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Mill Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, CT3

South East

£950,000

Listed on 06/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
2730 sqft

Features

  • Parking

Description

This substantial period farmhouse in Staple is described as dating from the 1600s and offers six bedrooms across the main house and an adjoining two-bedroom annexe. The accommodation includes two reception rooms with open fireplaces, a separate kitchen and dining area, a ground-floor WC, four bedrooms in the farmhouse, an en-suite and a family bathroom. The annexe has its own open-plan kitchen and living space, two bedrooms and a wet room, with access from the main residence. The property retains traditional features including inglenook fireplaces and is stated to require updating and modernisation. Outside, the house sits on a plot of approximately 0.24 acres with driveway parking, while a separate title includes about 1.87 acres of Class 1 agricultural land. The additional land is described as suitable for agricultural or recreational use, subject to any necessary consents. Staple is a rural village within reach of Canterbury, Sandwich and nearby Wingham. The listing notes an EPC rating of E and presents the farmhouse, annexe and land as a property with scope for improvement.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a substantial, characterful farmhouse with an adjoining two-bedroom annexe, generous reception rooms, exposed beams and fireplaces, plus land and useful parking. The dated finishes create scope for a medium-scale programme of updating, while the annexe’s more current wet room and the property’s flexible accommodation add to its appeal as a project.

The price is not a standout: £950,000 is about 1.3% above the local average per square foot, and purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks. The overall opportunity is therefore mixed rather than compelling on the numbers, despite the distinctive setting and scope to make the house your own.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated farmhouse interiors, including the visibly old-fashioned main kitchen and bathroom, to create a more cohesive home.
  • Make the most of the adjoining two-bedroom annexe, which offers flexible accommodation and has a comparatively current, functional wet room.
  • Retain and bring forward the farmhouse’s character features, including exposed beams, fireplaces and generous reception spaces, alongside the open outdoor areas and parking.

Key risks

  • Investigate the visible ceiling staining and peeling, and the separate crack, to establish their cause and any repair scope.
  • A medium-scale, multi-room programme will need careful sequencing and budgeting; the full condition of the roof and fabric cannot be assessed from the available exterior views.

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Location

Mill Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, CT3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Adisham Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Adisham

  • Aylesham Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Aylesham

  • Sandwich Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Sandwich

  • Snowdown Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Snowdown

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,882
Based on a loan of £712,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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