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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · ME16 0BB
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A generously extended four-bedroom semi-detached home on a quiet cul-de-sac, with an air source heat pump installed and excellent scope to modernise and add value.
9 Birchwood Road sits in a quiet, private cul-de-sac in a well-regarded area of Maidstone, with a park at the end of the road — a detail that families with young children or dog owners will immediately appreciate, and one that gives the street a calm, unhurried feel that sets it apart from busier residential roads.
This property rewards those who take the time to look beyond its current presentation.
Over recent years, it has been substantially extended—both to the side and to the rear—significantly increasing the living footprint and transforming what was originally a standard semi-detached into a genuinely spacious family home totalling over 1,400 square feet.
The structural and financial investment to deliver that additional space is already complete, which is a meaningful consideration for buyers who understand where the real value in a project like this lies.
An air source heat pump has been installed and serves the whole house.
This modern, energy-efficient heating solution offers environmental benefits and can deliver considerably lower running costs than a conventional gas system.
Upstairs, two of the three bedrooms are fully completed to a high standard, and the first floor has been comprehensively rewired, so much of the behind-the-scenes groundwork renovations typically demand is already done.
The ground floor accommodation is generous and versatile. A large living room serves as the main reception space, while a separate dining room offers flexibility for family life or working from home.
The extended wing adds a further kitchen and dining area, whilst a ground floor shower room and an additional room — currently used as a home office but equally suited as a fourth bedroom — complete the downstairs layout.
This arrangement suits a range of household needs and already demonstrates how much potential this extended footprint offers.
The first floor offers three bedrooms served by a family bathroom, with the two completed rooms presenting well and indicating the quality the remainder of the property will achieve once the downstairs modernisation is complete.
Outside, the rear garden is generous and pleasantly established, offering plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and for children to enjoy, along with outbuildings that provide useful storage or potential workshop space.
To the front, off-road parking adds an important practical benefit in a popular residential area.
For the right buyer—a growing family looking to put their own stamp on a home, or someone seeking a well-located project where the expensive groundwork is already behind them—9 Birchwood Road offers a genuinely compelling opportunity.
The extensions are in place, the heating system is installed, and the upstairs rewire is done.
What remains is the enjoyable task of finishing the ground floor to your own taste and creating the family home this property so clearly can become.
Value & comps
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About 9, Birchwood Road, Maidstone, ME16
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