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21 THE RIDINGS

MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3EJ

4 beds 3 baths 171 m² Listed 17 Oct 2025 (-330d)

£650,000

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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

Four Bedroom Detached House on The Ridings, Palm Bay, Margate

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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

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.

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 #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).

5y growth 17.7%
10y growth 26.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Thanet. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.

1y (index) 0.8%
5y (index) 7.5%
10y (index) 42.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,003/mo
Realistic £1,114/mo
Optimistic £1,225/mo

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 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500
Target investor price (1%) £210,000
Gross yield 3.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 25.8×
Monthly cashflow £-695/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.4%
  • 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).