Sold STC End of terrace

7 CHEQUER LANE

CANTERBURY, ASH, KENT CT3 2ET

3 beds 840 sq ft Listed 9 Oct 2013 (-4679d)

£170,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CT3 2ET)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 CHEQUER LANE, CANTERBURY, ASH, KENT CT3 2ET |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £164,950 Feb 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 13/10/2020 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £632/year

### Recommendations
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[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8730-6720-8459-7064-3996)

## Description

Regal Estates are offering for sale this three bedroom end of terrace home situated in the popular village of Ash.

The property offers accommodation comprising a spacious entrance hallway, open plan living/dining room with feature fireplace, kitchen and conservatory which the vendors use as a dining room. To the first floor are three bedrooms with the master having fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is well appointed with a white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC and wash hand basin.

To the rear of the property there is a garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, and side access. To the rear of the garden is a hardstanding areas where the vendors park their car. Additional benefits include gas fired central heating and double glazing.

The village of Ash offers a range of amenities to include shops, post office, doctors surgery, chemist, bus routes to Canterbury and Sandwich, primary school and a primary school.

**  WELL-PRESENTED! - VILLAGE LOCATION

CONTEMPORARY STYLING

3 BEDROOMS

LIVING/DINING ROOM

CONSERVATORY

GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING

Entrance:    Door and double glazed window to:

Hallway:    Laminate flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor landing with cupboard under.

Living/Dining Room:  24' (7.32m) x 10'8" (3.25m) reducing to 8' (2.44m).  Laminate flooring, two radiators, fireplace, dual aspect double glazed windows.

Kitchen:  8'6" x 8'3" (2.6m x 2.51m).  Fitted matching wall and base units, sink unit, wall and floor tiling, inset hob with extractor hood, fitted electric oven, space for washing matching and fridge freezer, double glazed door and window to:

Conservatory:  14'2" x 7' (4.32m x 2.13m).  Triple aspect double glazed windows and French doors to the garden, radiator, parquet flooring, light and power.

First Floor Landing:    Loft access and doors to:

Bedroom 1:  13'1" x 8' (3.99m x 2.44m).  (to fitted wardrobe fronts) - built in cupboard, radiator, double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom 2:  11' (3.35m) x 11' (3.35m) maximum.  Radiator, and double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 3:  10'2" x 6'7" maximum (3.1m x 2m maximum).  Radiator, and double glazed window to the front.

Bathroom:    White suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator/towel rail, complementary wall tiling, and double glazed windows.

Exterior:    Lawned front garden with beds.

Rear Garden:    Paved patio and lawned garden with a gate leading to the rear where the current vendors park.

Council Tax Band:  B.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/41119696/1530950) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ET | £164,950 | 14/02/2014 | Terraced |
| 7 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ET | £171,500 | 16/10/2007 | Terraced |
| 7 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ET | £120,000 | 07/10/2005 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SHIP YARD OUTBOARD COTTAGE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EP | £292,000 | 25/04/2023 | Terraced |
| SHIP YARD OUTBOARD COTTAGE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EP | £250,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 57B THE STREET, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EN | £370,000 | 07/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 42 CHILTON FIELD, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EY | £249,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 61 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AX | £325,000 | 08/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 27 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AX | £210,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 74 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ | £330,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 54 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ | £299,950 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 GOODBAN SQUARE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ER | £256,000 | 29/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 64 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AZ | £275,000 | 11/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £285,695 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £264,716 (22 Terraced, CT3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -35.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dover). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £926/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,029/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,132/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pudding Lane, CT3 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.88% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £656/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 16%

*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:** £2,179/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -0.8%
- **10y growth:** 26.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dover; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 31%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£164,950 Feb 2014

Price per m²

£2,179/m²

Local average

£264,716 (-35.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,021 of 33,755)

Street crime

12 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Regal Estates are offering for sale this three bedroom end of terrace home situated in the popular village of Ash.
The property offers accommodation comprising a spacious entrance hallway, open plan living/dining room with feature fireplace, kitchen and conservatory which the vendors use as a dining room. To the first floor are three bedrooms with the master having fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is well appointed with a white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, low level WC and wash hand basin.
To the rear of the property there is a garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area, and side access. To the rear of the garden is a hardstanding areas where the vendors park their car. Additional benefits include gas fired central heating and double glazing.
The village of Ash offers a range of amenities to include shops, post office, doctors surgery, chemist, bus routes to Canterbury and Sandwich, primary school and a primary school.

WELL-PRESENTED! - VILLAGE LOCATION
CONTEMPORARY STYLING
3 BEDROOMS
LIVING/DINING ROOM
CONSERVATORY
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZING

Entrance: Door and double glazed window to:

Hallway: Laminate flooring, radiator, stairs to first floor landing with cupboard under.

Living/Dining Room: 24' (7.32m) x 10'8" (3.25m) reducing to 8' (2.44m). Laminate flooring, two radiators, fireplace, dual aspect double glazed windows.

Kitchen: 8'6" x 8'3" (2.6m x 2.51m). Fitted matching wall and base units, sink unit, wall and floor tiling, inset hob with extractor hood, fitted electric oven, space for washing matching and fridge freezer, double glazed door and window to:

Conservatory: 14'2" x 7' (4.32m x 2.13m). Triple aspect double glazed windows and French doors to the garden, radiator, parquet flooring, light and power.

First Floor Landing: Loft access and doors to:

Bedroom 1: 13'1" x 8' (3.99m x 2.44m). (to fitted wardrobe fronts) - built in cupboard, radiator, double glazed window to the front.

Bedroom 2: 11' (3.35m) x 11' (3.35m) maximum. Radiator, and double glazed window to the rear.

Bedroom 3: 10'2" x 6'7" maximum (3.1m x 2m maximum). Radiator, and double glazed window to the front.

Bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, radiator/towel rail, complementary wall tiling, and double glazed windows.

Exterior: Lawned front garden with beds.

Rear Garden: Paved patio and lawned garden with a gate leading to the rear where the current vendors park.

Council Tax Band: B.

Listed by

Sandwich

Regal Estates

Reference: 41119696

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 13/10/2020. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 14/10/2010

Expiry date: 13/10/2020 (expired)

Current heating cost: £632/year

Potential heating cost: £389/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm
Cavity wall insulation
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
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Solar water heating
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

37% since 2005

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	14/02/2014 (12 years ago)	£164,950	-3.8%
Sold	16/10/2007 (18 years ago)	£171,500	+42.9%
Sold	07/10/2005 (20 years ago)	£120,000	—

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
SHIP YARD OUTBOARD COTTAGE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EP	£292,000	25/04/2023	Terraced
SHIP YARD OUTBOARD COTTAGE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EP	£250,000	22/07/2022	Terraced
57B THE STREET, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EN	£370,000	07/03/2022	Terraced
42 CHILTON FIELD, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2EY	£249,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
61 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AX	£325,000	08/12/2021	Terraced
27 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AX	£210,000	19/11/2021	Terraced
74 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ	£330,000	12/11/2021	Terraced
54 GLEBELANDS, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2HZ	£299,950	30/09/2021	Terraced
5 GOODBAN SQUARE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2ER	£256,000	29/09/2021	Terraced
64 CHEQUER LANE, ASH, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 2AZ	£275,000	11/08/2021	Terraced

Area average: £285,695 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.8%

10y growth 26.1%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 1.7%

10y (index) 31%

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

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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 0.88%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 10.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.4×

Monthly cashflow £656/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 16%

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).