26 Chestnut Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PP is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £323,140 , which equates to approximately £417 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jan 2016 for £249,995. Since then, the value has increased by £73,145, representing a 29.3% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £323,140 is:

  • 13.2% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Drive
  • 3.7% lower than the average in the ME17 3PP postcode area
  • and 8.2% lower than the average price for Maidstone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£323,140
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£417
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Chestnut Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2016.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Mar 2015, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 31.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to ME17 3PP

9 th / 12
Price Rank
4% lower than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME17 3PP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 9th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£323,140
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
8 Jan 2016
£249,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021

Data Sources

The property at 26 Chestnut Drive, Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3PP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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