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Broomfield Road, Herne Bay

South East

£475,000

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A three-bedroom detached bungalow offered with vacant possession and no onward chain. The accommodation includes a wide entrance hall, a lounge with a brick fireplace, a separate dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room. There are three double bedrooms, with an en-suite to the principal bedroom, as well as a family bathroom. The property also has an integral garage, a large front area with off-road parking and a rear garden measuring approximately 117 feet in length. The house has been in the same ownership since it was built in 1985 and is described as needing updating. Its existing layout and substantial plot provide scope for a purchaser to consider improvements, subject to investigation and any necessary consents. The garden is mainly lawn with established planting and side access. The property is near the villages of Herne and Broomfield, with local shops and pubs within walking distance. Herne Bay town centre, seafront and railway station are approximately 1.5 miles away. The station has services to London, and the A299/A2990 provides road connections towards the A2 and M2.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This detached bungalow looks like a usable, light-refresh project rather than a major renovation: the photographed rooms are intact but dated, leaving scope to update finishes and flooring at your own pace. Its standout features are the substantial established garden, generous frontage with parking and an integral garage, plus distant Ridgeway views from the lounge and principal bedroom.

At £475,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The score is therefore a weak overall opportunity for now, despite the attractive plot and solid project fundamentals.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor, carpets and fittings across the photographed rooms without taking on an apparent major-damage project.
  • Make the most of the 117-foot established rear garden, with mature planting and space for entertaining or family use.
  • The generous frontage, ample off-road parking and integral garage add practical appeal; the lounge and principal bedroom also enjoy distant Ridgeway views.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Broomfield Road, Herne Bay
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Herne Bay Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Herne Bay

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Chestfield

  • Sturry Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Sturry

  • Whitstable Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Whitstable

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,794
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.7% since listed
£475,000£24,995(-5.0%)
06/06/2026
Current price
£499,995£20,005(-3.8%)
03/04/2026
£520,000Initial listing
01/04/2026

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