# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (CT3 1DB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | RUSTALL COTTAGE, PRESTON HILL, CANTERBURY, WINGHAM, KENT CT3 1DB | | Price | £275,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £272,500 Nov 2018 | ## 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) - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378149) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378150) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378151) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378152) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378154) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378157) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378160) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378162) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378164) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378166) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/68036569/378168) ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/68036569/378171) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/68036569/378173) - EI Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | RUSTALL COTTAGE PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DB | £272,500 | 02/11/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £649,268 (28 Detached, CT3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -57.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dover). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £882/mo - **Realistic:** £980/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,078/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 49.1% - **10y growth:** 83.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dover; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 3.3% - **10y growth (index):** 30.9% ## 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)