Sold STC Semi-detached

15 THISTLE DRIVE

WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4UL

3 beds 2 baths 83 m² Listed 14 Apr 2025 (-475d)

£360,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£355,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£4,337/m²

Local average

£384,558 (-6.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,707 of 33,755)

Street crime

37 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • End Of Chain Sale
  • Popular Mariner's View Development
  • Immaculate Throughout
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Integral Garage With Potential to Provide Additional Accommodation (STPP)
  • Shower Room & En-Suite Shower Room
  • Well kept Rear Garden
  • Upvc Double Glazed Conservatory
  • Range of Amenities Nearby (0.5 Miles)
  • EPC Rating : C

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Accessibility
Level access
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Chain Free Sale.

Immaculate throughout, this super semi-detached house is located in thriving Whitstable, a fashionable coastal town.

The comfortable accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen, cloakroom and lounge/diner leading to a Upvc double glazed conservatory. On the first floor are three double bedrooms and a modern shower room with large walk-in shower; the principal bedroom benefits from en-suite facilities.

Completing this much loved home is a well kept garden and integral garage with potential to provide further accommodation subject to necessary planning consents.

Conveniently situated, Prospect Retail Park is nearby (0.5 miles) with a variety of retailers including an M&S Foodhall, Aldi, Home Bargains, Halfords and Pets at Home; Estuary View, a state-of-the-art medical centre, with a minor injuries and minor ops unit, is 0.3 miles.

This house must be viewed and offers a fabulous opportunity to embrace the benefits of a coastal lifestyle.

Awaiting Vendor Approval -

Entrance Hall - Entrance door with canopy over to entrance hall. Upvc double glazed window to the side. Wall mounted consumer unit. Thermostat control for central heating. Radiator. Stairs to the first floor. Tiled flooring.

Kitchen - 2.67m x 2.26m (8'9 x 7'5) - Upvc double glazed window to the front. Matching range of wall, base and drawer units with solid oak cupboard doors and laminate worktops. Concealed under unit lighting. Inset 1½ stainless steal sink unit with mixer tap. Free standing slot in gas cooker with four gas burners, double oven and grill. Space for fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom - 1.68m x 1.14m (5'6 x 3'9) - Suite comprising close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall mounted double cupboard. Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled floor.

Lounge/Diner - 5.18m x 3.76m (17' x 12'4) - Upvc double glazed window to the rear and Upvc sliding patio door to the conservatory. Under-stairs storage cupboard with hanging hooks. Two radiators. Telephone point.

Conservatory - 3.25m x 2.31m (10'8 x 7'7) - Upvc double glazed conservatory with panels to the lower elevation and windows above overlooking the rear garden. Combined fan and ceiling light. Power points. Polycarbonate roof. Tiled floor. French doors to the rear garden.

Landing - Access to loft space. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Radiator.

Bedroom 1 - 3.76m x 2.97m (12'4 x 9'9) - Upvc double glazed window to the rear aspect with sea glimpses. Fitted wardrobes. Telephone point. Radiator. Door to the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room - 1.65m x 1.45m (5'5 x 4'9) - Suite comprising shower cubicle with mains operated shower and hand held shower attachment, shower curtain (the original shower door is available), pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Shaver socket. Extractor fan. Downlighters. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 - 6.12m x 2.51m (20'1 x 8'3) - Dual aspect room with Upvc double glazed windows to front and rear aspect. Two fitted wardrobes. Two radiators.

Bedroom 3 - 3.76m x 2.54m narrow to 1.35m (12'4 x 8'4 narrow t - Two Upvc double glazed windows to the front. Radiator.

Shower Room - 1.93m x 1.65m (6'4 x 5'5) - Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.

Rear Garden - 9.80m x 7.19m (32'2 x 23'7) - Paved patio and footpath to shed, surrounding lawn area. Established planting and shrubs. External tap. Enclosed with fencing. Personal door to the garage.

Garage - 5.66m x 2.59m (18'7 x 8'6) - Up and over door to the front. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Power and light. Personal door to the rear garden.

Front Garden - Tarmac driveway to the garage. Pathway to the front door. Established shrubs. Wall mounted gas and electricity meter boxes. External tap.

Dimensions & Floorplans - Floorplans are intended to give a general indication of the property layout. Dimensions should not be used for carpet or flooring sizes, appliances or items of furniture.

Tenure - This property is Freehold.

Council Tax Band - Band C - £2,047.33 2025/26
We would suggest that interested parties make their own investigations

Location & Amenities - Delightful Whitstable (approx 1.7) offers an array of interesting boutiques, artisan shops and well-known restaurants to choose from with the picturesque seafront enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

There are a good selection of primary schools with The Whitstable School (2.1 miles) providing local secondary education; a wealth of further educational and shopping facilities are available in Canterbury (6.5 miles).

Whitstable Railway Station is approximately 2.4 miles with the A299 Thanet Way easily accessible (approx a mile) providing a link to the main road networks M2/A2.

Listed by

Whitstable

PEBBLE BEACH PROPERTY AGENCY LTD

Reference: 160664312

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/01/2023

Expiry date: 22/01/2033

Current heating cost: £479/year

Potential heating cost: £426/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,570

Recommendations

  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/10/2025 (9 months ago) £355,000

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
29 ANTHONY CRESCENT, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TS £305,000 29/07/2025 Semi-detached
19 ANTHONY CRESCENT, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TS £345,000 19/10/2023 Semi-detached
12 NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TR £374,500 21/08/2023 Semi-detached
4 CAROLINE CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TT £390,000 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
24 PORTLIGHT PLACE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4UF £190,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
30 ANTHONY CRESCENT, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TS £310,000 16/06/2022 Semi-detached
18 NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TR £420,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
49 FAVOURITE ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4UB £425,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 29 THISTLE DRIVE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4UL £350,000 31/03/2022 Terraced
16 JAYNE WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TU £370,000 28/03/2022 Semi-detached
32 NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TR £325,000 25/01/2022 Semi-detached
9 CAROLINE CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4TT £275,000 17/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £350,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £339,045 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.5%
10y growth 31%

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

1y (index) 1.4%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 30.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,151/mo
Realistic £1,279/mo
Optimistic £1,407/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Hospital Estuary View Medical Centre 0.2 miles
Bus stop Estuary View Medical Centre 0.3 miles
Bus stop Shamrock Avenue 0.3 miles
Shop Seasalter Stores 0.5 miles
Shop Carter's Nursery 0.8 miles
Train station Whitstable 1.6 miles
Hospital Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital 2.3 miles
Train station Chestfield & Swalecliffe 2.9 miles
University Nexus (Templeman) 4.0 miles
University Skills for Academic Success 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Shoplifting 9
Anti-social behaviour 4
Criminal damage and arson 4
Robbery 2
Vehicle crime 2
Other crime 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 37

Within 1 mile during May 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
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 3 Mar 2014
Whitstable Junior School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 18 May 2015
St Alphege Church of England Infant School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 3 Jul 2024
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Primary 1.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Feb 2017
The Whitstable School Secondary 1.5 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,875
Target investor price (1%) £127,900
  • 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).