# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CT6 6AE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 6AE | | Price | £315,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 113 m² | | Last sold | £310,000 Jul 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/10/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,042/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,600 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W (£800 - £1,200) - E (£100) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9016-2859-7298-9907-1001) ## Description END OF CHAIN! A SUBSTANTIAL THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN A CENTRAL LOCATION. This is a lovely house offering plenty of living space throughout. The lounge is bright and airy and a kitchen/diner which overlooks the rear garden provides ample room for modern family living. Additionally there is a utility or family room and access to an integral garage. On the first floor there are three great sized bedrooms with the master bedroom measuring an impressive 15'10" (4.83m) in length. Even the contemporary family bathroom is the size of a small bedroom! Outside is a good sized garden and to the front a driveway for parking leading to the garage. Close to amenities, bus routes and the beach this is a viewing must! CALL OAKWOOD HOMES TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING! Entrance door to:- Hallway Picture rail, built in shelving area, radiator. Lounge 15'5" (4.70m) x 13'2" (4.01m). UPVC double glazed box window to front, radiator, feature fireplace with with coal effect gas fire, laminate flooring, two built in cupboards. This room offers a bright and spacious living area. Kitchen/Diner Dining space; 13'9" (4.19m) at longest and 10' (3.05m) at narrowest. Radiator, UPVC double glazed French doors to garden. Kitchen area; 12'1" (3.68m) at longest x 9'1" (2.77m). A fully fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with preparation work surface over, splash back tiles, inset stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer, integrated oven, gas hob with extractor fan over, space for fridge/freezer, UPVC double glazed window to rear, door to under stairs cupboard, housing meters and fuse box. Door to:- Utility Room/Family Room 12'4" (3.76m) x 7'11" (2.41m). Wall mounted cupboard housing boiler, low level cupboards with work surfaces over, space for washing machine, UPVC double glazed window, door to garden. Door to:-- Integral Garage 17'1" (5.21m) x 8'6" (2.59m). With lighting. Double doors. FIRST FLOOR Landing UPVC double glazed window to side. Bedroom 1 15'10" (4.83m) x 11'7" (3.53m) into window. UPVC double glazed box window to front, radiator. Bedroom 2 13'10" (4.22m) x 10' (3.05m). UPVC double glazed window to rear, radiator. Bedroom 3 9'3" (2.82m) x 7'9" (2.36m). UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator. Bathroom 9' (2.74m) x 9' (2.74m). Part tiled, four piece suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, fully tiled shower cubicle and low level W.C. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, UPVC double glazed obscure windows to side and rear. OUTSIDE Rear Garden A great size family garden with seated patio area, steps down to lawn, mature shrubs, trees and bushes. Front Garden Paved, small driveway providing off street parking for one to two vehicles leading to garage. Agent's Note None of the appliances or services have been tested and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233265) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233267) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/49697766/233271) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/49697766/233273) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/49697766/233275) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC - 1](/listings/photos/49697766/233277) - EPC - 1 - ![EPC - 2](/listings/photos/49697766/233280) - EPC - 2 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4348013 - **Address:** 23 Douglas Road, HERNE BAY, CT6 6AE - **Certificate Issued:** 25/12/2006 - **Work Completed:** 01/12/2006 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £310,000 | 31/07/2017 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 IVANHOE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EG | £307,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7A DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £189,000 | 14/08/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 2 GROUND FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £185,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 2 FIRST FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £221,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 10 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £380,000 | 06/12/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 16 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £272,000 | 29/11/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 8 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £350,000 | 05/04/2024 | Detached | | 25 IVANHOE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EG | £385,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 30 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £150,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat | | 18 ARKLEY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5SL | £350,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 54 DOWNS PARK, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6BZ | £375,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £320,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 OAKDALE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AH | £393,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 38 TYNDALE PARK, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6BS | £450,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £195,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat | | 37 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £310,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 138 CANTERBURY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RX | £700,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 36B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £190,000 | 11/04/2022 | Flat | | 87 SPENSER ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AP | £285,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 BEACON ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6DJ | £375,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £315,000 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £265,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 28 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £330,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 12 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £325,000 | 16/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 24 FIRST FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £169,995 | 12/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 5 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £410,000 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced | | 128 CANTERBURY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RX | £595,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 1A DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £430,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £402,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 34B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £165,000 | 08/09/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 7B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £180,000 | 16/08/2021 | Flat | | 49 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £280,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27A TYNDALE PARK, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6BS | £335,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 16 MICKLEBURGH HILL, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AB | £495,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £259,266 (15 sales) **Area average:** £378,421 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £323,725 (41 Semi-detached, CT6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Canterbury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,141/mo - **Realistic:** £1,268/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,395/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £158,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £126,800 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,788/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.1% - **10y growth:** 19.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Canterbury; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 11.4% - **10y growth (index):** 32.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)