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10 SWAN LANE

ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP

1,206 sq ft Listed 31 Jan 2024 (-864d)

£295,000

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# Land for sale (TN25 6EP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 SWAN LANE, ASHFORD, SELLINDGE, KENT TN25 6EP |
| Price | £295,000 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 112 m² |
| Last sold | £356,000 Nov 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £946/year

### Recommendations
- A3 (2,700)
- W2 (6,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0447-2837-7671-2720-7041)

## Description

LOT 2 - GRADE III AGRICULTURAL LAND - 35.73 ACRES

A parcel of agricultural land, classified as Grade III on the Agricultural Land Classification Plan for England and Wales. The soils are defined by the Soilscapes Map as "slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils". The land is split between 14.71 acres of permanent pasture to the north and 21.02 acres of arable land to the south. The arable land has been occupied under a rolling Farm Business Tenancy with vacant possession now available on completion. The 2023 arable cropping was Winter Wheat and the 2022 crop was Oil Seed . The land has been left as stubble and FYM has been spread in September 2023. It has a southerly aspect and has the potential to be planted with vines. The land is accessed from Hayton Road through a gated access. A public footpath crosses this parcel from the northern boundary to the western boundary.

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER - CLOSING MARCH 8TH 2024

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5531953
- **Address:** 10 Swan Lane, Sellindge, TN25 6EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/03/2008
- **Work Completed:** 09/01/2008
- **Items:** 13 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1431747
- **Address:** 10 Swan Lane, Sellindge, TN25 6EP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/01/2004
- **Work Completed:** 26/07/2003
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 SWAN LANE, SELLINDGE, ASHFORD, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, TN25 6EP | £356,000 | 25/11/2020 | 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:** -36.9%

## 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:** 0.39% (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:** £2,634/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -82.5%
- **10y growth:** 1479.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

112 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£356,000 Nov 2020

Price per m²

£2,634/m²

Local average

£467,700 (-36.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,380 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

LOT 2 - GRADE III AGRICULTURAL LAND - 35.73 ACRES
A parcel of agricultural land, classified as Grade III on the Agricultural Land Classification Plan for England and Wales. The soils are defined by the Soilscapes Map as "slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils". The land is split between 14.71 acres of permanent pasture to the north and 21.02 acres of arable land to the south. The arable land has been occupied under a rolling Farm Business Tenancy with vacant possession now available on completion. The 2023 arable cropping was Winter Wheat and the 2022 crop was Oil Seed . The land has been left as stubble and FYM has been spread in September 2023. It has a southerly aspect and has the potential to be planted with vines. The land is accessed from Hayton Road through a gated access. A public footpath crosses this parcel from the northern boundary to the western boundary.

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER - CLOSING MARCH 8TH 2024

Listed by

Heathfield

BTF Partnership LLP

Reference: 144216929

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/03/2020

Expiry date: 22/03/2030

Current heating cost: £946/year

Potential heating cost: £700/year

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

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5531953

Property Details

Street: 10 Swan Lane

Town: Sellindge

Postcode: TN25 6EP

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/03/2008

Work Completed: 09/01/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1431747

Property Details

Street: 10 Swan Lane

Town: Sellindge

Postcode: TN25 6EP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/01/2004

Work Completed: 26/07/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/11/2020 (5 years ago)	£356,000	—

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 -82.5%

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 March 2026.

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 16.1%

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
Violence and sexual offences	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 0.39%

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).