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24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE

CHATHAM, WALDERSLADE, KENT ME5 9UL

4 beds 2 baths 1,055 sq ft Listed 21 Feb 2023 (-1210d)

£450,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (ME5 9UL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, CHATHAM, WALDERSLADE, KENT ME5 9UL |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 98 m² |
| Last sold | £441,000 Mar 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/02/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £728/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1637-2822-7200-0271-3206)

## Description

Externally the private rear garden is the perfect place to entertain and enjoy.

Parking is provided via off street parking and a garage.

**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 every case.

WAL220208/2

## Property Photos

- ![External](/listings/photos/131884061/197667) - External
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/131884061/197668) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/131884061/197669) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/131884061/197670) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/131884061/197671) - Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/131884061/197672) - Garden
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/131884061/197673) - Conservatory
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/131884061/197674) - Bedroom

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/131884061/197675) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/131884061/197676) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16448308
- **Address:** 24 Round Wood Close, Walderslade, ME5 9UL
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/08/2024
- **Work Completed:** 01/08/2024
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £441,000 | 28/03/2024 | Detached |
| 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £247,000 | 25/06/2003 | Detached |
| 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £103,950 | 07/05/1996 | 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 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 12/02/2026 | Detached |
| 1 GOLDSTONE WALK, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QB | £427,500 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 35 OLIVINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NQ | £530,000 | 17/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £650,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached |
| 18 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £365,000 | 14/01/2025 | Detached |
| 2 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ | £467,500 | 20/11/2023 | Detached |
| 5 THE COVERT, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JJ | £500,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached |
| 15 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW | £562,500 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW | £410,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £535,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TUFA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9LU | £546,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| HILLAH COSSINGTON ROAD, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JB | £685,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 TUFA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9LU | £490,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 17 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW | £565,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 25 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £590,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BROCKBANK CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9US | £665,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| SWISS COTTAGE BOXLEY ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JE | £435,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| AVALON BOXLEY ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JE | £500,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £377,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £535,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £535,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £505,550 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £462,019 (27 Detached, ME5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -2.6%

## 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 Medway & Swale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed End Terrace, Tatler Close, ME5 | £1,550/mo | 4 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000

*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 £1,550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-402/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.7%

*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:** £4,592/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6.6%
- **10y growth:** 34.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.1%

## 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

98 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£441,000 Mar 2024

Price per m²

£4,592/m²

Local average

£462,019 (-2.6%)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

CHAIN FREE
FOUR BEDROOMS
GARAGE
OFF STREET PARKING
QUIET LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This attractive family home offers bundles of space and is ready to be transformed into your perfect home. The property is tucked away on a quiet close and offers the owners spacious accommodation including an entrance hallway leading to the dual aspect lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room and the conservatory that looks out to the rear garden. To the first floor there are four generous bedrooms with the master boasting an en suite. The family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.
Externally the private rear garden is the perfect place to entertain and enjoy.
Parking is provided via off street parking and a garage.

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 every case.

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Listed by

Walderslade

Move South Limited - LSL Franchise

Reference: 131884061

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/02/2023

Expiry date: 08/02/2033

Current heating cost: £728/year

Potential heating cost: £665/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,725

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16448308 Recent

Property Details

Street: 24 Round Wood Close

Town: Walderslade

Postcode: ME5 9UL

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 25/08/2024

Work Completed: 01/08/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

324% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/03/2024 (2 years ago)	£441,000	+78.5%
Sold	25/06/2003 (22 years ago)	£247,000	+137.6%
Sold	07/05/1996 (30 years ago)	£103,950	—

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
6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£405,000	12/02/2026	Detached
1 GOLDSTONE WALK, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QB	£427,500	09/01/2026	Detached
35 OLIVINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NQ	£530,000	17/11/2025	Detached
5 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS	£650,000	31/07/2025	Detached
18 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£405,000	28/02/2025	Detached
7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£365,000	14/01/2025	Detached
2 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ	£467,500	20/11/2023	Detached
5 THE COVERT, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JJ	£500,000	09/11/2023	Detached
15 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW	£562,500	13/12/2022	Detached
5 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW	£410,000	05/12/2022	Detached
7 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS	£535,000	28/10/2022	Detached
11 TUFA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9LU	£546,000	20/10/2022	Detached
HILLAH COSSINGTON ROAD, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JB	£685,000	07/10/2022	Detached
10 TUFA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9LU	£490,000	30/09/2022	Detached
17 SYLVAN GLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PW	£565,000	14/09/2022	Detached
25 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ	£590,000	31/08/2022	Detached
1 BROCKBANK CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9US	£665,000	25/08/2022	Detached
SWISS COTTAGE BOXLEY ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JE	£435,000	18/08/2022	Detached
AVALON BOXLEY ROAD, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JE	£500,000	29/07/2022	Detached
7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£377,500	29/07/2022	Detached
Same street 12 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL	£535,000	13/12/2021	Detached

Street average: £535,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £505,550 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.6%

10y growth 34.7%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.6%

10y (index) 28.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,157/mo

Realistic £1,286/mo

Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME5 9UL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Galena Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Celestine Close	0.1 miles
Hospital	Spire Alexandra Hospital	0.3 miles
Shop	Spar	0.5 miles
Shop	Prestige Dry Cleaners	0.6 miles
Hospital	Lordswood Healthy living center	0.7 miles
Train station	Chatham	3.4 miles
Train station	Aylesford	3.5 miles
University	Unknown	3.5 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	33
Violence and sexual offences	29
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other crime	5
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Public order	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	85

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
Tunbury Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2023
Swingate Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2014
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2015
Lordswood School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2019
Walderslade Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2015

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 End Terrace, Tatler Close, ME5	£1,550/mo	4	0.84 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £193,750

Target investor price (1%) £155,000

Gross yield 4.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24.2×

Monthly cashflow £-402/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.7%

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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