Rustall Cottage
PRESTON HILL, CANTERBURY, WINGHAM, KENT CT3 1DB
£275,000
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dover. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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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