# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CT1 1QL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 1QL | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £276,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/05/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £551/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,378 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£30) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8143-7725-5550-4182-5996) ## Description Located within easy walking distance of the city centre, this two-bedroom semi-detached property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or young families. With off-road parking provided via a private driveway to the front, the home offers both convenience and future potential. As you enter the property, you’re welcomed by a spacious hallway, with a convenient ground floor WC to your right. The layout includes two reception rooms ,a bright and comfortable living room at the front, and a generous dining room at the rear, leading into the kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two well proportioned double bedrooms and a good sized family bathroom. The home is full of potential, making it ideal for someone looking to modernise or personalise their space. The property offers excellent scope for extension to the side and rear (subject to planning permission), as well as a potential development opportunity at the rear of the garden, also subject to the necessary planning consents. This is a rare chance to secure a property in a prime location with room to grow, perfect for those looking to add value or create a forever home. 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 Summary The property is situated within 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). ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/87276222/1012283) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/87276222/1012284) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/87276222/1012285) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/87276222/1012286) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/87276222/1012287) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/87276222/1012288) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/87276222/1012289) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/87276222/1012290) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/87276222/1012291) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/87276222/1012292) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/87276222/1012293) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 12](/listings/photos/87276222/1012294) - Picture 12 ## Floorplans - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/87276222/1012295) - Picture 13 ## EPC Graphs - ![Picture 14](/listings/photos/87276222/1012296) - Picture 14 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9243629 - **Address:** 39 Pretoria Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 1QL - **Certificate Issued:** 10/12/2012 - **Work Completed:** 21/11/2012 - **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £276,000 | 13/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £235,000 | 01/11/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £375,000 | 22/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 34A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £245,000 | 14/03/2025 | Flat | | 11 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £352,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 COLLEGE ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QX | £340,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 53 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PZ | £270,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 ST MARTINS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QP | £385,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 34B PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £300,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 62 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PS | £420,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PP | £585,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 38 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PX | £272,500 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £375,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £436,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £285,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £380,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 34 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £323,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 35 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £255,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £350,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £280,000 | 13/10/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 23 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £287,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £294,438 (8 sales) **Area average:** £378,227 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £320,369 (21 Semi-detached, CT1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -9.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Canterbury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,148/mo - **Realistic:** £1,276/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,404/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Penthouse, High Street, CT1 | £2,400/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, High Street, CT1 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Bellflower Mews, CT1 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,800/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.03% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £375,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £300,000 *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 £3,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 12.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 8.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,533/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 21.9% *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:** £3,973/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -10.4% - **10y growth:** 21.3% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)