# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CT5 4QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 19 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4QA | | Price | £198,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £192,500 Nov 2013 | ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 19 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £192,500 | 07/11/2013 | Semi-detached | | 19 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £86,750 | 14/07/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | 38 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX | £345,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DU | £390,000 | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £385,403 (35 Semi-detached, CT5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -48.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Canterbury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,141/mo - **Realistic:** £1,268/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,395/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £158,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £126,800 *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:** 11.1% - **10y growth:** 29.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Canterbury; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 11.4% - **10y growth (index):** 32.6% ## 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)