The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable

Listed 29 Aug 2026 · Whitstable
VICTORIAN ELEGANCE | EXPANSIVE GROUNDS | RARE TO MARKET Positioned in one of Whitstable’s most sought-after coastal addresses, this grand 2,253 sq ft detached period residence seamlessly fuses classic Victorian proportions with exceptional family living space. A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a formal front lounge boasting high ceilings and an intricate feature fireplace, set alongside a convenient guest WC. Beyond, the impressive main reception space flows into a breathtaking 25ft light-filled orangery with striking geometric floor tiles and a vaulted glass ceiling, while an extended kitchen and dining room with a traditional stable door completes the floor, with both spaces opening directly out onto the rear grounds. The first-floor sleeping quarters offer four generous double bedrooms, including a principal suite complete with a private en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom further impresses with a character bay window. Additional bedrooms are served by a main family bathroom alongside a separate first-floor WC. Externally, the property is set back behind a sweeping private gravel driveway providing ample off-street parking. To the rear lies an expansive, west-facing garden extending to over 100ft, unfolding into sprawling lawns anchored by a bespoke covered timber pergola and dedicated outdoor lounge deck—perfect for enjoying evening sun and alfresco entertaining. Ideally situated on Canterbury Road, you are moments from Whitstable’s famed harbour, vibrant high street, and independent eateries, with high-speed rail links to London accessible via the nearby station.
Porch
Entrance Hall
Snug 3.48m x 4.09m
W/C
Kitchen / Dining Room 3.45m x 5.94m
Sitting / Dining Room 5.05m x 8.38m
Orangery 3.76m x 7.62m
Landing
Bedroom One 3.78m x 5.59m
Bedroom Two 3.45m x 3.25m
En-Suite
Bedroom Three 3.48m x 4.11m
Bathroom
Bedroom Four 3.94m x 2.57m
W/C
Front Garden / Driveway 13.95m x 11.27m
Rear Garden 13.59m x 31.3m
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Median sold prices in CT5 over the last 12 months: detached £520k · semi-detached £370k · terraced £383k · flat £226k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4EZ | Terraced Freehold | 6 Mar 2026 | £365,000 |
| First Floor Flat, 25, Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HJ | Flat Leasehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £251,000 |
| 36 Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4EZ | Terraced Freehold | 10 Dec 2025 | £515,000 |
| 5 Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HJ | Terraced Freehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £270,000 |
| 4 Blackstable Court, Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4RT | Detached Freehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £624,850 |
| 90a, Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HF | Flat Leasehold | 2 Jun 2025 | £245,000 |
| Second Floor Flat, 109, Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HG | Flat Leasehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £165,000 |
| 107a, Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HG | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jan 2025 | £115,000 |
| 85 Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HQ | Other Freehold | 30 Jan 2025 | £459,500 |
| 17 Canterbury Road Whitstable CT5 4HJ | Terraced Freehold | 8 Jul 2024 | £385,000 |
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Listed by Woodward & Bishopp, Whitstable on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/08/2026.
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