# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CT9 3NS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3NS | | Price | £500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 129 m² | | Last sold | £142,500 May 2000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,363/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2155-2321-8182-5707-1111) ## Description Situated within the ever-popular and family-orientated Palm Bay estate, this attractive four-bedroom detached home on Northbourne Way offers generous living space, a superb coastal location, and excellent privacy; making it an ideal family home ready to move straight into. The ground floor provides well-planned and versatile accommodation, comprising two spacious reception rooms, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, along with a separate modern kitchen. A convenient downstairs WC adds further practicality for family life. To the first floor, the property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, offering ample space for growing families or those working from home. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. Externally, the home truly comes into its own. The beautiful rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect, making it ideal for entertaining guests during the summer months. The garden also benefits from a high degree of privacy, being attractively surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful and secluded outdoor setting. To the front, the property offers off-road parking and a convenient garage, providing excellent storage and parking solutions. Further benefits include gas central heating and full UPVC double-glazed windows throughout, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round. Perfectly positioned, the property is just a short walk from the stunning Botany Bay and Palm Bay beaches, as well as popular local schools and excellent transport links, making it a fantastic choice for families seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328145) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328146) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328148) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328149) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328150) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328151) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328152) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328154) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328156) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328157) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328158) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328159) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328160) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171443807/328162) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171443807/328163) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171443807/328164) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #2952742 - **Address:** 2 Northbourne Way, Cliftonville, CT9 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 29/08/2005 - **Work Completed:** 22/06/2005 - **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13075269 - **Address:** 2 Northbourne Way, Cliftonville, CT9 3NS - **Certificate Issued:** 06/08/2018 - **Work Completed:** 12/06/2018 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £142,500 | 05/05/2000 | Detached | | 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £115,000 | 30/06/1995 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 9 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 3 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 9 IVYCHURCH GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YG | £270,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced | | 79 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR | £560,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached | | 75 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR | £357,500 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 53 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA | £440,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 30 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF | £545,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached | | 3 ELMSTONE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HA | £430,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached | | 11 HADLOW DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YQ | £455,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | 15 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH | £340,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached | | 9 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £415,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached | | 48 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF | £625,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached | | 6 EGERTON DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YE | £423,500 | 28/06/2022 | Detached | | 9 TURNDEN GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HB | £450,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £340,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | | 28 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH | £350,000 | 14/06/2021 | Detached | | 43 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA | £425,000 | 04/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £265,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £417,250 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £456,075 (20 Detached, CT9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Thanet). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £997/mo - **Realistic:** £1,108/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,219/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Thanet (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,147/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,800 *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:** £3,876/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.5% - **10y growth:** 13.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Thanet; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3% - **5y growth (index):** 6.1% - **10y growth (index):** 44% ## 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)