21 THE RIDINGS
MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3EJ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
171 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£650,000 Apr 2026
Price per m²
£3,801/m²
Local average
£463,188 (+40.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (20,015 of 33,755)
Street crime
39 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- Prestigious Palm Bay cul de sac location
- Panoramic sea and clifftop views
- Spacious four bedroom detached home
- Large master bedroom with en suite
- Driveway parking for four vehicles
- Double garage with ample storage
- Gas central heating and double glazing
- Security alarm system installed
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Set within what is arguably the most prestigious cul de sac in Palm Bay, this substantial four bedroom detached residence in The Ridings boasts a rare combination of space, privacy and breathtaking sea views. Overlooking beautifully landscaped clifftops, the home enjoys uninterrupted panoramas straight out to the water in a truly enviable coastal setting.
The interior is generously proportioned throughout, with a particularly impressive master bedroom complete with a full en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms offer ample room for family, guests or flexible use as offices or hobby spaces. The layout is ideal for those seeking both comfort and functionality in a long term family home.
Practical features include gas central heating, double glazing and a fitted security alarm system for added peace of mind.
Outside, the property continues to impress: a spacious driveway accommodates up to four vehicles and leads to a large double garage, providing excellent storage and parking options. Additional exterior features include a large log cabin with double electric sockets and lighting, a smaller summer house, and a permanent UPVC patio cover, all of which enhance the usable outdoor space and versatility of the garden.
Offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in one of Margate’s most sought after coastal locations, this home stands out for its setting, scale and spectacular outlook.
Identification checks
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Location
Palm Bay is situated in a sought-after location which is only a short walk to the seafront with fantastic views and cliff top walks, it also enjoys being less than a 10 minute stroll from the 'Blue Flag Awarded Beach, Botany Bay. Palm Bay holds a small row of shops and a regular bus service across Thanet and the wider area. Margate is approximately two miles away with the Turner Contemporary art gallery and Margate's Old Town with its piazza, cafes, restaurants and harbour arm. Margate railway station offers fast services to Kings Cross, St. Pancras. There are also good road links to London via the A299 Thanet Way and M2 Motorway.
Listed by
Canterbury
The Lomond Group
Reference: 168332552
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/10/2025
Expiry date: 20/10/2035
Current heating cost: £1,326/year
Potential heating cost: £1,131/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,000
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~521 m² (0.13 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7201553
Property Details
Street: 21 The Ridings
Town: Cliftonville
Postcode: CT9 3EJ
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 08/03/2010
Work Completed: 08/02/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6507499
Property Details
Street: 21 The Ridings
Town: Cliftonville
Postcode: CT9 3EJ
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 27/04/2009
Work Completed: 16/04/2009
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
124% since 2008
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/04/2026 (4 months ago) | £650,000 | +124.1% |
| Sold | 14/11/2008 (17 years ago) | £290,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 KNOCKHOLT ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HP | £380,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 32 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £595,000 | 19/08/2025 | Detached |
| 4 ASHURST GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HW | £330,000 | 17/03/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 36 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £665,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 7 ASHURST GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HW | £370,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 109 KNOCKHOLT ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HP | £475,000 | 07/12/2022 | Detached |
| 57 EASTCHURCH ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HZ | £409,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 31 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3ED | £408,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 77 EASTCHURCH ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HX | £487,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 LANGLEY GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EB | £585,000 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| 2 MONKTON GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HN | £431,500 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 8 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £725,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached |
| 7 EYNSFORD CLOSE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3JG | £400,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 40 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £620,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 3 STAPLEHURST GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3JB | £380,000 | 15/11/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £651,250 (4 sales)
Area average: £423,227 (11 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Thanet. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Thanet. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Knockholt Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Springfield Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Botany Bay Beach Kiosk | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Farleys | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Broadstairs | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Margate | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Victoria Hospital | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 39 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 13 Nov 2014 |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2024 |
| St Anthony's School | Other | 1.0 miles | Good — 4 Sep 2015 |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2022 |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Kingsgate Avenue, CT10 | £1,900/mo | 4 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Warwick Road, CT9 | £2,300/mo | 4 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,100/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).