London Road, Dover, CT17
South East
£260,000
Listed on 19/10/2026
Listed on 19/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
TerracedFeatures
- Balcony
Description
This chain-free four-bedroom terraced period house is arranged over four floors and has a flexible layout, with several rooms currently described as lounges or kitchens. Original features include fireplaces, bay windows and folding doors between the principal ground-floor rooms. The accommodation includes two shower rooms, a small rear courtyard, a conservatory and a rear balcony with views towards Dover Castle. Double glazing is fitted to most windows and the property has central heating. Updating is required, offering scope to refresh the interiors and consider how best to use the existing rooms. The agent notes that HMO use would be subject to planning permission.
The house is close to Dover town centre, local shops and Dover Priory station, with a stated fast-link journey to London St Pancras of around one hour and five minutes. Road connections include the A2/M2 and M20 via the Alkham Valley.
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 four-storey period terrace has a clear renovation canvas: spacious rooms, bay windows, fireplaces and original folding doors give it character, while the dated finishes offer scope to refresh the interiors, update the photographed kitchen and shower rooms, and improve the courtyard. The rear balcony and courtyard add useful outdoor space, and the listing notes double glazing to most windows and central heating.
The score is a weak 54/100, with the main limitation being that the value case cannot yet be judged: floor area is missing, so there is no local £/sq ft comparison. The £55,000–£90,000 renovation range gives a sense of the project’s scale; confirm the work required on inspection, including the weathered balcony decking. The property is chain free and close to town-centre amenities and Dover Priory station.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes across several rooms while retaining the fireplaces, bay windows and original folding doors.
- Rework the photographed kitchen and shower-room finishes as part of a coordinated interior update.
- Clear and maintain the courtyard and improve the weathered rear balcony decking to make better use of the outdoor spaces.
Key risks
- The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged.
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