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Kings Drive, Gravesend

South East

£700,000

Listed on 02/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached House
Area
1727 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom house in Gravesend occupies a large corner plot and is offered with planning permission for demolition of the existing house and construction of a two-storey, four-bedroom property (reference 20260012). The current accommodation includes three double bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen/diner measuring over 22 feet, along with a basement and garage. The plot also provides substantial outdoor space. The listing describes Gravesend station as a short distance away, with a stated journey time of 22 minutes to St Pancras, and notes access to the A2, Bluewater and the M25. Gravesend Grammar School and Saint George's CoE are also identified as nearby schools. The existing house may suit a buyer seeking to occupy it or consider the consented redevelopment, subject to checking the permission, its conditions and feasibility.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The large corner plot, substantial garden, garage and driveway give this Gravesend property plenty to work with, while the existing house appears usable and the main bathroom is in good condition. The interiors are dated rather than visibly in need of major repair, so there is scope for a light, selective refresh; the stated planning permission for a replacement four-bedroom home is also worth investigating, subject to checking the consent and its conditions.

At £700,000, the asking price is above the local average on a £/sqf basis, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks. That makes this a weaker overall opportunity at the current price, despite its strong plot and location fundamentals.

Key opportunities

  • Large corner plot with an established garden, offering scope for modest landscaping and outdoor improvements.
  • A light, selective update could refresh the dated interiors while retaining the usable layout and distinctive reception-room features.
  • The listing states planning permission for a two-storey, four-bedroom replacement dwelling; verify the consent, conditions and feasibility.

Key risks

  • At the current asking price, purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks.

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Map

Location

Kings Drive, Gravesend
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Gravesend Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Gravesend

  • Northfleet Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Northfleet

  • Ebbsfleet International Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Ebbsfleet

  • Meopham Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Meopham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,860
Based on a loan of £525,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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