Worst House on the Street Logo
Whitmore Street, Maidstone, ME16 - Image 1
Whitmore Street, Maidstone, ME16 - Image 2
Whitmore Street, Maidstone, ME16 - Image 3

Whitmore Street, Maidstone, ME16

South East

£268,000

Listed on 12/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
999 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This charming two-bedroom terraced house presents an exciting opportunity for first-time buyers, families, or investors looking to add value. The property features a generous open-plan lounge and dining area, creating a versatile space ideal for relaxation and entertaining. The layout allows for distinct living and dining zones while maintaining a sense of openness that modern buyers appreciate. The spacious kitchen at the rear offers excellent potential for transformation into a contemporary culinary space, with a pleasant view over the private rear garden. With thoughtful design, this area could become the heart of the home, perfect for family life and gatherings. A standout feature of this property is the usable basement, which opens up a range of possibilities. Subject to necessary consents, this versatile space could be converted into a third bedroom, home office, or additional reception area, providing valuable flexibility for the next owner. Upstairs, the property includes two generous double bedrooms, both offering comfortable accommodation and ample scope for personalization. The family bathroom is well-proportioned, featuring both a corner bath and a separate shower, making it practical for everyday use. Outside, the private rear garden extends the living space and presents an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful outdoor retreat, whether for entertaining, play, or simply enjoying some peace and privacy. Located on Whitmore Street in Maidstone, this property enjoys a convenient residential setting within easy reach of the town centre and its amenities. Maidstone offers a variety of shopping, dining, and leisure options, along with excellent transport links for commuters. This home is more than it appears, with generous accommodation, a versatile basement, and significant potential for modernisation, making it an ideal choice for those looking to put their own stamp on a property.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £270,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced attractively at £270 per sq ft, around 25% below the local average. That gives the project a strong starting point: the photographed rooms are usable, and a light refresh—particularly the heavily scuffed living-room boards and older finishes—could put a more personal stamp on the home without taking on a full refurbishment. The existing kitchen and bathroom fixtures are in place, while the long rear garden offers scope to improve the weathered deck and patchy lawn.

The standout extra is the usable basement, which the listing suggests could suit uses such as an office or snug, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents. Overall, the low entry price, flexible space and manageable-looking upgrade scope make this a good opportunity, with the basement and garden adding room to tailor the property further.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the living-room floorboards and older finishes to lift the open-plan lounge and dining area.
  • Explore how the usable basement could work as an office, snug or other flexible space, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents.
  • Improve the long rear garden by updating the weathered decking and tidying the patchy lawn.

Key risks

None recorded.

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

Whitmore Street, Maidstone, ME16
Loading map...

Transport

Nearest stations

  • Maidstone West Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Maidstone

  • Maidstone Barracks Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Maidstone

  • East Farleigh Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · East Farleigh

  • Maidstone East Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Maidstone

Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,012
Based on a loan of £201,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Pricing

Price history

-0.7% since listed
£268,000£2,000(-0.7%)
17/10/2026
Current price
£270,000Initial listing
11/09/2026

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.