# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME8 9DT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 SANDOWN DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY ME8 9DT | | Price | £475,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 119 m² | | Last sold | £485,000 Sep 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,761/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - 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/0334-3425-5300-0940-8276) ## Description A vastly extended house offering versatile accommodation with the option of utilising five, or even six well proportioned bedrooms! Downstairs comprises of a useful office/bedroom 6, a good sized lounge/diner which measures front to rear, an extended kitchen and utility room. Upstairs offers four double bedrooms, the master with en-suite, a further single bedroom and family bathroom. The secluded and southerly facing rear garden boasts both patio and lawn areas and a lovely covered seating space to relax. The garage has been partitioned to create two storage areas, and the frontage provides ample parking. The property is ideally situated for local schools, amenities, transport links to London and multiple primary and secondary schools. This lovely home is sure to appeal to those needing more space! NO CHAIN. **Porch** - **Hallway** - **Office/Bedroom 6** - 2.87m x 2.13m (9'5 x 7'0) - **Lounge/Diner** - 7.14m x 3.30m to 2.51m (23'5 x 10'10 to 8'3) - **Kitchen** - 3.48m x 3.20m (11'5 x 10'6) - **Utility Room** - 3.23m x 1.30m (10'7 x 4'3) - **Stairs Up** - **Landing** - **Bathroom** - 2.26m x 1.63m (7'5 x 5'4) - **Bedroom 1** - 4.50m x 2.44m (min) (14'9 x 8'0 (min)) - **En-Suite** - 2.84m x 0.71m (9'4 x 2'4) - **Bedroom 2** - 3.30m x 2.95m (10'10 x 9'8) - **Bedroom 3** - 3.23m x 2.87m (10'7 x 9'5) - **Bedroom 4** - 2.87m x 2.87m (9'5 x 9'5) - **Bedroom 5** - 2.26m x 2.26m (7'5 x 7'5) - **Garden** - Southerly Aspect **Garage** - Partitioned into two storage areas - 11'6 x 11'10 and 10'8 x 5'7. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_8822.JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327829) - IMG_8822.JPG - ![New (9).JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327830) - New (9).JPG - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/148503740/327831) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/148503740/327832) - Bedroom 1 - ![Office/Bedroom 6](/listings/photos/148503740/327833) - Office/Bedroom 6 - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/148503740/327834) - Lounge/Diner - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/148503740/327835) - Lounge/Diner - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/148503740/327836) - Lounge/Diner - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/148503740/327837) - Lounge/Diner - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/148503740/327838) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/148503740/327839) - Kitchen - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/148503740/327840) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/148503740/327841) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/148503740/327844) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/148503740/327849) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/148503740/327850) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/148503740/327853) - Bedroom 4 - ![Bedroom 5](/listings/photos/148503740/327859) - Bedroom 5 - ![New (11).JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327861) - New (11).JPG - ![New (10).JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327863) - New (10).JPG - ![New (13).JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327865) - New (13).JPG - ![New (12).JPG](/listings/photos/148503740/327866) - New (12).JPG ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR PLAN.jpeg](/listings/photos/148503740/327867) - FLOOR PLAN.jpeg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/148503740/327868) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16745865 - **Address:** 15 Sandown Drive, GILLINGHAM, ME8 9DT - **Certificate Issued:** 17/04/2025 - **Work Completed:** 15/03/2025 - **Items:** 9 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5123200 - **Address:** 15 Sandown Drive, GILLINGHAM, ME8 9DT - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2007 - **Work Completed:** 02/10/2007 - **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 SANDOWN DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DT | £485,000 | 30/09/2024 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 38 ELMSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9BD | £354,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 245 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 0EX | £400,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 5 BRANSGORE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DY | £387,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 48 CHALFONT DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DN | £367,000 | 10/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 322 MAIDSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 0HB | £455,000 | 31/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 28 BETTESCOMBE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9AY | £435,000 | 20/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 18 CHALFONT DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DN | £435,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 59 ELMSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9BE | £490,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 ELMSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9BD | £340,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 TAVERNERS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9AT | £351,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 26 SANDOWN DRIVE, RAINHAM, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DU | £306,000 | 01/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 SUNNINGDALE DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9EE | £365,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 BRANSGORE CLOSE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DY | £357,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 CHALFONT DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9DN | £373,250 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 79 ELMSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9BE | £370,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 BETTESCOMBE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9AY | £400,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 KENILWORTH DRIVE, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9EH | £385,500 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 ELMSTONE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9BD | £362,500 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 36 BETTESCOMBE ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9AY | £378,750 | 14/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 TAVERNERS ROAD, GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, ME8 9AT | £385,000 | 13/09/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £384,850 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £356,400 (65 Semi-detached, ME8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Medway). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,113/mo - **Realistic:** £1,237/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Detached House, Mierscourt Road, ME8 | £2,500/mo | 5 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £312,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £250,000 *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 £2,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £354/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.1% *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:** £3,992/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14.1% - **10y growth:** 37.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 18% - **10y growth (index):** 46.3% ## 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)