Knockholt Road, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14
South East
£750,000
Listed on 18/09/2026
Listed on 18/09/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
1942 sqftDescription
Merridene is a detached four-bedroom house on a village site in Halstead, with an approximate internal area of 1,942 sq ft. The property has been vacant for an extended period and is described as requiring complete renovation. Permission in Principle has been granted by Sevenoaks District Council for demolition of the existing house and construction of between one and two homes, subject to the required detailed consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £750,000, Merridene is priced at £386/sqf against a local average of £523/sqf, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The vacant four-bedroom house offers a substantial project: the photographed sitting room and kitchen have dated finishes, the grounds are heavily overgrown, and the listing says the property needs complete renovation. Its multiple reception rooms and sizeable-looking plot provide scope to create a bespoke home, while Permission in Principle for one or two replacement homes offers a separate route to explore, subject to detailed consents and verification of the plot.
Limited photo coverage means the renovation estimate is further provisional.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local £/sqf average and reshape the existing four-bedroom, multiple-reception layout into a bespoke family home.
- The dated finishes and overgrown grounds give scope for a comprehensive interior and garden transformation.
- Explore the stated Permission in Principle for one or two replacement homes, subject to detailed consents and confirmation of the site's boundaries and usable area.
Key risks
- Vacant for many years, with stripped-back project scope across the house and heavily overgrown grounds: plan for a full interior rebuild and a substantial programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Knockholt Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Knockholt Kent Station
Chelsfield Rail Station
2.2 miles
Train · Chelsfield
Shoreham (Kent) Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Shoreham
Dunton Green Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Dunton Green
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