Sold STC Semi-detached

1 CHISLEHURST CLOSE

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 8TS

3 beds 1 baths 926 sq ft Listed 14 Jul 2023 (-1067d)

£310,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME15 8TS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 1 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 8TS |
| Price | £310,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 86 m² |
| Last sold | £305,000 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/07/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,187/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,535

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£35)
- 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/6637-2423-5200-0987-8296)

## Description

Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

Room sizes:**Entrance Hall**: 13'8 x 9'9 (4.17m x 2.97m)**Utility Room**: 5'4 x 4'6 (1.63m x 1.37m)**Cloakroom**: 5'5 x 2'7 (1.65m x 0.79m)**Kitchen**: 12'0 x 7'8 (3.66m x 2.34m)**Lounge/Dining Room**: 23'3 x 11'6 at widest point (7.09m x 3.51m)**Conservatory**: 10'8 x 7'9 (3.25m x 2.36m)**Landing****Bedroom 1**: 11'8 x 11'1 (3.56m x 3.38m)**Bedroom 2**: 11'7 x 10'9 up to fitted wardrobes (3.53m x 3.28m)**Bedroom 3**: 9'11 x 7'10 (3.02m x 2.39m)**Bathroom**: 7'10 x 5'11 (2.39m x 1.80m)**Front, Side and Rear Gardens****Garage and Off Road Parking**

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/137360786/385317) - Front Elevation
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/137360786/385320) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/137360786/385322) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/137360786/385324) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/137360786/385327) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/137360786/385330) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/137360786/385332) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/137360786/385334) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/137360786/385337) - Bathroom
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/137360786/385340) - Conservatory
- ![Driveway/Parking](/listings/photos/137360786/385343) - Driveway/Parking
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/137360786/385345) - Rear Elevation

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/137360786/385347) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/137360786/385350) - First Floor

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TS | £305,000 | 20/12/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9ND | £315,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HARTLEY CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SY | £250,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ECHO CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TZ | £210,000 | 20/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX | £355,000 | 18/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 HEVER CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SR | £285,000 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 SENACRE LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HB | £340,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 90 RECULVER WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8QT | £295,000 | 09/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 GROOMBRIDGE SQUARE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TR | £300,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 106 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX | £341,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX | £311,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 354 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HJ | £326,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9ND | £325,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HALDEN CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SX | £315,000 | 07/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 3 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TS | £335,000 | 23/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 70 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX | £298,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| SENACRE COTTAGES 4 GORE COURT ROAD, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8RE | £500,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 449 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HD | £377,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 433 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HD | £380,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 GROOMBRIDGE SQUARE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TR | £305,000 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 360 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HJ | £310,000 | 25/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 COLESHALL CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TU | £332,500 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TS | £320,000 | 21/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £327,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £323,550 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £385,095 (56 Semi-detached, ME15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.5%

## 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:** 0.41% (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:** £3,605/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.8%
- **10y growth:** 37.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£305,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£3,605/m²

Local average

£385,095 (-19.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,869 of 33,755)

Street crime

189 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
Fabulous corner plot with gardens to front, side and rear
Detached garage to rear with further off road parking
Excellent opportunity to add your own taste and style
Spacious accommodation
Popular location near shops and schools
EPC energy rating C (70)

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

Offering fabulous space both inside and out as well as the benefits of driveway and a detached garage to the rear and all positioned in a popular residential area with easy access to shops, schools and supermarket.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.
Room sizes:Entrance Hall: 13'8 x 9'9 (4.17m x 2.97m)Utility Room: 5'4 x 4'6 (1.63m x 1.37m)Cloakroom: 5'5 x 2'7 (1.65m x 0.79m)Kitchen: 12'0 x 7'8 (3.66m x 2.34m)Lounge/Dining Room: 23'3 x 11'6 at widest point (7.09m x 3.51m)Conservatory: 10'8 x 7'9 (3.25m x 2.36m)LandingBedroom 1: 11'8 x 11'1 (3.56m x 3.38m)Bedroom 2: 11'7 x 10'9 up to fitted wardrobes (3.53m x 3.28m)Bedroom 3: 9'11 x 7'10 (3.02m x 2.39m)Bathroom: 7'10 x 5'11 (2.39m x 1.80m)Front, Side and Rear GardensGarage and Off Road Parking
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

Listed by

Bearsted

Arun Estates

Reference: 137360786

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/07/2023

Expiry date: 12/07/2033

Current heating cost: £1,187/year

Potential heating cost: £1,107/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,535

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
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

Ground Floor

First Floor

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/12/2023 (2 years ago)	£305,000	—

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
25 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9ND	£315,000	17/12/2025	Semi-detached
7 HARTLEY CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SY	£250,000	03/12/2025	Semi-detached
8 ECHO CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TZ	£210,000	20/11/2023	Semi-detached
60 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX	£355,000	18/10/2023	Semi-detached
1 HEVER CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SR	£285,000	24/08/2023	Semi-detached
19 SENACRE LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HB	£340,000	04/08/2023	Semi-detached
90 RECULVER WALK, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8QT	£295,000	09/05/2023	Semi-detached
2 GROOMBRIDGE SQUARE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TR	£300,000	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
106 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX	£341,500	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
72 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX	£311,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
354 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HJ	£326,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
34 BELL MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 9ND	£325,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
2 HALDEN CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SX	£315,000	07/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 3 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TS	£335,000	23/05/2022	Semi-detached
70 BETSHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TX	£298,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
SENACRE COTTAGES 4 GORE COURT ROAD, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8RE	£500,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
449 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HD	£377,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
433 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HD	£380,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
14 GROOMBRIDGE SQUARE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TR	£305,000	23/09/2021	Semi-detached
360 WILLINGTON STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8HJ	£310,000	25/08/2021	Semi-detached
8 COLESHALL CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TU	£332,500	23/08/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 15 CHISLEHURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TS	£320,000	21/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £327,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £323,550 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.8%

10y growth 37.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4%

5y (index) 21.1%

10y (index) 32.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,157/mo

Realistic £1,286/mo

Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME15 8TS

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Hever Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Gore Court Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Willington Stores & Post Office	0.2 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Train station	Maidstone Model Engineering Society	1.8 miles
Train station	Bearsted	2.3 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	2.4 miles
Hospital	KIMS Hospital	2.8 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	3.1 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	73
Anti-social behaviour	42
Shoplifting	16
Criminal damage and arson	15
Other theft	13
Other crime	8
Burglary	6
Drugs	4
Public order	4
Vehicle crime	4
Possession of weapons	2
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	189

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
Senacre Wood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2016
Tree Tops Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2019
King's Reach Education	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2023
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2023
Leigh Academy Molehill	Primary	0.7 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £160,750

Target investor price (1%) £128,600

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).