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Citroen Close, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6

South East

£230,000Guide Price

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow
Area
821 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this detached two-bedroom bungalow in Studd Hill occupies a plot of approximately 0.10 acre. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, central hallway, rear-facing lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom. The property is offered with no onward chain and is described as a modernisation project. The listing notes mixed construction, so buyers should establish the construction details and suitability with their lender and surveyor. Outside, the wrap-around garden provides substantial space, while the front driveway is stated to accommodate two to three cars. A detached garage/workshop is also included. The plot may offer scope for changes or development, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents; feasibility is not established by the listing. The property is in a cul-de-sac near the seafront and coastal amenities. Herne Bay town centre and railway station are within reach, with the listing giving the station distance as approximately one mile. The Modern Method of Auction involves a 56-day reservation period, a buyer information pack charge and a non-refundable reservation fee in addition to the purchase price. Buyers should review the auction terms and obtain advice on the property's construction before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, the asking price is about 12.8% below the local average per square foot, making this a relatively affordable way into a detached bungalow on a generous double plot. The standout opportunity is the wrap-around garden and roughly 0.10-acre site, with parking and a garage/workshop adding practical value; any future alterations or development remain subject to planning and site feasibility.

The bungalow is usable but dated, so this is a light modernisation project rather than a full overhaul: refresh the decoration and flooring, update finishes where desired, and clear and improve the overgrown garden and weathered outdoor structures. The kitchen appears serviceable, and the lounge and bathroom are usable. The sale is by Modern Method of Auction at a starting guide price of £250,000; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated decoration and flooring while retaining usable accommodation and serviceable kitchen cabinetry.
  • Clear and reshape the wrap-around garden, improving the weathered deck and outdoor timber structures.
  • Make the most of the unusually generous plot, driveway and garage/workshop; explore any future alterations only subject to planning and site feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Citroen Close, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Herne Bay Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Herne Bay

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Chestfield

  • Whitstable Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Whitstable

  • Sturry Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Sturry

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£940
Based on a loan of £172,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-8.0% since listed
£230,000£20,000(-8.0%)
31/10/2026
Current price
£250,000Initial listing
23/09/2026

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