Sold STC Detached

26 PEMBURY ROAD

TONBRIDGE, KENT TN9 2HX

4 beds 2 baths 172 m² Listed 16 Jan 2023 (-1294d)

£1,100,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

172 m²

EPC rating

F

Last sold

£1,160,000 Jan 2023

Price per m²

£6,395/m²

Local average

£837,278 (+31.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,340 of 33,755)

Street crime

209 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning Detached Victorian Villa
  • Fully Renovated
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • Three Elegant Reception Rooms
  • Striking Open Plan Kitchen/Diner
  • Generous Rear Garden
  • High Standard Refinements
  • Host Of Period Features
  • En-Suite & Family Bathroom
  • Close To Train Station, Town & Schools

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Guide Price - 1,100,000 - 1,200,000 Jack Charles are proud to offer an extremely rare opportunity to acquire this stunning and fully renovated Victorian detached house which is an exemplary example of an elegant period home boasting all the character that make property of this calibre so extremely popular. It boasts modern classic refinements and a plethora of period features mixed with well-appointed accommodation comprising of a deep entrance hall, bay fronted living room with further receptions to the adjacent side currently used as a generous study and to the rear a formal dining room with a stunning open plan feature kitchen/breakfast room/diner which really is the hub of the home offering stunning social space high end kitchen units with central island complimented with bi-fold doors onto the rear garden inviting you onto the fabulous rear garden. In addition the ground floor offers access to a utility room/cloakroom w.c and access to a spacious cellar. Stairs rise to the first floor landing which leads directly through to four spacious double bedrooms with the principal bedroom affording a generous en-suite and dressing area with this floor serviced by an elegant further family bathroom w.c and useful laundry cupboard. Externally ample parking is found to the front with a large gravel driveway to the side leading to a large garage with room above. The rear garden really catches the sun and enjoys level areas of decking and lawn that eventually lead to a kitchen garden with a range of raised beds as well as a healthy stock of fruit trees. The location is often sought being so close to the train station, town, open parks and green spaces as well as a range of well-regarded local schooling and road links that both compliment and complete this absolutely stunning home. Appointments are strictly by appointment via appointed sole agents Jack Charles.

Tonbridge Location - Tonbridge is a thriving market town that has developed over the centuries. It boasts a fine example of a 'Motte and Bailey' Norman castle built in the 13th century, set on the banks of the river Medway with the castle grounds abutting Tonbridge Park offering covered/open air swimming pool, tennis courts, children's play areas, miniature railway, putting etc. Tonbridge town offers an excellent range of retail and leisure activities with many High Street stores and a full complement of banks and building societies, together with a selection of coffee shops, restaurants and local inns. The mainline station provides fast commuter links into London (Cannon Street/London Bridge/Charing Cross in approximately 40 minutes) with road links to the M20 & M25 motorways via the nearby A26 and A21. Tonbridge offers a full scale of education from Nursery to College and includes Grammar & Private schools such as the world-renowned Tonbridge School. There are many places of historical interest in the surrounding areas including Penshurst Place and Gardens, Hever Castle, Knole House and Chartwell (once home to Winston Churchill).

Listed by

Tonbridge

Jack Charles Property Services Ltd

Reference: 130755212

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/08/2022

Expiry date: 30/08/2032

Current heating cost: £2,077/year

Potential heating cost: £1,088/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £27,400

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£100)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

45% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/01/2023 (3 years ago) £1,160,000 +45%
Sold 16/07/2012 (14 years ago) £800,000 —

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
9 THE DRIVE, TONBRIDGE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, TN9 2LP £1,200,000 10/05/2022 Detached

Area average: £1,200,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -45.7%
10y growth 65%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tonbridge and Malling. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.5%
5y (index) 13%
10y (index) 30.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tonbridge and Malling. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,333/mo
Realistic £1,481/mo
Optimistic £1,629/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tonbridge and Malling.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West Kent: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View TN9 2HX

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Carpet Centre 0.1 miles
Bus stop Springwell Road 0.2 miles
Bus stop Quarry Hill Parade 0.2 miles
Train station Tonbridge 0.3 miles
University Tonbridge Adult Education Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Hildenborough 2.6 miles
Hospital Tunbridge Wells Independant Hospital 5.3 miles
University Unknown 11.2 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 57
Anti-social behaviour 45
Criminal damage and arson 26
Shoplifting 26
Other theft 18
Public order 11
Vehicle crime 9
Drugs 7
Burglary 5
Other crime 3
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 209

Within 1 mile during May 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
Tonbridge Grammar School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 7 Nov 2019
The Judd School Secondary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 5 Jun 2015
Royal Rise Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 21 Oct 2021
Sussex Road Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 10 Jan 2017
Leigh Academy Tonbridge Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 25 Jan 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
4 Bed Terraced House, Douglas Road, TN9 £2,400/mo 4 0.32 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £300,000
Target investor price (1%) £240,000
Gross yield 2.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 38.2×
Monthly cashflow £-2,197/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.3%
  • 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).
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