For sale Detached

15 KINGFISHER CLOSE

CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 7XL

3 beds 2 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 2 Mar 2026 (-153d)

£450,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 15 May 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£445,000 Feb 2023

Price per m²

£4,787/m²

Local average

£552,797 (-18.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,883 of 33,755)

Street crime

612 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom Home
  • Located In The Sought After Kingfisher Close
  • Short Walk To Canterbury City Centre
  • Easy Access To Canterbury West
  • Underfloor Heating Throughout The Entire Ground Floor
  • Spacious Kitchen/Diner Ideal For Entertaining
  • Beautifully Presented And Modern Throughout
  • Garage And Driveway Parking
  • Good Sized Rear Garden
  • EPC Rating B

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Off street
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Required access
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

*Guide Price £450,000 - £550,000*

Situated in the highly desirable Kingfisher Close, just a short stroll from Canterbury city centre and within easy reach of Canterbury West, this beautifully presented three bedroom link detached home offers modern, low maintenance living in a quiet yet exceptionally convenient location.

Built only a few years ago, the property provides a contemporary finish throughout, making it ideal for families, professionals or those looking to enjoy city living with everything on the doorstep.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall that leads through to a spacious living room, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. To the rear, the stylish kitchen/diner forms the heart of the home, offering a sociable space for everyday family life as well as entertaining guests. The kitchen is well appointed and thoughtfully designed, with ample room for dining and direct access to the garden. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

A standout feature of this home is the underfloor heating that runs throughout the entire ground floor, providing both comfort and a sleek, uncluttered finish.

Upstairs, the property offers three well proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom. The remaining bedrooms are ideal for children, guests or a home office, offering flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles. A modern family bathroom serves the first floor.

Externally, the home continues to impress. The rear garden is a good size, offering a private and manageable outdoor space perfect for relaxing, dining or hosting during the warmer months. To the front, there is a driveway providing off-road parking for one vehicle, along with a garage for additional parking or storage.

Combining a prime city location, contemporary design and practical features such as underfloor heating and garage parking, this superb link-detached home represents a fantastic opportunity to secure a stylish property within walking distance of Canterbury’s vibrant centre.

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Location Summary
The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).

Listed by

Canterbury

The Lomond Group

Reference: 172765508

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 04/11/2022

Expiry date: 03/11/2032

Current heating cost: £231/year

Potential heating cost: £231/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £450,000 +1.1%
Sold 03/02/2023 (3 years ago) £445,000

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
2 ABBEY GARDENS, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7EU £610,000 10/12/2025 Detached
106 ST STEPHENS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7JW £640,000 20/11/2025 Detached
CATHEDRAL VIEW 6 MARKET WAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7JG £610,000 24/11/2023 Detached
Same street 1 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £300,000 10/10/2023 Flat
63 BROAD OAK ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7PN £346,000 27/04/2023 Detached
Same street 3 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £440,000 08/02/2023 Terraced
Same street 6 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £550,000 17/01/2023 Terraced
Same street 5 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £565,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 16 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £360,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 14 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £350,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
Same street 13 KINGFISHER CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7XL £450,000 21/12/2022 Detached
21 ABBEY GARDENS, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7EU £520,000 26/08/2022 Detached
9 MONKS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7ET £625,000 21/07/2022 Detached
20 MONKS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7ET £670,000 10/06/2022 Detached
40 ABBEY GARDENS, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7EU £515,000 24/03/2022 Detached

Street average: £430,714 (7 sales)

Area average: £567,000 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.1%
10y growth 32%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 8.5%
10y (index) 27.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,151/mo
Realistic £1,279/mo
Optimistic £1,407/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sainsbury's 0.1 miles
Shop Black Sheep Coffee 0.1 miles
Bus stop Sainsburys 0.1 miles
Shop Sainsbury's 0.1 miles
Train station Canterbury West 0.5 miles
University University of the Creative Arts 0.8 miles
University Canterbury Christ Church University 0.8 miles
Train station Canterbury East 1.0 miles
Hospital Saint Martin's Hospital 1.2 miles
Hospital Kent and Canterbury Hospital 1.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 168
Anti-social behaviour 149
Shoplifting 111
Criminal damage and arson 53
Other theft 41
Vehicle crime 20
Public order 19
Drugs 12
Other crime 11
Burglary 10
Robbery 9
Theft from the person 4
Bicycle theft 3
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 612

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
St Johns Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 7 Mar 2024
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Primary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Jun 2023
The King's School Canterbury Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
St Stephen's Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Feb 2024
St Stephen's Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Jun 2013

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 Terraced House, Clyde Street, CT1 £1,520/mo 3 0.23 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Shaftesbury Road, CT2 £500/mo 3 0.49 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,010/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.22%
Max investor price (0.8%) £126,250
Target investor price (1%) £101,000
Gross yield 2.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 37.1×
Monthly cashflow £-888/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.2%
  • 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).