Sold STC Semi-detached

44 WINDMILL ROAD

HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 7DF

2 beds 1 baths 71 m² Listed 28 Oct 2024 (-593d)

£375,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£360,000 Sep 2025

Local average

£323,725 (+15.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,401 of 33,755)

Street crime

91 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Semi-Detached Bungalow
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Garage & Off Road Parking
  • Extended To Side
  • Beautiful Front & Rear Gardens
  • Well Presented Throughout
  • Sought After Location
  • Sun Room
  • EPC Rating: 71

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Rear garden

Description

Description

Located on Windmill Road home with the historic windmill in the charming village of Herne, Herne Bay. The property is within close proximity to two convenience stores and three pubs including a micro-pub. One of them sits opposite a picturesque pond and both offer dining, live entertainment and beer gardens. Also close by is Herne Cherry Orchard Park which benefits from a large children's play area, park gym as well as three football pitches. This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers an appealing blend of modern comfort and inviting charm. Its well-designed, single-story layout is ideal for easy living, featuring a spacious living room that opens seamlessly into a conservatory, creating a bright and airy atmosphere while overlooking the garden. The conservatory, with views of the lush greenery outside, adds valuable additional space perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests.


The stylish living room boasts a decorative fireplace that enhances the space's warmth and character, complemented by ambient lighting. The open kitchen/diner area provides a welcoming space for family meals and gatherings, with cream cabinetry, dark countertops, and quality integrated appliances for a sleek, functional cooking area. Tiled flooring and a durable backsplash complete the kitchen, while sliding glass doors in the dining area lead directly to an outdoor space including a covered pergola making al fresco dining easy and enjoyable. There is also provisions for a rotary washing line to be fixed perfect for outdoor drying in all weathers.


The primary bedroom offers a generous 12 square meters, with a large window allowing for abundant natural light, while the second bedroom is also well-sized, offering comfort and versatility. The efficiently designed bathroom features neutral-toned tiles, a wall-mounted sink, and a large window for light and ventilation, creating a relaxing environment.


The property's outdoor space is equally impressive, with sizable gardens both at the front and rear. A driveway leads to a garage at the front, providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden is mature and well tended offering a private space for outdoor activities. It is generously sized, complete with an undercover seating area, perfect for enjoying outdoor meals or unwinding in privacy. To the rear of the garden, through an arched trellis you will find lovely fruit trees, a greenhouse, poly tunnel and two sheds, perfect for those wishing to grow vegetables and herbs.
Herne is a sought-after village that provides a peaceful community atmosphere while being close to the attractions of Herne Bay, including its seafront, local shops, and amenities. With excellent transport links giving easy access to all of Kent (Garden of England) has to offer, this property offers the best of coastal living with convenient access to nearby areas, making it a wonderful choice for those seeking a relaxed yet connected lifestyle.


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WHAT TO DO NEXT To view our properties, please book an appointment beforehand. If you make an acceptable offer, please note that we require some documents from you before taking the property off the market. These include a copy of your identification, a copy of your mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit, and proof of cash if you're purchasing without a mortgage. If you're using funds from a related sale, we'll need the name of your selling agent, and the name of your solicitor, who will act for you in the purchase. Once we have all these, we can remove the property from the market.


NOTE Please note that sizes and dimensions provided are approximate and may vary from the actual measurements.


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Listed by

Herne Bay

David Clarke Estate Agents

Reference: 154281278

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17218369 Recent

Property Details

Street: 44 Windmill Road

Town: HERNE BAY

Postcode: CT6 7DF

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2026

Work Completed: 13/03/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1874523

Property Details

Street: 44 WINDMILL ROAD

Town: HERNE BAY

Postcode: CT6 7DF

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 19/07/2004

Work Completed: 18/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/09/2025 (8 months ago) £360,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
22 MOUNT VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DJ £285,000 14/08/2025 Semi-detached
8 HAWE FARM WAY, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UD £285,000 08/08/2025 Semi-detached
6 STRANGFORD PLACE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UJ £310,000 07/11/2023 Semi-detached
20 UPPER FREE DOWN, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DG £322,000 18/10/2023 Semi-detached
9 SAVERNAKE DRIVE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UQ £330,000 17/10/2023 Semi-detached
19 THE DOWNINGS, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EJ £255,000 16/10/2023 Semi-detached
7 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ £353,500 11/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 57 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DF £365,000 14/02/2023 Semi-detached
8 RADNOR CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UE £350,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
44 MILL LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DP £395,000 22/11/2022 Semi-detached
2 HILLBROW AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DY £385,000 09/11/2022 Semi-detached
7 HILLBROW AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DY £330,000 10/08/2022 Semi-detached
8 SAVERNAKE DRIVE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UQ £370,000 14/07/2022 Semi-detached
29 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DL £350,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
86 WOODROW CHASE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JW £312,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
4 RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ET £375,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
2 SAVERNAKE DRIVE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UQ £310,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
16 HILLBROW AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DY £430,000 06/04/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 42 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DF £450,000 17/03/2022 Detached
Same street 75 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DF £370,000 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
2 JERSEY FARM CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7FA £425,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
10 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ £355,000 23/11/2021 Semi-detached
26 MILL VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JF £345,000 16/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £395,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £343,625 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.5%
10y growth 29.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Canterbury. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 11.4%
10y (index) 32.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Canterbury. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,141/mo
Realistic £1,268/mo
Optimistic £1,395/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Windmill Close 0.0 miles
Bus stop Windmill 0.1 miles
Shop Inspirations 0.2 miles
Shop Broomfield supermarket 0.2 miles
Hospital Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Herne Bay 0.9 miles
Train station Chestfield & Swalecliffe 3.0 miles
Hospital Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital 3.7 miles
University Skills for Academic Success 5.0 miles
University Careers and Employability Service 5.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 49
Anti-social behaviour 16
Criminal damage and arson 6
Other theft 5
Burglary 3
Other crime 2
Public order 2
Robbery 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 91

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Herne Church of England Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 29 Apr 2016
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 11 Nov 2021
Herne Bay Infant School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 12 May 2016
Herne Bay Junior School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 4 Jul 2016
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Other 1.0 miles Good — 27 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £158,500
Target investor price (1%) £126,800
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).