# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CT3 1DB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BIRCHAM HOUSE, PRESTON HILL, CANTERBURY, WINGHAM, KENT CT3 1DB | | Price | £800,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 176 m² | | Last sold | £600,000 Mar 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,258/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,535 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£35) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9340-2160-2490-2324-1481) ## Description This unique three bedroom detached family house enjoys comprehensive and versatile accommodation over two floors and is attractively presented throughout. The house has innovative storage solutions maximizing space making everyday living more clutter-free. Positioned in the beautiful village of Wingham with a selection of shops and facilities including a doctor’s and dentist’s surgery, village store and award winning pub, The Dog Inn. On entering the property the impressive reception hallway gives access to the kitchen-breakfast room, dining room and large lounge with an opening into the conservatory. Further ground floor accommodation includes an office, separate fitted utility room, a second conservatory (currently used as children's playroom) and a cloakroom. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a stylish bathroom suite. The master bedroom has been reconfigured creating a large dressing room which is fitted with a range of excellent quality wardrobe furniture. This in turn leads to a stunning en suite shower room. The size and versatility of the accommodation is such that a fourth bedroom could be created with some reconfiguration. The house is set well back from the road and is approached via a private driveway. There is a double garage, three workshop stores (all offering opportunity for additional development) productive vegetable gardens and two greenhouses. The driveway also leads to additional parking area for boat/mobile home/caravan, and second entrance into the garden. The gardens are a particularly nice feature as they enjoy complete privacy and provide a real haven for those seeking a sense of peace and solitude. Occupying approx half and acre facing adjacent to woodland and orchards, Kimber Estates encourages any serious buyers to make an enquiry. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378156) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378158) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378159) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378161) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378165) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378175) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378179) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378190) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378192) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378207) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378209) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378212) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378213) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378215) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378220) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378231) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378234) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/155929799/378236) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155929799/378238) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/155929799/378239) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BIRCHAM HOUSE PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DB | £600,000 | 05/03/2015 | Detached | | BIRCHAM HOUSE PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DB | £166,000 | 07/07/1995 | 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 | | [Same street] 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 | **Street average:** £435,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £814,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £649,268 (28 Detached, CT3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +23.2% ## 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):** £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 Bungalow, North Court Road, CT3 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed End Terrace, High Street, CT3 | £1,467/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,584/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £198,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £158,400 *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 £1,584/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 42.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,750/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.1% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,545/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.6% - **10y growth:** 82.3% ## 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)