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Cowper Road, Dover, Kent, CT17

South East

£475,000

Listed on 30/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Bungalow
Area
2739 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached bungalow in River is set on a private road and has spacious accommodation arranged on one level. The property includes a large main reception room with a fireplace, a separate dining room/conservatory and a kitchen/breakfast room. A utility room and a further storage or utility room provide additional practical space. The principal bedroom has built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom, and the listing describes the family bathroom as recently refurbished, with a walk-in shower and separate bath. Outside, the wrap-around gardens include lawned areas, established planting and three patio spaces. The listing also notes a tiered garden area and the possibility of a separate gated vegetable plot. Two driveways are stated to provide parking for six or more vehicles, alongside a detached double garage and a further single garage. The property is described as having potential for extension, subject to the necessary consents, which would need to be verified. River's local amenities include a primary school, convenience store, pharmacy, post office and public houses. The listing notes access to the A2, M2 and M20, and rail services from nearby Kearsney station. The generous accommodation, grounds and outbuildings offer scope to consider how the property could be updated or used, subject to inspection and any relevant permissions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

83out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £475,000, this spacious four-bedroom detached bungalow is priced around 30% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire a substantial home at a comparatively low entry point. Its large reception room, generous bedrooms, established private gardens, extensive parking and garage space give it plenty to work with; the dated kitchen and older decorative finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh, with the renovation range estimated at £7,000–£18,000. The stated potential to extend is subject to planning consent and is not established by the available information.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the traditional kitchen and dated interior finishes as a manageable cosmetic project.
  • Make the most of the unusually large reception room, generous bedroom proportions and flexible conservatory/dining space.
  • Enhance the established wrap-around gardens and make use of the extensive parking, detached double garage and additional single garage.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Cowper Road, Dover, Kent, CT17
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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

-9.5% since listed
£475,000£50,000(-9.5%)
13/10/2026
Current price
£525,000Initial listing
01/10/2026

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