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3 bed house for sale Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, CT18

Guide Price

£470,000

Reduced on 11/10/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £341 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent

Council tax Band D £2,539 a year

Key features

Charming Period cottage
Three bedrooms
Wealth of exposed beams throughout
Stunning inglenook fireplace
Driveway parking for three vehicles
Detached garage
Sought-after village location
Excellent access to the M20 motorway
Character features throughout

About this property

Located in the heart of the highly desirable village of Etchinghill, this beautifully presented three-bedroom cottage effortlessly combines historic character with practical modern living. Dating back to the 1700s and formerly serving as the estate manager's house, the property is rich in original features, including exposed timbers throughout, and offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a quintessential village home within easy reach of Folkestone, Ashford and the M20 motorway. The property also benefits from convenient bus routes to both Canterbury and Folkestone.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band D £2,539 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,693
Band B

£1,975
Band C

£2,257
Band D

This home: £2,539
Band E

£3,103
Band F

£3,667
Band G

£4,231
Band H

£5,078

This home is in band D, which costs £2,539 a year in Folkestone and Hythe for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Folkestone and Hythe, 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.

Property timeline

Reduced

October 2026 £470,000

Was £495,000
Listed

October 2026 £495,000

3 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

36 comparables · within 3 miles

Priced above 69% of the 3-bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £470,000 Median £385,000 · £280,000 – £547,500

Per square foot

£341 1% over

3-bed houses nearby £338

Against sold prices

5% under

CT18 sold median £358 / sq ft, 433 sales

Compared with 36 3-bed houses for sale within 3 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 CT18 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in CT18 →

Location

Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, CT18

In the Kent Downs National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £470,000

£235k £705k

Deposit10% £47,000

£0 £470k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £423,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £94,000 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 nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
2, Ridgehill Cottages, Canterbury Road Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Oct 2025	1,259 sq ft £333/sq ft	1,259 sq ft	£333	£420,000
The Paddock, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Jul 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£490,000
Stourbrook, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£595,000
Ridgehill Barn, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Oct 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£770,000
Kingfishers, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Sept 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£660,000
Lindene, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Feb 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£400,000
Orchard End, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Jan 2021	n/a	n/a	n/a	£399,995
Roman House, Canterbury Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	£850,000