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17 SWAN LANE

ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP

3 beds 1 baths 786 sq ft Listed 19 Nov 2020 (-2011d)

£375,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TN25 6EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 SWAN LANE, ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £362,000 Apr 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £478/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/4590-9021-0022-2090-0003)

## Description

**** **** Enjoying a substantial plot with plenty of scope to extend (stpp) is this three-bedroom detached bungalow, set within a central village location with plenty of driveway parking and offer for sale with no onward chain.

Set back from the road and hidden behind trees you'll find this fantastic bungalow which enjoys a large plot and wonderful rear garden. To the front is a lawned garden, whilst to the side is a detached garage with driveway in front for three cars. A side gate leads into the garden.

As you step inside, the porch offers a welcome space to keep your coats and shoes, before stepping into the main living room. Flooded with natural light through the large window is the main living room, enjoying a wood laminate floor throughout and with doors leading to both the kitchen/dining room, and an inner hallway. To the rear and over looking the garden is a the kitchen/dining room. 'L'  shaped by design and with two separate areas. The dining area leads through large double doors into the garden, The kitchen is of a traditional design with a range of wall and base units and worksurfaces over. There are plenty of storage cupboards, as well as two built-in cupboards; one serving as a pantry whilst the other houses the hot water cylinder. A large window looks down the garden.

Through the living room and into the inner hallway and doors lead to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Facing the rear and overlooking the garden is the main bedroom. Front facing are the two smaller bedrooms. Also off the hallway and next the main bedroom is the family bathroom, comprising a modern white bathroom suite with a shower/bath, wc and wash basin.

The large rear garden is sure to be a head turner, lovely and private and not overlooked. Measuring approx 115ft there is so much to enjoy here in the garden. A patio area sits adjacent to the back of the house, before a lawn stretches the whole way to the bottom of the garden. There is plenty of space for a vegetable garden, wild garden, childrens play equipment and raised beds; there is just lots of space to enjoy!

There is also scope for extension, either to the rear or side and the potential to convert the attic into a room also (stpp).

**LOCATION** **** Situated within the village of Sellindge, located equidistant from Ashford and Folkestone, with local village amenities including farm shop, parish church, Sellindge village hall, Dukes Head pub, Sellindge Primary School & Co-op minimarket. Being situated on the A20, Sellindge offers good road links with access into Ashford and Folkestone (around 8 miles distant and 9 miles distant respectively) and the M20 at junction 10a or 11 (4.8 miles and 6 miles respectively). Ashford International station is located within the town and offers a fast link into London (St Pancras in 37 minutes) and Eurostar services to the continent.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/86926603/512190) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP | £362,000 | 30/04/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 HOMELANDS CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6BP | £557,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX | £500,000 | 14/10/2025 | Detached |
| 58 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB | £350,000 | 03/03/2025 | Detached |
| IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB | £350,000 | 03/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 5 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP | £380,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 34 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX | £355,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BELVEDERE ROW, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FD | £495,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| LITTLE RHODES MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JA | £810,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 ST KATHERINES CRESCENT, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FU | £458,500 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 8 LOURDES MANOR CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6BU | £545,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| ROSELEA MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JE | £485,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 DOWNS WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EY | £325,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 17 WHITEHALL WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6ET | £293,333 | 12/07/2022 | Detached |
| THE CYGNETS 4 MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JX | £410,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 2 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX | £369,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| THE CYGNETS 4 MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JX | £319,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB | £440,000 | 09/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 ST MARYS ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FT | £339,995 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 38 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX | £380,000 | 21/04/2022 | Detached |
| 40 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB | £407,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| 12 DOWNS WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EZ | £340,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| [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:** £426,441 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £574,833 (36 Detached, TN25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34.8%

## 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).*

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** £5,137/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.3%
- **10y growth:** 47.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.9%

## 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

73 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£362,000 Apr 2021

Price per m²

£5,137/m²

Local average

£574,833 (-34.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,380 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Three-bedroom detached bunaglow
Village setting
Large rear garden
Potential to extend (stpp)
Driveway and garage
No onward chain
Close to local village amenities
Within easy reach of M20 (jct11)

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Enjoying a substantial plot with plenty of scope to extend (stpp) is this three-bedroom detached bungalow, set within a central village location with plenty of driveway parking and offer for sale with no onward chain.

Set back from the road and hidden behind trees you'll find this fantastic bungalow which enjoys a large plot and wonderful rear garden. To the front is a lawned garden, whilst to the side is a detached garage with driveway in front for three cars. A side gate leads into the garden.

As you step inside, the porch offers a welcome space to keep your coats and shoes, before stepping into the main living room. Flooded with natural light through the large window is the main living room, enjoying a wood laminate floor throughout and with doors leading to both the kitchen/dining room, and an inner hallway. To the rear and over looking the garden is a the kitchen/dining room. 'L' shaped by design and with two separate areas. The dining area leads through large double doors into the garden, The kitchen is of a traditional design with a range of wall and base units and worksurfaces over. There are plenty of storage cupboards, as well as two built-in cupboards; one serving as a pantry whilst the other houses the hot water cylinder. A large window looks down the garden.
Through the living room and into the inner hallway and doors lead to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Facing the rear and overlooking the garden is the main bedroom. Front facing are the two smaller bedrooms. Also off the hallway and next the main bedroom is the family bathroom, comprising a modern white bathroom suite with a shower/bath, wc and wash basin.

The large rear garden is sure to be a head turner, lovely and private and not overlooked. Measuring approx 115ft there is so much to enjoy here in the garden. A patio area sits adjacent to the back of the house, before a lawn stretches the whole way to the bottom of the garden. There is plenty of space for a vegetable garden, wild garden, childrens play equipment and raised beds; there is just lots of space to enjoy!
There is also scope for extension, either to the rear or side and the potential to convert the attic into a room also (stpp).

LOCATION ** Situated within the village of Sellindge, located equidistant from Ashford and Folkestone, with local village amenities including farm shop, parish church, Sellindge village hall, Dukes Head pub, Sellindge Primary School & Co-op minimarket. Being situated on the A20, Sellindge offers good road links with access into Ashford and Folkestone (around 8 miles distant and 9 miles distant respectively) and the M20 at junction 10a or 11 (4.8 miles and 6 miles respectively). Ashford International station is located within the town and offers a fast link into London (St Pancras in 37 minutes) and Eurostar services to the continent.

Listed by

Ashford

Andrew & Co Estate Agents

Reference: 86926603

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/10/2020

Current heating cost: £478/year

Potential heating cost: £389/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/04/2021 (5 years ago)	£362,000	—

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
1 HOMELANDS CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6BP	£557,000	17/12/2025	Detached
2 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX	£500,000	14/10/2025	Detached
58 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB	£350,000	03/03/2025	Detached
IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB	£350,000	03/03/2025	Detached
Same street 5 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP	£380,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
34 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX	£355,000	16/12/2022	Detached
3 BELVEDERE ROW, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FD	£495,000	28/10/2022	Detached
LITTLE RHODES MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JA	£810,000	26/10/2022	Detached
1 ST KATHERINES CRESCENT, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FU	£458,500	21/09/2022	Detached
8 LOURDES MANOR CLOSE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6BU	£545,000	16/08/2022	Detached
ROSELEA MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JE	£485,000	08/08/2022	Detached
3 DOWNS WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EY	£325,000	04/08/2022	Detached
17 WHITEHALL WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6ET	£293,333	12/07/2022	Detached
THE CYGNETS 4 MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JX	£410,000	24/06/2022	Detached
2 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX	£369,000	17/06/2022	Detached
THE CYGNETS 4 MAIN ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6JX	£319,000	13/05/2022	Detached
IVY COTTAGE, 60 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB	£440,000	09/05/2022	Detached
15 ST MARYS ROAD, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6FT	£339,995	29/04/2022	Detached
38 SWAN GREEN, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EX	£380,000	21/04/2022	Detached
40 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6HB	£407,000	19/04/2022	Detached
12 DOWNS WAY, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EZ	£340,000	18/02/2022	Detached
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: £426,441 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.3%

10y growth 47.2%

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

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 15.9%

10y (index) 48.9%

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: £1,095/mo (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 0.31%

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).