# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME15 7RA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 68 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 7RA | | Price | £275,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 70 m² | | Last sold | £275,000 Aug 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/12/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £483/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8906-7922-4199-8833-0906) ## Description NO FORWARD CHAIN. The property is situated in a lovely setting close to Maidstone town centre. There are views out towards Mote Park to the front of the property and a most pleasant outlook to the rear. The immediate area has excellent local amenities, excellent schooling and the town itself has a good range of shopping, educational and social facilities. The property comprises a beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached family house which has brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The property benefits from replacement double glazing and gas fired central heating. There are good sized neatly prepared gardens to the rear and excellent parking for at least 5 cars to the front of the house. Internal inspection is thoroughly recommended by the sole selling agents. EPC Rating: C. Contact: PAGE & WELLS' Maidstone office - 01622 756703. **Ground Floor:** - Double glazed entrance door to ... **Entrance Hall:** - 3.35m x 1.83m (11' x 6') - Staircase to the first floor. Understairs cupboards. Boxed radiator. Panelled doors to kitchen and ... **Lounge:** - 3.56m x 3.48m (11'8 x 11'5) - Double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Picture rail. Central fireplace. Boxed radiator. **Dining Room:** - 3.91m x 3.48m (12'10 x 11'5) - Double glazed double doors opening to the garden. Central fireplace with attractive Dimplex display fire. Recessed cupboards with glass fronted doors. Boxed radiator. The dining room communicates with ... **Kitchen:** - 2.69m x 2.39m (8'10 x 7'10) - Excellent range of work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath. Inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under. Larder cupboard. Hotpoint oven and grill. Bosch 4- ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over. Built-in dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. Double glazed window to the side elevation. Double glazed door opening to the garden. **First Floor:** - **Landing** - Access to insulated roof space. **Bedroom 1:** - 3.73m x 3.15m (12'3 x 10'4) - Double glazed window to the front elevation with lovely outlook. Built-in cupboard concealing Valiant gas fired boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water. Ornate fireplace. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. **Bedroom 2:** - 3.18m x 3.05m (10'5 x 10') - Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. **Bedroom 3:** - 2.44m x 2.08m (8' x 6'10) - Double glazed window to the rear elevation. **Bathroom** - Spacious family bathroom in white suite. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low-level w.c. Panelled bath with side mounted mixer tap. Thermostatically controlled shower. Fitted shower screen. Chrome radiator/towel rail. **Externally:** - Double gates open to a brick paviour forecourt which provides extensive parking to the property. The front garden is screened by live hedging. A side gates leads to a good size rear garden which extends in depth to about 50'. Immediately behind the house is a paved terrace. An area of lawn with well stocked flower borders. Set within the garden is a SUMMERHOUSE, GARDEN SHED and GARDEN STORE. External lighting. **Viewing** - Viewing strictly by arrangements with the Agent’s Head Office: 52-54 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1DB Tel. 01622 756703 **Directions** - Leave Maidstone on the A20 Ashford Road and proceed down Square Hill. At the mini roundabout turn left into Mote Avenue, continue round pasing the Mote Cricket Club. Continue for a short distance where the property will then be found on the right hand side. **Epc Ratings:** - ## Property Photos - ![IMG_1903 updated.jpg](/listings/photos/45775032/335047) - IMG_1903 updated.jpg - ![IMG_1849.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335054) - IMG_1849.JPG - ![IMG_1851.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335056) - IMG_1851.JPG - ![IMG_1854.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335059) - IMG_1854.JPG - ![IMG_1872.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335061) - IMG_1872.JPG - ![IMG_1865.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335064) - IMG_1865.JPG - ![IMG_1878.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335066) - IMG_1878.JPG - ![IMG_1880.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335067) - IMG_1880.JPG - ![IMG_1884.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335069) - IMG_1884.JPG - ![IMG_1888.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335072) - IMG_1888.JPG - ![IMG_1891.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335073) - IMG_1891.JPG - ![IMG_1899.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335074) - IMG_1899.JPG - ![IMG_1858.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335075) - IMG_1858.JPG - ![IMG_1856.JPG](/listings/photos/45775032/335079) - IMG_1856.JPG ## Floorplans - ![68 Upper Road FP.jpg](/listings/photos/45775032/335081) - 68 Upper Road FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/45775032/335083) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/45775032/335085) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12872743 - **Address:** 68 Upper Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7RA - **Certificate Issued:** 02/04/2018 - **Work Completed:** 30/01/2018 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #8288180 - **Address:** 68 Upper Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7RA - **Certificate Issued:** 18/07/2011 - **Work Completed:** 09/04/2011 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 68 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £275,000 | 30/08/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 ELM GROVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RT | £485,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SJ | £375,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 56 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £650,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 WEST PARK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7AE | £360,000 | 26/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 44 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £410,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR | £250,000 | 20/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 29 ELM GROVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RT | £300,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 YORK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7QS | £317,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 WEST PARK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7AF | £365,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RU | £460,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 LOWER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RH | £366,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 98 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £435,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RU | £400,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 50 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £404,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced | | 62 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £395,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 HEATHER DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DF | £425,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 74 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £342,000 | 15/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 LOWER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RH | £375,000 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £425,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RS | £373,000 | 12/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 42 HEATHER DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DF | £446,000 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 72 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £335,000 | 03/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £369,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £397,725 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £385,095 (56 Semi-detached, ME15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.6% ## 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 Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,600 *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:** £3,929/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.2% - **10y growth:** 31.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Maidstone; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 21.1% - **10y growth (index):** 32.4% ## 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)