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1 SWAN LANE

ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP

1,163 sq ft Listed 31 Jan 2024 (-843d)

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# Land for sale (TN25 6EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 SWAN LANE, ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP |
| Price | Sale by Tender |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 108 m² |
| Last sold | £89,000 Jan 1997 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** E
- **Current heating cost:** £1,813/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£1,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0234-8520-9409-0327-2206)

## Description

LOT 1 - DUTCH BARN & LAND - 1.40 ACRES

Located to the south of Blindhouse Lane the Dutch Barn comprises a three bay steel framed barn part clad in corrugated tin measuring approximately 104m2. The Barn is in a dilapidated state and stands within a curtilage of approximately 1.40 acres with direct frontage to Blindhouse Lane where there is a gated access. The Barn offers the potential for future conversion subject to the necessary planning consents. We understand the building is not currently connected to services although we have been informed that electricity and water services are available close by.

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER - CLOSING 8TH MARCH 2024

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, SHEPWAY, KENT, TN25 6EP | £89,000 | 03/01/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 5 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP | £380,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| NORWEST HOLST-CRISPIN & BOARST STANFORD INTERSECTION, STANFORD, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6GH | £8,500,000 | 19/12/2022 | Other |
| IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB | £400,000 | 09/05/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 11 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP | £405,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £392,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £4,450,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £467,700 (5 Other, TN25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -79.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,031/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,145/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,260/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.21% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £114,500

*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:** £880/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -22.1%
- **10y growth:** 1479.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; All dwelling types series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.5%

## 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

Floor area

108 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£89,000 Jan 1997

Price per m²

£880/m²

Local average

£467,700 (-79.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,380 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Description

LOT 1 - DUTCH BARN & LAND - 1.40 ACRES

Located to the south of Blindhouse Lane the Dutch Barn comprises a three bay steel framed barn part clad in corrugated tin measuring approximately 104m2. The Barn is in a dilapidated state and stands within a curtilage of approximately 1.40 acres with direct frontage to Blindhouse Lane where there is a gated access. The Barn offers the potential for future conversion subject to the necessary planning consents. We understand the building is not currently connected to services although we have been informed that electricity and water services are available close by.

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER - CLOSING 8TH MARCH 2024

Listed by

Heathfield

BTF Partnership LLP

Reference: 144216719

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: E

Inspection date: 03/10/2024

Current heating cost: £1,813/year

Potential heating cost: £1,595/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
High performance external doors (£1,000)
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)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/01/1997 (29 years ago)	£89,000	—

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
Same street 5 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP	£380,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
NORWEST HOLST-CRISPIN & BOARST STANFORD INTERSECTION, STANFORD, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6GH	£8,500,000	19/12/2022	Other
IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB	£400,000	09/05/2022	Other
Same street 11 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP	£405,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £392,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £4,450,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -22.1%

10y growth 1479.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: All dwelling types. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 15.4%

10y (index) 47.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,031/mo

Realistic £1,145/mo

Optimistic £1,260/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Folkestone and Hythe.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ashford: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Downs Way	0.0 miles
Shop	Sellindge Premier	0.1 miles
Train station	Westenhanger	1.5 miles
Shop	WHSmith	1.8 miles
Train station	Sandling	2.8 miles
Hospital	William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)	4.6 miles
Hospital	WIlliam Harvey Hospital	4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Sellindge Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2023
Lympne Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2012
Smeeth Community Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 14 Sep 2023
Brabourne Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 11 Nov 2013
Caldecott Foundation School	Other	2.5 miles	Good — 5 Apr 2017

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.21%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,125

Target investor price (1%) £114,500

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).