# 1 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (TN23 5GD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 62 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT TN23 5GD | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £180,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/09/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £360/year ### Recommendations - W1 (1,200) - E (15) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8903-2276-5029-7326-7113) ## Description A pleasantly appointed attached home in a quiet cul de sac setting just a short walk from convenient local amenities, schools, doctors and dentists. The property comprises a sitting room, kitchen, one double bedroom and bathroom/WC. A privately enclosed garden can be found adjacent along with allocated parking. Double glazing and gas central heating are installed and the property is offered for sale with no onward chain. **Open Plan Sitting Room / Kitchen** - 5.00m x 3.94m (16'5 x 12'11) - Double aspect, stairs to first floor, storage cupboard, **First Floor:** - **Landing** - Storage cupboard, doors to: **Bedroom** - 3.53m x 2.82m (11'7 x 9'3) - Double glazed window, radiator. **Bathroom** - Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal hand basin, frosted double glazed window to side, radiator. **Garden** - Privately enclosed space, mainly laid to lawn. **Parking** - Allocated parking. **Tenure** - Freehold. **Services** - All main services are connected. **Council Tax** - Ashford Borough Council Band: B. ## Property Photos - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687628) - 2.jpg - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687629) - 1.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687630) - 8.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687631) - 7.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687632) - 11.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687633) - 10.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687634) - 4.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687635) - 5.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687636) - 6.jpg - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687637) - 9.jpg - ![Untitled.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687638) - Untitled.jpg ## Floorplans - ![62TheBulrushes-Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/170438504/1687639) - 62TheBulrushes-Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/170438504/1687640) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 62 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £180,000 | 20/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 58 HOLT CLOSE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HZ | £265,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 50 HOLT CLOSE, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HZ | £257,500 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 34 BRADBRIDGE GREEN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5WA | £340,000 | 28/05/2025 | Semi-detached | | 7 GARTON WAY, GREAT CHART, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HH | £365,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 21 GRAVELLY FIELD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HR | £265,000 | 21/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 19 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £400,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 20 DEYLEY WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HX | £373,000 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 MARMION WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HY | £310,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 11 BRADBRIDGE GREEN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5WA | £412,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 29 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £300,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 50 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £360,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 GRAVELLY FIELD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HR | £316,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 GREY WILLOW GARDENS, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GG | £275,000 | 22/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 68 BRADBRIDGE GREEN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5WA | £325,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 51 BRADBRIDGE GREEN, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5WA | £320,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 20 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £325,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 MARMION WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HY | £310,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 KIRK VIEW, GREAT CHART, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HQ | £325,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 38 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £358,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 DEYLEY WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HX | £355,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 BLUE FIELD, GREAT CHART, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HN | £390,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 KIRK VIEW, GREAT CHART, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HL | £320,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 115 IMPERIAL WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HT | £337,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 IMPERIAL WAY, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HB | £295,000 | 14/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 GRAVELLY FIELD, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5HR | £310,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 49 THE BULRUSHES, ASHFORD, KENT, TN23 5GD | £190,000 | 07/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £322,167 (6 sales) **Area average:** £323,275 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £300,174 (43 Semi-detached, TN23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -36.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Ashford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,120/mo - **Realistic:** £1,244/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,368/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chelmsford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £124,400 *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:** £4,524/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.6% - **10y growth:** 25.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Ashford; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 14.2% - **10y growth (index):** 37.4% ## 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)