# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME15 6TH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 52 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 6TH |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 69 m² |
| Last sold | £302,000 Dec 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/04/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £815/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/3700-8460-0122-8322-3443)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £300,000 - £325,000

A beautifully refurbished CHAIN FREE two-bedroom semi-detached home in Tovil offering modern finish, private garden and two off-road parking spaces.

From the moment you arrive, it is clear that every detail at Forest Hill has been thought through carefully. Two off-road parking spaces and a beautifully maintained front garden set the scene, while new windows and doors throughout give the property a crisp, cohesive appearance — the unmistakable result of a refurbishment carried out with genuine care rather than simply ticking boxes.

The entrance porch immediately reinforces this impression. Rather than a functional afterthought, it has been transformed into a well-conceived arrival space, complete with bespoke built-in shoe storage that feels integral to the home. Step through into the lounge diner and the quality of the work becomes fully apparent: a beautiful wooden floor runs seamlessly throughout the entire room, catching the light and giving the space a warmth that photographs cannot fully convey. The layout is naturally sociable — equally well suited to relaxed family evenings or more formal entertaining — and the room flows comfortably from front to back, making it feel more generous than its footprint might suggest.

The kitchen continues the high standard, fitted in a clean modern style with space for everything a busy household needs. A slimline dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer are all included in the sale — a practical and genuinely appreciated feature — and the kitchen opens naturally onto the rear garden, connecting indoor and outdoor living in a way that buyers increasingly expect and value.

Outside, the east-facing garden enjoys sun throughout the day, a fact that quickly becomes apparent from the warmth and quality of light it receives. A decked area provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and relaxed entertaining, while the level of privacy and seclusion on offer is genuinely exceptional for a home of this size and price point. Gardens this enclosed and sheltered do not come as standard at this level of the market.

Upstairs, both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, decorated to the same lovely modern standard as the rest of the house. The main bedroom benefits from a large fitted wardrobe — stylish, well proportioned and the sort of integrated storage that immediately removes one of the key practical concerns for buyers moving in. The second bedroom has its own fitted wardrobe too, ensuring that practical storage is available throughout rather than limited to the principal room. The bathroom is a genuine highlight: gold heated towel rail, gold shower fittings and sleek modern tiling combine to create a finish that feels genuinely luxurious rather than merely functional — the kind of room that buyers remember long after the viewing is over.

The loft has been fully insulated, boarded and fitted with a proper loft ladder, providing a significant volume of additional storage that buyers immediately recognise as a meaningful practical advantage. A further storage cupboard above the stairs adds to the practicality of the first floor, ensuring every inch of the property is working as hard as it possibly can.

Forest Hill sits within the popular Tovil neighbourhood, less than a mile and a half from Maidstone town centre and within easy reach of local amenities, well-regarded schools and transport connections. Maidstone itself offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, while two mainline railway stations provide regular direct services into London — making this an equally natural choice for families putting down roots and professionals looking for a quality home close to strong commuter links.

This is a home that has been genuinely transformed, and it shows throughout. Please contact Ben Siggins Estate Agents today to arrange your viewing.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89868456/1498576) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89868456/1498577) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11844611
- **Address:** 52 Forest Hill, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6TH
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/09/2016
- **Work Completed:** 27/06/2016
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14563053
- **Address:** 52 Forest Hill, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6TH
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/05/2021
- **Work Completed:** 21/04/2021
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15569523
- **Address:** 52 Forest Hill, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6TH
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/01/2023
- **Work Completed:** 05/01/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £302,000 | 10/12/2024 | Terraced |
| 52 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £249,000 | 06/11/2020 | Terraced |
| 52 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £223,000 | 02/12/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 POSTMILL DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6FY | £260,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 43 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6FH | £317,500 | 20/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 42 CAERNARVON DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6FJ | £375,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 RAINHAM CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UQ | £317,500 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UX | £315,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 126 POSTLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TT | £360,000 | 20/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £330,000 | 05/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6FH | £375,500 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SALTWOOD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UY | £343,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 AVINGTON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SZ | £325,000 | 26/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BRENCHLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UT | £255,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UX | £333,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UX | £338,250 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 43 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £335,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 TILLING CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6RW | £317,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 SALTWOOD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UY | £326,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 FOREST HILL, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TH | £316,500 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 AVERY CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SQ | £310,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 POSTLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6TR | £273,500 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 35 SALTWOOD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UY | £311,200 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 TILLING CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6RW | £383,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CAERNARVON DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6FJ | £315,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 COOMBE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6UE | £260,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £327,167 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £320,523 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £387,588 (55 Semi-detached, ME15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maidstone). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,163/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,292/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,421/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £903/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Kent, ME16 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, The Tail Race, ME15 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,325/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £132,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,325/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-14/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.2%

*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:** £4,348/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.5%
- **10y growth:** 20.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.5%

## Flood risk

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

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