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Eaton Road, Margate, Kent CT9

South East

£225,000

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1062 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom terraced house has two separate reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a large first-floor bathroom. The ground floor includes an entrance porch and hallway, with a bay-windowed lounge at the front and a separate dining room. The kitchen is positioned at the rear and has fitted units, work surfaces, appliance space and access towards the garden. Upstairs are two larger bedrooms and a third room that could also be used as a study or guest room. The enclosed rear garden has paved and planted areas. The listing describes the property as having scope for modernisation, offering a buyer the opportunity to update the interiors. The home is within reach of Margate town centre, the seafront and Old Town, as well as Dane Park. Local shops, schools and bus services are available in the area, and Margate railway station provides connections to other Kent towns and London. The sale is marketed through Springbok Properties' Premium Fast Sale Plus process, with a reservation deposit and administration fee described by the agent; buyers should confirm the terms and timings directly.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

70out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £225,000, this three-bedroom Margate terrace is priced well below the local average at £212/sq ft versus £306/sq ft, giving buyers an appealingly low entry point for a substantial home. Its two separate reception rooms, generous kitchen, spacious bathroom and enclosed garden provide a strong canvas to rework and personalise, with the coast, town centre and transport links nearby.

The interiors need a substantial programme of improvement, from updating the dated finishes to investigating and repairing the damaged, stained kitchen ceiling. The £47,000–£85,000 renovation range makes this a meaningful project rather than a quick refresh, but the asking price and the house’s flexible layout underpin its Good Opportunity rating.

Key opportunities

  • Use the two separate reception rooms to create flexible living and dining spaces suited to modern family life.
  • Rework the generous kitchen and spacious family bathroom as part of a cohesive update to the home.
  • Acquire at £212/sq ft, well below the local average, and improve the enclosed garden’s paved and planted areas.

Key risks

  • The £47,000–£85,000 works range and damaged, stained kitchen ceiling make this a substantial budget and programme, not a cosmetic refresh; the cause of the ceiling damage needs investigation.

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