Woodcroft
PRESTON HILL, CANTERBURY, WINGHAM, KENT CT3 1DB
£265,000
Property details
Last sold
£250,000 Jan 2008
Local average
£317,667 (-16.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (20,155 of 33,755)
Street crime
7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Description
Situated close to the centre of the Picturesque village of Wingham which offers a selection of local shops and amenities with easy access to both Canterbury (approx 8 miles) and Sandwich (approx 6 miles).
The Property
A pretty semi detached house on a double plot with part tile hung elevations and offering 2 bedroomed accommodation with original features and large gardens to side, rear and front with off street parking for several cars and open farmlands views. Recent works of refubishment have been carried out to a high standard and include new kitchen and bathroom fitments, carpets and redecorations.
Directions
From our Sandwich office proceed via the bypass to Ash and continue on to Wingham turning sharp right at the bottom of the hill once you reach the village and the property is situated in an elevated posisition on the right.
Entrance Door
is to the side via a stable door with a stained glass inset to:
Kitchen 12' 8 x 6' 9 (3.86m x 2.06m) maximum
into either recess. New kitchen units including free standing double base unit with woodblock worktop having inset double stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps over, stainless steel splashback. Matching base unit with plumbing for automatic washing machine and wall cupboards over. Stainless steel Canon range cooker with 6 ring hob and stainless steel extractor hood over. Stainless steel splash back. Recess for large fridge/freezer. Double glazed windows to side and front. Radiator. Italian porcelain floor tiles. Inset ceiling spotlights. Panelled door to the dining room and panelled door to bathroom.
Bathroom 7' 0 x 7' 3 (2.13m x 2.21m)
has new white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and Aqualiser fixed head shower unit over. Pedestal wash hand basin. Back to the wall WC with concealed cistern. Chromium plated wall mounted heated towel rail. Inset ceiling spotlights. Double glazed window to the rear. Porcelain wall and floor tiles. Granite shelf. One full length and one half length fitted, mirrored corner cupboards, all with matching chrome accessories.
Dining Room 10' 0 x 10' 4 (3.05m x 3.15m) into the recess.
Small painted brick fireplace with fitted gas fire having back boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Built in cupboard to one recess with arch display shelves over. Radiator. Two double glazed windows to the rear. Opening leading to stairs to the first floor. Further door to understairs storage cupboard and door through to the sitting room.
Sitting Room 11' 7 x 10' 7 (3.53m x 3.23m)
Fully panelled to picture rail height with built in cupboard to one recess having arched display shelves over. Stone fire surround with matching hearth and carved panel insets. Exposed brick recess and open grate. Double glazed window to the front. Radiator. TV aerial point and built in meter cupboard.
First Floor Landing
Original pitch pine boarding to walls and ceiling with access to roof space. Double glazed window to the side. Radiator. Doors to either bedroom.
Bedroom 2 10' 2 x 9' 3 (3.10m x 2.82m)
plus the depth of built in wardrobe cupboards to either recess. One housing prelagged cylinder and central heating controls with slatted shelves over, the other providing shelf and hanging space. This room is part boarded to three walls and the ceiling. Radiator. Original cast iron feature fireplace. Double glazed window to the rear with stunning views across the rear garden and open fields beyond.
Bedroom 1 11' 4 x 11' 4 (3.45m x 3.45m) into the recess
plus the depth of a range of wall to wall built in wardrobe cupboards providing shelf and hanging space with additional storage over. Radiator. Two double glazed windows to the front. Panelled and partly painted walls.
Outside
To the rear and side of the property is a large garden. The side and front are laid to lawn with drive having parking for 4-5 vehicles.
Steps lead up to a paved terrace area with door to detached block built workshop / store surrounded by shrubs and flower borders. Lawn area extends to the side and the rear of the property with fence panel boundaries to three sides, beyond which is open farmland and fields beyond.
Large timber summer house with deck veranda. Mature apple trees. Variety of flowering shrubs and mature roses.
Listed by
Sandwich
Colebrook Sturrock 2014 Limited
Reference: 16056769
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bircham House, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY | 71 | 81 | 176 m² | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | Detached |
| Bircham House, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY | 70 | 76 | 206 m² | — | Detached |
| BROOMFIELD, PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, WINGHAM | 40 | 78 | 124 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
| Holly Cottage, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY | 64 | 96 | 125 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Sunningwell, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY | 55 | 78 | 88 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Woodlands, Preston Hill, Wingham, CANTERBURY | 74 | 76 | 214 m² | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
170% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 11/01/2008 (18 years ago) | £250,000 | +66.7% |
| Sold | 01/04/2003 (23 years ago) | £149,950 | +62.1% |
| Sold | 23/11/1999 (26 years ago) | £92,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEECH TREE COTTAGES 1 PRESTON HILL, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DD | £325,000 | 05/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 105 HIGH STREET, WINGHAM, CANTERBURY, DOVER, KENT, CT3 1DE | £548,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £436,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dover. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £893/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Preston Hill
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Preston Hill | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Wilmshurst | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Wingham Central Stores | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Adisham | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | Aylesham | 3.5 miles |
| Hospital | Saint Martin's Hospital | 4.8 miles |
| University | Canterbury Christ Church University | 5.5 miles |
| University | University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury Campus | 5.5 miles |
| Hospital | Cedar House | 5.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingham Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2012 |
| Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Outstanding — 20 Mar 2015 |
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 10 Sep 2013 |
| Littlebourne Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 13 Jun 2019 |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).
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