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8 bed house for sale Old Ashford Road, Lenham, ME17

Guide price

£1,750,000

Added on 03/10/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4
Size: £268 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band H £5,005 a year

Key features

Beautifully refurbished accommodation
Double Garage
Exceptional Georgian Country House
Over 6500 sq ft
Walking distance to Village
Period
Detached
Garden
Village
Cellar

About this property

Occupying a prominent position along the tree lined Old Ashford Road in the historic village of Lenham, this impressive detached Georgian villa represents an opportunity to acquire a substantial period home of considerable character, elegance and architectural significance.<br /><br />Extending to approximately 6,542 sq ft, the property has been refurbished to provide beautifully presented accommodation that successfully combines its Georgian heritage with modern living. Rich in original features including decorative cornicing, sash windows and French doors with original shutters, period fireplaces and impressive ceiling heights as well as a superb steel and glass victorian veranda, the house offers a superb balance of timeless charm, comfort and versatility.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band H £5,005 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,668
Band B

£1,946
Band C

£2,225
Band D

£2,503
Band E

£3,059
Band F

£3,615
Band G

£4,171
Band H

This home: £5,005

This home is in band H, which costs £5,005 a year in Maidstone for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Maidstone, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home (approx.)

£268 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£393 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£308 / sq ft

£268 / sq ft

£479 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

About £268 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in ME17 (£308–£479, 10th–90th percentile, 724 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 724 homes sold in ME17 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price and a floor area matched from the EPC register, so it is approximate. All sold £/sq ft in ME17 →

Location

Old Ashford Road, Lenham, ME17

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £1,750,000

£870k £2.6m

Deposit10% £175,000

£0 £1.8m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £1,575,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £350,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Sorrel House, Old Ashford Road Detached	Detached	Apr 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£675,000
Ash House, Old Ashford Road Terraced	Terraced	May 2023	n/a	n/a	n/a	£535,000
Holly House, Old Ashford Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£760,000
Forge House, Old Ashford Road Detached	Detached	Feb 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£1,150,000
Holly House, Old Ashford Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2020	n/a	n/a	n/a	£260,500
Sorrel House, Old Ashford Road Detached · new build	Detached · new build	Mar 2016	n/a	n/a	n/a	£585,000
Down House, Old Ashford Road Detached · new build	Detached · new build	Jan 2016	n/a	n/a	n/a	£612,500
Starling Steps, Old Ashford Road Detached	Detached	Sept 2010	n/a	n/a	n/a	£480,000