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Herne Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6

South East

£295,000

Listed on 15/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
830 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This Victorian mid-terrace cottage has two double bedrooms and two reception rooms, with period features retained alongside a modern shower room. The ground floor includes a separate kitchen and living and dining spaces, offering scope to adapt the rooms to suit different needs. At the rear, a low-maintenance garden includes a 9' x 9' wooden outbuilding with power, which could serve as a home office, workshop, gym or hobby space. The property is in Herne Village, within walking distance of local shops, pubs and other amenities, with nearby bus stops. Herne Bay station is approximately one mile away, with rail links to London. The EPC rating is D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This Victorian cottage has plenty of character, with two reception rooms, an established enclosed garden and a powered timber outbuilding that could suit work or hobbies. The interiors look liveable but some finishes have an older, individual style, leaving scope for a light cosmetic refresh; the modern-looking shower room is already a strong feature.

At £295,000, the asking price is slightly above the local £/sqf average, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks. That makes the overall opportunity weaker despite the appealing village setting and useful features, so the project works best if you value the character and can keep improvements focused.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated finishes while retaining the exposed brick and timber character.
  • Make use of the powered 9' x 9' outbuilding as a potential office, workshop or hobby space, subject to checking its condition and electrical supply.
  • Enjoy the established enclosed garden and two reception rooms without needing a major overhaul.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Herne Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Herne Bay Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Herne Bay

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Chestfield

  • Sturry Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Sturry

  • Whitstable Rail Station

    4.4 miles

    Train · Whitstable

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,205
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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