Island Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1EP
Listed 4 Mar 2026 · price reduced 22 Apr 2026 · Whitstable
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Key features
- Elegant Period Property
- Prime Location
- Moments from the Beach
- Short Stroll from the High Street
- Whitstable Station 0.7 miles
- Sitting Room with Views of the Sea
- 5 Bedrooms & 6 Bathrooms
- Planning Permission Granted CA/20/02299
- Enchanting Courtyard Garden
- No Onward Chain
About this home
Copeland House is an elegant period property situated in a prime location on Island Wall, within moments of the beach and a short stroll from the bustling High Street. Whitstable station is within short walking distance (0.7 miles).
The generous accommodation is arranged over three floors to provide an inviting entrance hall, a first-floor sitting room with views of the sea, a dining room, kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms (three with en-suite shower rooms) and three further shower rooms.
The enchanting courtyard garden is enclosed by mature shrubs and other plants, affording a good level of privacy. There is a gate to the rear opening to an alleyway leading directly to the beach.
Planning permission has been granted under reference CA/20/02299 for a two-storey rear extension including accommodation within the roof space, together with a first-floor sea-facing balcony and external staircase. The planning permission has been implemented and will not expire, as footings for the proposed extension have been constructed and inspected by Building Control.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries relating to planning matters via Canterbury City Council; No onward chain.
Location - Island Wall is one of the most desirable locations in Whitstable and forms one of the peaceful and idyllic situations for which the town is renowned. The beach is literally moments away and a pleasant stroll will take you into the town centre. Whitstable itself is a charming town by the sea with its working harbour and colourful streets of fisherman's cottages. The bustling High Street offers a diverse range of independent boutique shops, cafe bars and popular restaurants specialising in local seafood. The mainline railway station at Whitstable provides frequent services to London, (Victoria) approximately 80 minutes. The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 73 minutes. The A299 is accessible providing a dual carriageway link to the M2/A2 giving access to the channel ports and connecting motorway network.
Accommodation - The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:
Ground Floor -
• Entrance Hall - 6.63m x 2.49m (21'9" x 8'2") -
• Dining Room - 5.21m x 3.71m (17'1" x 12'2") -
• Kitchen - 2.95m x 2.90m (9'8" x 9'6") -
• Utility Room - 2.44m x 2.16m (8'0" x 7'1") -
• Snug/Bedroom 5 - 4.22m x 3.00m (13'10" x 9'10") -
• Bedroom 1 - 4.50m x 3.38m (14'9" x 11'1") -
• En-Suite Shower Room -
• Shower Room - 3.10m x 1.35m (10'2" x 4'5") -
First Floor -
• Sitting Room - 5.33m x 3.94m (17'5" x 12'11") -
• Bedroom 2 - 3.94m x 3.38m (12'11" x 11'1") -
• Bedroom 3 - 3.00m x 2.90m (9'10" x 9'6") -
• En-Suite Shower Room -
• Shower Room -
• Shower Room -
Second Floor -
• Bedroom 4 - 3.66m x 2.82m (12'0" x 9'3") -
• En-Suite Shower Room -
Outside -
• Rear Garden - 14.02m x 14.02m (46' x 46') -
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 1,809 sq ft / 168 sq m
- Council tax band
- F
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Whitstable Station0.5 mi
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station1.9 mi
- Herne Bay Station4.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CT5 over the last 12 months: detached £520k · semi-detached £370k · terraced £383k · flat £226k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1DY | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Aug 2026 | £645,000 |
| 2 The Deck House, 120, Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EE | Terraced Freehold | 23 Jul 2026 | £646,000 |
| 123 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1DY | Terraced Freehold | 8 May 2026 | £710,000 |
| 10 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EP | Terraced Freehold | 25 Nov 2025 | £360,000 |
| 99 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EL | Terraced Freehold | 21 Nov 2025 | £470,000 |
| 149e, Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EE | Terraced Freehold | 22 Aug 2025 | £750,000 |
| Rosie Cottage, 57, Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EL | Terraced Freehold | 24 Jun 2025 | £525,000 |
| 118 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1DY | Detached Freehold | 14 Apr 2025 | £1,325,000 |
| 82 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EL | Semi-detached Freehold | 27 Jan 2025 | £295,000 |
| 53 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1EW | Semi-detached Freehold | 1 Nov 2024 | £880,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Christopher Hodgson, Whitstable on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 22/04/2026.
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