St James Close, West Malling
South East
£270,000
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedArea
766 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This chain-free three-bedroom terraced house is set within the Clare Park development in East Malling. The ground floor has an entrance hall and an open-plan living and dining room, alongside a separate kitchen which the listing identifies as having scope for modernisation. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes.
Outside, the rear garden is described as south-facing, with lawn and patio areas. A garage en bloc provides additional storage or secure parking. The property is freehold, with an EPC rating of C and Council Tax band C. East Malling station offers rail connections towards Maidstone and London, and West Malling has a wider range of shops and places to eat. The house is marketed by Simon Miller & Company in Malling.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
70out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £270,000, this three-bedroom East Malling home is priced at £352/sqf, around 18% below the local average—a strong entry point for someone looking to add their own style. The open-plan living/dining space and all three bedrooms appear usable, while the dated finishes make this a light refresh rather than a major renovation project.
The separate kitchen offers scope to update, and the south-facing garden and garage en bloc add useful appeal. Ceiling staining in the bathroom is worth investigating to establish its cause; otherwise, the photos show no obvious major exterior defect.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen finishes to suit your taste.
- Update the decorative finishes across the usable living space and bedrooms.
- Tidy the south-facing garden and make use of the garage en bloc for storage or parking.
Key risks
- Investigate the bathroom ceiling staining to establish whether there is an underlying cause.
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Transport
Nearest stations
East Malling Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · East Malling
West Malling Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · West Malling
Aylesford Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Aylesford
New Hythe Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · New Hythe
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