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Rustall Cottage

PRESTON HILL, CANTERBURY, WINGHAM, KENT CT3 1DB

2 beds 1 baths Listed 18 Oct 2018 (-2797d)

£275,000

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Property details

Last sold

£272,500 Nov 2018

Local average

£649,268 (-57.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,155 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Character Cottage
  • Immaculate Condition Throughout
  • Conservatory
  • Large Rear Garden
  • Popular Village Location

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Miles & Barr are delighted to be offering this lovely two bedroom cottage located in the village of Wingham and within a short drive to Canterbury City Centre. To the ground floor you will find living room with a log burner, modern kitchen and a large conservatory. To the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms and the main family bathroom there is also an additional set of stairs that leads up to a loft room which is currently being used as a study. To the outside of the property there is a front garden which is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and bushes, the rear garden measures approximately 95' deep by 15' wide, with a patio area to the immediate rear of the house, a large lawned area and numerous trees, hedges and plants giving a great deal of privacy from the neighbouring properties.

LOCATION
Wingham lies between Canterbury and Sandwich, home to the stunning Sandwich Bay beach and world famous Royal St Georges Golf Club. The property is close to many amenities including the local Newsagent, General store, two farm shops, post office, 1 Gastro Pub (The Dog) and 2 cafes (The Politician's daughter & at Gibsons). There are lots of dog walking opportunities via footpath networks through orchards. Wingham wildlife park is also located close by.

The property is situated within 6 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 Christchurch College 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 CULTURAL AMENITIES
Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: 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 recently refurbished 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.

TRANSPORT LINKS
A bus stop is just yards away from the front door of the property servicing both Canterbury and Sandwich/Deal. 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).

Ground Floor -

Living Room - 3.96m x 3.33m (13' x 10'11) -

Kitchen - 3.94m x 3.02m (12'11 x 9'11) -

Conservatory/Dining Room - 3.33m x 2.92m (10'11 x 9'7) -

First Floor -

Bathroom - 2.67m x 1.91m (8'9 x 6'3) -

Bedroom Two - 3.43m x 2.11m (11'3 x 6'11) -

Bedroom One - 10'3 x 10'2 -

Loft Room - 3.28m x 3.18m (10'9 x 10'5) -

Outside -

Front Garden -

Rear Garden - 27.43m approx (90' approx) -

Listed by

Canterbury

The Lomond Group

Reference: 68036569

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Bircham House, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY 71 81 176 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
Bircham House, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY 70 76 206 m² Detached
BROOMFIELD, PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, WINGHAM 40 78 124 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Holly Cottage, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY 64 96 125 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Sunningwell, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY 55 78 88 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Woodlands, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY 74 76 214 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/11/2018 (7 years ago) £272,500

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
THE OLD FAIRGROUND THE WILLOWS HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1BU £650,000 07/11/2025 Detached
THE GRANGE HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1BU £1,250,000 09/10/2023 Detached
115 HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DE £470,000 30/08/2022 Detached
SUNNINGWELL PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DB £435,000 24/05/2022 Detached
BROOMHILL GOBERY HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1JJ £1,400,000 03/09/2021 Detached
95 HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DE £300,000 09/07/2021 Detached

Area average: £750,833 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 49.1%
10y growth 83.6%

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

1y (index) -1%
5y (index) 3.3%
10y (index) 30.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £882/mo
Realistic £980/mo
Optimistic £1,078/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £893/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Preston Hill

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Preston Hill 0.1 miles
Shop Wilmshurst 0.3 miles
Shop Wingham Central Stores 0.3 miles
Train station Adisham 2.7 miles
Train station Aylesham 3.5 miles
Hospital Saint Martin's Hospital 4.8 miles
University Canterbury Christ Church University 5.5 miles
University University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury Campus 5.5 miles
Hospital Cedar House 5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 2
Violence and sexual offences 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Wingham Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 24 Apr 2012
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Outstanding — 20 Mar 2015
Preston Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Good — 10 Sep 2013
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Good — 13 Jun 2019
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 8 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,500
Target investor price (1%) £98,000
  • 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).

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