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7A

CHEQUER LANE, CANTERBURY, ASH, KENT CT3 2ET

3 beds 2 baths 1,109 sq ft Listed 6 Oct 2025 (-300d)

£400,000

Reduced on 2 Jun 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

103 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£227,000 Aug 2015

Price per m²

£3,883/m²

Local average

£639,724 (-37.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,021 of 33,755)

Street crime

12 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom Detached Home
  • Built 2005
  • Freshly Redecorated With A Stylish, Contemporary Finish
  • Brand New Double Glazing And Doors (June 2025)
  • Master Bedroom With En Suite And Church Views
  • Enclosed Sunny Southeast Facing Garden With Patio And Lawn
  • Driveway Parking
  • Desirable Village Location

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Driveway, Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Required access
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

* PRICE RANGE- £400,000 - £450,000 *

A Modern Three Bedroom Detached Home in the Heart of Ash

Tucked away in the popular village of Ash, this beautifully presented three bedroom detached family home combines modern upgrades with a convenient location. Built in 2005 and recently redecorated throughout, the property is ready to move straight into and would suit a variety of buyers seeking space, comfort, and a welcoming community.

The home is approached by a smart block paved driveway, offering off road parking, and is enhanced by newly fitted double glazing and doors (June 2025) that bring a fresh, modern finish.

Inside, the accommodation begins with a bright entrance hallway and a useful ground floor cloakroom. The fitted kitchen/ diner provides a range of wall and base units along with integrated appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, and oven with gas hob. To the rear, the spacious living room enjoys a dual aspect and opens directly into a conservatory, creating a versatile family and entertaining space with views across the garden.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is a real highlight, complete with its own en suite shower room and charming views towards the village church. Two further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. Each room has been freshly decorated, offering a clean and modern backdrop for new owners to make their own.

The rear garden is fully enclosed and designed for easy maintenance, with a mix of lawn and an extended patio, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing in the sun. A side gate provides handy access to the front driveway.

Ash is a thriving village offering a range of local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, chemist, shops, takeaways, a pub, and regular bus services to Canterbury and Sandwich. Families will appreciate the nearby primary school and the well-regarded St Faith’s private school.


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Location Summary
The village of Ash is situated to the east of the Cathedral city of Canterbury, and is within 3 miles to the Cinque Port of Sandwich. There are two local pubs, a Post Office, primary school and several shops all on hand, and within a matter of minutes you can be taking a stroll through the beautiful Kent countryside.

The property is situated within approximately 9 miles of the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).

Listed by

Canterbury

The Lomond Group

Reference: 167858912

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/09/2025

Expiry date: 29/09/2035

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • 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)

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 #16736464 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7a Chequer Lane

Town: Ash

Postcode: CT3 2ET

Installation Details

Items: 14 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 30/03/2025

Work Completed: 12/03/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16908282 Recent

Property Details

Street: 7a Chequer Lane

Town: Ash

Postcode: CT3 2ET

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/08/2025

Work Completed: 18/07/2025

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

167% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/08/2015 (10 years ago) £227,000 +5.6%
Sold 27/10/2006 (19 years ago) £215,000 -9.5%
Sold 15/03/2005 (21 years ago) £237,500 +179.4%
Sold 01/06/2001 (25 years ago) £85,000

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
Same street 6A CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ET £650,000 01/11/2023 Detached
THE LANES 14 BECKET CLOSE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HB £495,000 31/05/2023 Detached
FORESTER PUDDING LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ES £585,000 19/05/2023 Detached
38 QUEENS ROAD, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2BA £406,000 01/08/2022 Detached
78 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ £310,000 28/07/2022 Detached
75 THE STREET, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EN £690,000 28/04/2022 Detached
62 QUEENS ROAD, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2BA £330,000 01/04/2022 Detached
2A QUEENS ROAD, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2BG £500,000 22/11/2021 Detached
CHERRY TREE COTTAGE PUDDING LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ES £425,000 07/10/2021 Detached
8 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ £278,340 13/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £650,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £446,593 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 66.3%
10y growth 63.7%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 1.5%
10y (index) 28.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £926/mo
Realistic £1,029/mo
Optimistic £1,132/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Welcome 0.0 miles
Bus stop The Chequer Inn 0.1 miles
Shop Poparound 0.1 miles
Train station Sandwich 2.9 miles
Train station Minster 3.8 miles
University University of the Creative Arts 8.2 miles
Hospital Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital 8.3 miles
University Careers and Employability Service 9.0 miles
Hospital Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 6
Anti-social behaviour 4
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 12

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
Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Oct 2019
St Faith's At Ash School Limited Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
The Davenport School Other 2.2 miles Good — 13 Dec 2022
Preston Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 10 Sep 2013
Eastry Church of England Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 24 Jul 2023

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pudding Lane, CT3 £1,500/mo 3 0.12 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 4.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.2×
Monthly cashflow £-250/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.6%
  • 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).