# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CT5 4UL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 THISTLE DRIVE, WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4UL |
| Price | £360,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £355,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/01/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £479/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,570

### Recommendations
- B4 (£300 - £600)
- E (£20)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/1737-8429-1200-0527-3222)

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![15 Thistle Drive, Whitstable (1).jpg](/listings/photos/160664312/1632787) - 15 Thistle Drive, Whitstable (1).jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160664312/1632788) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 THISTLE DRIVE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4UL | £355,000 | 22/10/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £384,558 (36 Semi-detached, CT5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Canterbury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,151/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,279/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,407/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:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £159,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,900

*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:** £4,337/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.5%
- **10y growth:** 31%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Canterbury; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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