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Shernolds, Maidstone, Kent

South East

£425,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Area
1130 sqft

Description

This detached chalet-style home is situated on a generous plot in a sought-after residential area, presenting a unique opportunity for buyers eager to modernise and personalise their living space. Spanning over 105.7 square meters, the property offers flexible accommodation across two floors, including an entrance hall, a spacious living room with sliding patio doors that open to the rear garden, a separate lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, a ground floor shower room, and a separate WC. The first floor hosts two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property features a front garden, a driveway leading to an integral garage, and a substantial rear garden that provides excellent potential for landscaping and outdoor entertaining. The mature plot ensures a high degree of privacy, enhancing the overall appeal of the property. While the home requires updating throughout, it is an ideal choice for those looking for a renovation project. There is significant potential to enhance, extend, or reconfigure the layout, subject to the necessary consents. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and transport links, this property offers easy access to Maidstone town centre, railway stations, and the M20 motorway network.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached chalet-style home presents a solid renovation opportunity, with a generous plot and flexible living space that can be tailored to your personal taste. While the asking price of £425,000 is slightly above the local average at £376/sqf compared to £367/sqf, it remains relatively affordable within the current market context. The substantial rear garden and the potential for landscaping enhance the property's appeal, providing a canvas for outdoor entertaining and beautification.

However, the overall condition of the property is dated, with general wear and dated decor visible throughout, particularly in the living areas, bedrooms, and kitchen. The refurbishment is projected to cost between £40,000 and £80,000, which, when added to the purchase price, results in all-in costs that stretch beyond local benchmarks for similar properties. This could limit your profit margin, as the total investment would exceed the implied current local average value. Buyers should be prepared for a medium-scale project to fully unlock the potential of this home.

Key opportunities

  • Flexible living space that can be tailored to personal tastes
  • Substantial rear garden with excellent landscaping potential
  • Opportunity to modernise and enhance the property throughout

Key risks

  • All-in costs may exceed local benchmarks, impacting potential profit margin

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Shernolds, Maidstone, Kent
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,606
Based on a loan of £318,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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