Sold STC Detached

2 SONDES CLOSE

HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 7DQ

2 beds 1 baths 65 m² Listed 24 Oct 2024 (-611d)

£295,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CT6 7DQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 7DQ |
| Price | £295,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £270,000 Mar 2025 |

## Description

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/154178072/401364) - Front Elevation
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/154178072/401365) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/154178072/401366) - Rear Elevation
- ![Lounge/ Diner](/listings/photos/154178072/401367) - Lounge/ Diner
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154178072/401368) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/154178072/401369) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/154178072/401379) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/154178072/401401) - Bathroom

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/154178072/401418) - Ground Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/154178072/401421) - EPC graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ | £270,000 | 27/03/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 THE DOWNINGS, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EJ | £345,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached |
| 19 HAWE FARM WAY, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UD | £275,000 | 06/06/2025 | Detached |
| 11 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DL | £342,500 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ | £353,500 | 11/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 MILL VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JF | £315,500 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 70 WOODROW CHASE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JW | £600,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 25 STRODE PARK ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JG | £310,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 83 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DE | £470,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 GREENACRE CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EP | £500,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 43 PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES | £760,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 EPPING CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UG | £385,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HILLCROFT ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EL | £440,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 ROCKINGHAM PLACE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UH | £495,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 39A PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES | £480,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 47 MILL VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JF | £335,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| 60 PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES | £380,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 HILLCROFT ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EL | £310,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DL | £526,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached |
| 13 EPPING CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UG | £340,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 42 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DF | £450,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
| 90 WOODROW CHASE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JW | £365,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ | £355,000 | 23/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £354,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £421,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £418,277 (56 Detached, CT6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29.5%

## 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 Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/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 Flat, Kingsfield Road, CT6 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sidney Grove, CT6 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*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 £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-152/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -2.8%
- **10y growth:** 23.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Canterbury; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.5%

## 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

65 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£270,000 Mar 2025

Local average

£418,277 (-29.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,401 of 33,755)

Street crime

166 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
No chain
In need of refurbishing throughout
Driveway with garage
Set in popular Broomfield location with easy access to Thanet Way
Great size lounge leading to a secluded rear garden

Additional details

Parking: Driveway, Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

This charming detached bungalow, located in highly sought after Broomfield opportunity for anyone looking to put their own personal touch on a property. With a spacious driveway and garage, this home provides ample parking and storage space. Ideal for those seeking project, the bungalow has plenty of potential to be transformed into a comfortable and modern living space. Its desirable location and the scope for customisation make it a fantastic investment.Room sizes:Entrance HallwayBedroom 2: 10'3 x 7'3 (3.13m x 2.21m)Bedroom 1: 14'9 x 11'4 (4.50m x 3.46m)Lounge/Diner: 11'3 x 10'7 (3.43m x 3.23m)Kitchen: 10'5 x 9'2 (3.18m x 2.80m)BathroomGarageDrivewayFront GardenRear Garden
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

Listed by

Herne Bay

Arun Estates

Reference: 154178072

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£270,000	—

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
15 THE DOWNINGS, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EJ	£345,000	31/10/2025	Detached
19 HAWE FARM WAY, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UD	£275,000	06/06/2025	Detached
11 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DL	£342,500	22/09/2023	Detached
Same street 7 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ	£353,500	11/07/2023	Semi-detached
36 MILL VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JF	£315,500	30/06/2023	Detached
70 WOODROW CHASE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JW	£600,000	14/04/2023	Detached
25 STRODE PARK ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JG	£310,000	12/12/2022	Detached
83 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DE	£470,000	05/12/2022	Detached
6 GREENACRE CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EP	£500,000	30/11/2022	Detached
43 PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES	£760,000	03/11/2022	Detached
3 EPPING CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UG	£385,000	21/10/2022	Detached
9 HILLCROFT ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EL	£440,000	10/10/2022	Detached
10 ROCKINGHAM PLACE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UH	£495,000	03/10/2022	Detached
39A PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES	£480,000	30/08/2022	Detached
47 MILL VIEW ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JF	£335,000	05/07/2022	Detached
60 PIGEON LANE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7ES	£380,000	24/06/2022	Detached
7 HILLCROFT ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7EL	£310,000	29/04/2022	Detached
8 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DL	£526,000	22/03/2022	Detached
13 EPPING CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7UG	£340,000	18/03/2022	Detached
42 WINDMILL ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DF	£450,000	17/03/2022	Detached
90 WOODROW CHASE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7JW	£365,000	25/02/2022	Detached
Same street 10 SONDES CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 7DQ	£355,000	23/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £354,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £421,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.8%

10y growth 23.9%

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

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 10.2%

10y (index) 29.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,148/mo

Realistic £1,276/mo

Optimistic £1,404/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT6 7DQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Windmill Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Pigeon Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Broomfield supermarket	0.2 miles
Shop	Inspirations	0.2 miles
Hospital	Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Herne Bay	0.9 miles
Train station	Chestfield & Swalecliffe	3.0 miles
Hospital	Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital	3.7 miles
University	Skills for Academic Success	5.1 miles
University	Careers and Employability Service	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	65
Shoplifting	33
Anti-social behaviour	31
Criminal damage and arson	10
Other theft	7
Burglary	5
Robbery	4
Other crime	3
Public order	3
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	166

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
Herne Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 29 Apr 2016
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 11 Nov 2021
Herne Bay Infant School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 12 May 2016
Herne Bay Junior School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2016
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 27 Sep 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
2 Bed Flat, Kingsfield Road, CT6	£1,000/mo	2	0.25 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sidney Grove, CT6	£1,300/mo	2	0.55 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750

Target investor price (1%) £115,000

Gross yield 4.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.4×

Monthly cashflow £-152/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.1%

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).