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5 bed house for sale Forge Lane, Higham, ME3

Guide Price

£550,000

Added on 29/09/2026

Type: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £352 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band F £3,479 a year

Key features

Spacious and surprisingly large chalet bungalow
Located in the sought after village of Higham
Close to a range of local amenities
Flexible and generous accommodation across two floors
Lovely rear garden
EPC energy efficiency rating D (56/72)

About this property

Situated in the heart of the popular village of Higham, this deceptively spacious detached chalet bungalow offers an ideal home for families seeking space, flexibility and a wonderful village lifestyle. The home enjoys a warm and welcoming layout across two floors with versatile living and bedroom space to adapt as your family grows. A lovely garden to the rear provides a secure and relaxing outdoor space for all the family,

Floorplan

Council tax

Band F £3,479 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,605
Band B

£1,873
Band C

£2,141
Band D

£2,408
Band E

£2,943
Band F

This home: £3,479
Band G

£4,014
Band H

£4,816

This home is in band F, which costs £3,479 a year in Gravesham for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Gravesham, 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

£352 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£381 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£288 / sq ft

£352 / sq ft

£470 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£352 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in ME3 (£288–£470, 10th–90th percentile, 773 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 773 homes sold in ME3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in ME3 →

Location

Forge Lane, Higham, ME3

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £550,000

£275k £825k

Deposit10% £55,000

£0 £550k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £495,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £110,000 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
5, Forge Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2024	1,119 sq ft £362/sq ft	1,119 sq ft	£362	£405,000
20, Forge Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Oct 2023	1,109 sq ft £307/sq ft	1,109 sq ft	£307	£340,000
19, Forge Lane Detached	Detached	Aug 2022	732 sq ft £717/sq ft	732 sq ft	£717	£525,000
8, Forge Lane Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2022	840 sq ft £359/sq ft	840 sq ft	£359	£301,000
10, Forge Lane Terraced	Terraced	Feb 2021	840 sq ft £299/sq ft	840 sq ft	£299	£251,000
17, Forge Lane Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2019	1,206 sq ft £282/sq ft	1,206 sq ft	£282	£340,000
16, Forge Lane Terraced	Terraced	Nov 2015	904 sq ft £271/sq ft	904 sq ft	£271	£245,000
8, Forge Lane Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2015	840 sq ft £280/sq ft	840 sq ft	£280	£235,000