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Gorse Way, Hartley, Kent, DA3

South East

£600,000Guide Price

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1099 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom detached house, built in the 1960s, presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and personalisation. Situated on the desirable Gorse Way, this property is being offered for sale for the first time since 1964. It requires modernisation, allowing a new owner to refurbish and potentially extend the existing space, subject to planning permissions. The ground floor features an entrance hall leading to a cloakroom WC, a sitting room that connects to a dining area, and a separate kitchen. The layout provides flexibility, with the possibility of creating an open-plan living space. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from double glazing and gas-fired radiator central heating, although some elements of the original heating system remain. One of the standout features is the generous wraparound garden, predominantly laid to lawn, which offers ample scope for landscaping or outdoor entertaining. Additionally, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage. With its long-standing ownership, established plot, and potential for improvement, this home is ideal for families or buyers seeking a substantial refurbishment project. The property is conveniently located near local amenities in Hartley and Longfield, with excellent transport links to London and access to reputable schools. Offered with vacant possession, this home is ready for its next chapter.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

30out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached three-bedroom house on Gorse Way offers a solid canvas for renovation. With a spacious footprint and a generous wraparound garden, buyers have the opportunity to modernise the interiors, reconfigure the layout, or even extend the property, subject to planning consent. The living areas and bedrooms display signs of age, with worn carpets and dated decor, presenting a chance to create a contemporary home tailored to personal taste. The kitchen and bathroom also require significant updates, and the overall condition suggests a comprehensive refurbishment is needed.

However, the asking price of £600,000 translates to £546 per square foot, which is considerably above the local average of £413 per square foot. This makes the initial investment feel steep compared to local benchmarks, especially when factoring in the estimated renovation costs of £100,000 to £150,000. The combined costs push the all-in expenditure well above the implied local average value, limiting the potential for a profitable return on investment. While the property has good location fundamentals and a spacious garden, buyers should approach this opportunity with a clear understanding of the financial implications and the extensive work required.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious garden provides excellent landscaping and outdoor entertaining potential.
  • Possibility to modernise and reconfigure the interior layout for a contemporary living space.
  • Opportunity to extend the property, subject to planning consent, using the generous footprint.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£150,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Plan on something close to £725,000 all-in — £125,000 of works on top of the asking price, about 37% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size — current-condition benchmarks only, not after-works GDV.

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£2,267
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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