	3.9 miles
Train station	Ashford International	4.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Burglary	2
Total incidents	2

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
Aldington Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Mersham Primary School	Primary	2.2 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2012
Finberry Primary School	Primary	2.5 miles	Good — 18 Oct 2018
Furley Park Primary Academy	Primary	2.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Caldecott Foundation School	Other	2.7 miles	Good — 5 Apr 2017

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £155,375

Target investor price (1%) £124,300

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).