# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME9 8JD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HIGHBANK, WRENS ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, BORDEN, KENT ME9 8JD | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £395,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/05/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,228/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - 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/5135-9225-6500-0051-0202) ## Description Occupying a sought after semi-rural location with views over surrounding open countryside, this well presented three bedroom semi detached property boasting a delightful private garden, carport and garage.  Conveniently located within easy reach of Sittingbourne town centre, transport links and amenities, the property offers spacious, well maintained accommodation over two floors, with modern interiors throughout.  Flowing living space creates the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, with plenty of space for a growing family.  Features include a generous double length reception room, well equipped kitchen, first floor bathroom, ground floor WC, gas central heating, double glazing, quality floor coverings, and ample inbuilt storage.   Accommodation comprises entrance hall with access to downstairs WC and stairs rising to the first floor, leading into the double length reception room with feature fireplace, double doors onto the patio and garden beyond, and space for relaxing and dining.  The separate extended kitchen, also with door onto the garden, comprises a range of wall and base units with work surfaces incorporating inset sink unit, gas hob with inbuilt extractor, wall mounted electric oven, and further space for appliances.   To the first floor, there are three well proportioned bedrooms, plus a bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower unit.  .   The property is conveniently located on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, with rail services providing excellent links to Central London and the surrounding area.  Additionally, the A249 and A2 connect the M20 and M25 for useful vehicular access.   Sittingbourne offers an array of shops, bars and restaurants and the area is well served by lovely open spaces and well respected schools, both at primary and secondary level.   Viewings are highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508698) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508699) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508700) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508701) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508702) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508703) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508705) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508706) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508708) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508712) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508714) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166657550/1508715) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166657550/1508716) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/166657550/1508717) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HIGHBANK WRENS ROAD, BORDEN, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME9 8JD | £395,000 | 06/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | HIGHBANK WRENS ROAD, BORDEN, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME9 8JD | £205,000 | 17/03/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] WIMEREUX WRENS ROAD, BORDEN, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME9 8JD | £595,000 | 26/03/2025 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £595,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £354,288 (26 Semi-detached, ME9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Swale). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £986/mo - **Realistic:** £1,095/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,205/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sterling Road, ME10 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000 *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 £1,700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7% *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:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 32.4% - **10y growth:** 25.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Swale; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.7% - **5y growth (index):** 14.8% - **10y growth (index):** 37.3% ## 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)