Sold STC Semi-detached

19 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE

WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4QA

3 beds 732 sq ft Listed 17 Aug 2013 (-4662d)

£198,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£192,500 Nov 2013

Price per m²

£2,926/m²

Local average

£385,403 (-48.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,071 of 33,755)

Street crime

143 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached Chalet Bungalow
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Downstairs Bathroom
  • Lounge Diner Plus Conservatory
  • Far Reaching Views Across Whitstable
  • No Forward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This semi detached chalet bungalow is situated in an elevated position which lends itself to far reaching views across Whitstable and the sea beyond. The property is offered with no forward chain and comprises 3 Bedrooms, Lounge Diner, Conservatory, Kitchen and Downstairs Bathroom. There is a detached garage providing off road parking.Whitstable with its traditional charms, arts culture, maritime history and array of individual retailers and eateries is only 1.1 miles. Regular bus services are available to Whitstable High Street to local towns including The Cathedral City of Canterbury (8 miles) and Whitstable mainline railway station is about 1 mile which provides frequent services to London (Victoria approximately 1hr 20mins). The A299 is also easily accessible offering access to the A2/M2 leading to the channel ports and subsequent motorway network.

NON APPROVED DRAFT DETAILS   


Entrance Hall   
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door with glazed panel to side. Radiator. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Parquet flooring.

Lounge Diner   22' 3 x 10' 0 (6.77m x 3.05m) narrowing to 8'0 (2.45m)
Feature brick fireplace with wood mantel piece housing floor standing wood burning stove. Window to front. Radiator. TV point. Phone point. Large window to rear with far reaching views across the sea. Laminate wood floor. Door into conservatory.

Kitchen   8' 6 x 6' 7 (2.60m x 2.00m)
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on two walls with inset stainless steel bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. 5 ring gas hob and built in fan assisted double electric oven below. Plumbing for washing machine. Concealed wall mounted gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Window to side. Laminate floor. Stable door to the conservatory.

Conservatory   15' 10 x 8' 2 (4.83m x 2.48m)
Windows to rear with far reaching views over the sea. The Conservatory is of timber frame construction with double glazed windows above. Door to rear garden. Tiled floor.

Downstairs Bathroom   6' 2 x 6' 0 (1.87m x 1.82m)
Bathroom suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and electric shower unit. Screen to side over bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Chome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to the side. Tiled floor.

Landing   
Window to side. Access to loft.

Bedroom 1   13' 3 x 9' 9 (4.04m x 2.97m)
Window to front. Built in cupboard. Radiator. TV Point.

Bedroom 2   11' 9 x 7' 10 (3.58m x 2.40m)
Window to rear with extensive views. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 3   8' 4 x 6' 9 (2.54m x 2.06m)
Window to rear with views. Radiator.

Front Garden   
Low maintenance garden laid with shingle. Leading to detached garage.

Rear Garden   
Patio area outside conservatory with brick built barbeque. Steps leading down to sloping lawned area with fencing and hedging. Personal door to garage.

Heating   
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in bedroom 2 and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows   
The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units.

Tenure   
The property is to be sold freehold wih vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax   
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band C. The amount payable under Tax Band Cfor the year 2013/14 is £1279.36.

Viewing   
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 3pm on Sundays

Agents Notes   
Kent Estate Agencies Gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any plans or mapping and all measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents, all are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 14/08/2013

Listed by

Tankerton

Kent Estate Agencies

Reference: 27914373

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 08/08/2013

Current heating cost: £504/year

Potential heating cost: £338/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,970

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
  • Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9056606

Property Details

Street: 19 Grimthorpe Avenue

Town: WHITSTABLE

Postcode: CT5 4QA

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 03/09/2012

Work Completed: 24/08/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8668549

Property Details

Street: 19 Grimthorpe Avenue

Town: WHITSTABLE

Postcode: CT5 4QA

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/02/2012

Work Completed: 25/01/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

122% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/11/2013 (12 years ago) £192,500 +121.9%
Sold 14/07/2000 (25 years ago) £86,750

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
5 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PN £338,000 16/12/2025 Semi-detached
50 BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NA £390,000 22/08/2023 Semi-detached
KARRADA GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN £330,000 06/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 4 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA £668,000 03/07/2023 Detached
LAHAI-ROI BORSTAL AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NX £480,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
43 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PZ £450,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
16 LAMBS WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PJ £389,950 10/10/2022 Semi-detached
MILLWAY GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN £410,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
5 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR £420,000 12/09/2022 Semi-detached
53 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX £380,000 22/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 13 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA £360,000 06/07/2022 Semi-detached
3 HAWK CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DS £385,000 15/06/2022 Semi-detached
64 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DY £415,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
12 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DU £390,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
38 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX £345,000 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
66A BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NB £490,000 22/03/2022 Semi-detached
30 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX £312,000 15/03/2022 Semi-detached
5 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DU £277,000 04/03/2022 Semi-detached
MILLWAY GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN £300,000 25/02/2022 Semi-detached
13 THE WARREN, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PL £375,000 16/02/2022 Semi-detached
16 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX £300,000 21/12/2021 Semi-detached
17 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR £327,500 03/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 7 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA £365,000 29/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £464,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £375,223 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.4%
10y growth 30.3%

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

1y (index) -0.4%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 32.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,141/mo
Realistic £1,268/mo
Optimistic £1,395/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Carter's Nursery 0.2 miles
Bus stop Borstal Hill (S-bound) 0.2 miles
Bus stop Sandpiper Road 0.2 miles
Shop Tales On Moon Lane 0.6 miles
Train station Whitstable 1.0 miles
Hospital Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital 1.7 miles
Train station Chestfield & Swalecliffe 2.3 miles
University Nexus (Templeman) 4.0 miles
University Skills for Academic Success 4.0 miles
Hospital Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital 5.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 48
Shoplifting 37
Anti-social behaviour 16
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 8
Other crime 6
Public order 5
Burglary 4
Drugs 4
Vehicle crime 3
Total incidents 143

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 3 Mar 2014
Whitstable Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 18 May 2015
St Alphege Church of England Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 3 Jul 2024
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 24 Feb 2017
The Whitstable School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

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, Green Lane, CT5 £1,700/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Island Wall, CT5 £2,000/mo 3 0.65 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Maisonette, Wavecrest, CT5 £1,795/mo 3 0.71 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Lucerne Court, CT5 £1,450/mo 3 1.07 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Woodlawn St, CT5 £1,800/mo 3 1.08 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,749/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.9%
Max investor price (0.8%) £224,375
Target investor price (1%) £179,500
Gross yield 10.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.2×
Monthly cashflow £807/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 16.8%
  • 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).