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Loose Road, Maidstone

South East

£550,000

Listed on 28/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1744 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached chalet-style house is offered with no forward chain and requires refurbishment. Its 1,744 sq ft of accommodation is arranged over two floors, with two bedrooms on the ground floor and two upstairs, giving scope to adapt the layout to suit a buyer's needs. The ground floor also includes a lounge, a large entrance hall that could accommodate dining, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, bathroom and cellar. A separate WC serves the first floor. Outside, an extensive driveway provides parking for several vehicles. Gated side access leads to a rear garden with a patio, lawn and established shrubs, as well as a detached garage that is not currently accessible by car. Loose Road is within reach of local shops, a post office and the schools named in the listing. Maidstone town centre is accessible, and the listing also identifies Staplehurst and Marden stations as commuter options. The property is presented as a refurbishment project, with potential to update the accommodation and make use of its generous space.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £550,000, this detached four-bedroom chalet-style home is priced below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive starting point for a buyer looking to acquire and improve. The generous, versatile accommodation, extensive driveway and no-forward-chain status add to its appeal as a light refurbishment project.

The photographed rooms look generally usable, with dated finishes offering scope for a cosmetic refresh. The rear garden needs clearance and attention, while the brick exterior and visible roof appear broadly intact in the available views. The overall score is a C: a promising project, though location is more average than standout.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional decoration and dated finishes to give the usable interiors a more contemporary feel.
  • Clear and maintain the rear garden while making use of its patio and established planting.
  • Make the most of the versatile chalet-style accommodation, generous entrance hall and extensive driveway.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Loose Road, Maidstone
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Maidstone West Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Maidstone

  • East Farleigh Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · East Farleigh

  • Maidstone East Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Maidstone

  • Maidstone Barracks Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Maidstone

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.3% since listed
£550,000£50,000(-8.3%)
23/09/2026
Current price
£600,000Initial listing
28/08/2026

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