apartment at Chastilian Road, Dartford, Kent

Freehold Two-Bedroom Flat with Garden, Garage & Development Potential — Chastilian Road, Dartford DA1

Guide price £230,000. Rare freehold two-bedroom flat with converted loft, private rear garden, double garage and workshop on Chastilian Road, Dartford DA1 — a 15-minute walk to Dartford Station with direct trains to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Victoria and Charing Cross. Currently let at £1,500pcm (7.8% gross yield). For sale by auction with Palace Auctions at Claridge's, Mayfair, on 23rd September 2026 at 12 noon (Lot 91).

The Property

This freehold flat is an exceptionally rare find in Dartford, where most flats are sold leasehold. The two-bedroom layout includes a bright living area, kitchen, and bathroom, plus a converted loft with straightforward potential to formalise as a third bedroom, subject to planning.

Unlike a typical flat, this one comes with a private rear garden, a double garage, and a separate workshop, accessed via a shared driveway. It's a house-like package at a flat's price point, and offers genuine scope for a home office, annexe conversion, or extra storage.

Investment & Income

The flat is currently tenanted at £1,500 per month (£18,000 per annum), delivering a 7.8% gross yield against the £230,000 guide price — comfortably ahead of the 4.0%–6.7% typical for leasehold flats in DA1. Two-bed flats in the area average £255,000–£260,000, putting this guide price around £25,000 below market value.

Development Potential

Because it's freehold, this property avoids the lease restrictions that usually limit what flat owners can do. The already-converted loft can be formalised as a third bedroom (STP), while the rear garden offers scope for a further extension, supported by recent planning approvals on the same street (e.g. 213 Chastilian Road, Ref: 24/01228/FUL). The garage and workshop offer further potential for adaptation, subject to planning and building regulations.

The Location

Chastilian Road sits within the Dartford Grammar School catchment and is a 15-minute walk from Dartford Station, with direct trains to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Victoria, and Charing Cross in 40–50 minutes. The A2 and M25 are close by for road connections, and Abbey Wood Elizabeth Line station is around six miles away for fast access into the City and Canary Wharf.

Bluewater Shopping Centre and Dartford town centre are both nearby for shopping, dining, and leisure, alongside Central Park's green space and comprehensive local healthcare, including Darent Valley Hospital.

Regeneration & Growth

Dartford is undergoing over £20 million of town centre regeneration, and sits within the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission area, which targets 1.3 million new jobs and £190 billion in economic value by 2050. Nearby Ebbsfleet Garden City and The Bridge development continue to drive local demand and infrastructure investment — DA1 has seen approximately 13% price growth over the last five years.

Auction Details

For sale by public auction with Palace Auctions London, Lot 91, at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR, on 23rd September 2026 at 12 noon. Guide price £230,000. The property is tenanted; vacant possession may be available subject to tenancy terms. A legal pack is available to download from the Palace Auctions website, and all buyers should seek independent legal and planning advice before bidding.

Viewings are strictly by appointment through Palace Auctions London — early viewing is recommended given the scale and development potential on offer.