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5 bed house for sale Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5

Asking price

£840,000

Added on 29/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £456 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band F £3,495 a year

Key features

Elegant Edwardian home in a prominent position
Separate lounge, dining room and kitchen offering versatile living space
Beautiful garden with mature planting, covered seating area with a sea glimpse
Five large bedrooms across two floors, including a superb top-floor room with balcony and panoramic coastal views
Generous frontage with large driveway
EPC energy efficiency rating E (52/67)

About this property

Elegant edwardian detached house with stunning views towards Whitstable Bay.

Set back along the sought-after Borstal Hill, as you approach Whitstable, this striking Edwardian detached residence offers a rare blend of period charm, versatile living space and far-reaching coastal views.

Stepping inside, the property reveals a wonderfully balanced layout. To the left of the welcoming hallway, the elegant dining room provides the perfect setting for hosting dinners and special occasions, capturing the timeless character of the home. This space flows seamlessly through to the inviting lounge and further into a cosy sitting area, where patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal environment for both relaxation and entertaining.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band F £3,495 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,613
Band B

£1,882
Band C

£2,151
Band D

£2,419
Band E

£2,957
Band F

This home: £3,495
Band G

£4,032
Band H

£4,839

This home is in band F, which costs £3,495 a year in Canterbury for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Canterbury, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

29 comparables · within 2.2 miles

Priced above 66% of the 5+ bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £840,000 Median £750,000 · £520,000 – £1,400,000

Per square foot

£456 33% over

5+ bed houses nearby £343

Against sold prices

8% over

CT5 sold median £421 / sq ft, 976 sales

Compared with 29 5+ bed houses for sale within 2.2 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in CT5 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area.

Location

Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £840,000

£420k £1.3m

Deposit10% £84,000

£0 £840k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £756,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £168,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales on Borstal Hill. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
55, Borstal Hill CT5 4NU Detached	Detached	Jul 2026	1,238 sq ft £364/sq ft	1,238 sq ft	£364	£450,000
1, Borstal Hill CT5 4LX Detached	Detached	Nov 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£625,000
19, Borstal Hill CT5 4NA Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Mar 2025	947 sq ft £364/sq ft	947 sq ft	£364	£345,000
77, Borstal Hill CT5 4NU Detached	Detached	Mar 2025	1,249 sq ft £364/sq ft	1,249 sq ft	£364	£455,000
4, Borstal Hill CT5 4LX Terraced	Terraced	Dec 2024	n/a	n/a	n/a	£655,000
16, Borstal Hill CT5 4LX Terraced	Terraced	Dec 2024	614 sq ft £538/sq ft	614 sq ft	£538	£330,000
65a, Borstal Hill CT5 4NU Detached	Detached	Nov 2024	1,313 sq ft £362/sq ft	1,313 sq ft	£362	£475,000
71, Borstal Hill CT5 4NU Detached	Detached	Nov 2024	1,023 sq ft £455/sq ft	1,023 sq ft	£455	£465,000