# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CT9 3EJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 THE RIDINGS, MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3EJ | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £650,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,326/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,000 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9360-2849-9500-2825-4515) ## 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 Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/168332552/2083225) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/168332552/2083226) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/168332552/2083227) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/168332552/2083228) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/168332552/2083229) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/168332552/2083230) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/168332552/2083231) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/168332552/2083232) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/168332552/2083233) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/168332552/2083234) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/168332552/2083235) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 12](/listings/photos/168332552/2083236) - Picture 12 - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/168332552/2083237) - Picture 13 - ![Picture 14](/listings/photos/168332552/2083238) - Picture 14 - ![Picture 15](/listings/photos/168332552/2083239) - Picture 15 - ![Picture 16](/listings/photos/168332552/2083240) - Picture 16 - ![Picture 17](/listings/photos/168332552/2083241) - Picture 17 - ![Picture 18](/listings/photos/168332552/2083242) - Picture 18 - ![Picture 19](/listings/photos/168332552/2083243) - Picture 19 - ![Picture 20](/listings/photos/168332552/2083244) - Picture 20 - ![Picture 21](/listings/photos/168332552/2083245) - Picture 21 - ![Picture 22](/listings/photos/168332552/2083246) - Picture 22 - ![Picture 23](/listings/photos/168332552/2083247) - Picture 23 - ![Picture 24](/listings/photos/168332552/2083248) - Picture 24 - ![Picture 25](/listings/photos/168332552/2083249) - Picture 25 - ![Picture 26](/listings/photos/168332552/2083250) - Picture 26 - ![Picture 27](/listings/photos/168332552/2083251) - Picture 27 - ![Picture 28](/listings/photos/168332552/2083252) - Picture 28 - ![Picture 29](/listings/photos/168332552/2083253) - Picture 29 - ![Picture 30](/listings/photos/168332552/2083254) - Picture 30 ## Floorplans - ![Picture 31](/listings/photos/168332552/2083255) - Picture 31 ## EPC Graphs - ![Picture 32](/listings/photos/168332552/2083256) - Picture 32 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #7201553 - **Address:** 21 The Ridings, Cliftonville, CT9 3EJ - **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2010 - **Work Completed:** 08/02/2010 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6507499 - **Address:** 21 The Ridings, Cliftonville, CT9 3EJ - **Certificate Issued:** 27/04/2009 - **Work Completed:** 16/04/2009 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £650,000 | 17/04/2026 | Detached | | 21 THE RIDINGS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EJ | £290,000 | 14/11/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £463,188 (24 Detached, CT9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +40.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Thanet). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,003/mo - **Realistic:** £1,114/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,225/mo ## 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-695/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,801/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.7% - **10y growth:** 33.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Thanet; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 7.5% - **10y growth (index):** 42.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)