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The Bridge Approach, Whitstable
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£475,000Guide price

The Bridge Approach, Whitstable, CT5 1RA

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detached Bungalowtype
760sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 22 May 2026 · Whitstable

How the price compares

This home£475,000£625 per sq ft
Median 3 bed in CT5£435k118 homes listed · £415 per sq ft
Difference+9%above the area median

Key features

  • Development Opportunity
  • Exceptionally Generous Plot
  • Planning Permission for Additional Dwelling (Ref: CA/24/02073)
  • Tankerton Slopes & Seafront 0.7 miles
  • Moments from Whitstable Station
  • Scope for Further Extension
  • Bright & Spacious Accommodation
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 72ft (22m) South-Facing Garden
  • Off-Street Parking

About this home

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a semi-detached bungalow occupying an unusually generous plot, offering significant development potential with approved planning permission for an additional detached dwelling. The property is ideally located moments from Whitstable station, Tankerton Slopes, and the seafront (0.7 miles), as well as Whitstable’s vibrant High Street, which offers an array of independent shops and highly regarded restaurants.

Planning permission has been granted (subject to conditions) under reference CA/24/02073 for the construction of an additional two-bedroom detached bungalow to the side of the plot. The existing bungalow is arranged to provide an entrance hall, a bright and spacious living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Beyond the approved scheme, there is further scope for extension or reconfiguration (subject to all necessary consents and approvals).

Outside, the extensive south-facing garden extends to 72ft (22m), and a driveway provides off-street parking.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries relating to planning matters via Canterbury City Council on or

No onward chain.

Location - The Bridge Approach is a desirable location in central Whitstable accessible to shops, bus routes and station. Whitstable is an increasingly fashionable seaside town offering a good range of amenities including highly regarded restaurants, individual shops, watersports facilities and a working harbour. The mainline railway station is just moments away, providing fast and frequent links to London (Victoria) in approximately 80mins. The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 73mins. 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 -

• Living Room - 4.72m x 3.50m (15'6" x 11'6") -

• Kitchen - 3.35m x 3.18m (11'0" x 10'5" ) -

• Bedroom 1 - 4.11m x 3.46m (13'6" x 11'4") -

• Bedroom 2 - 3.33m x 2.82m (10'11" x 9'3" ) -

• Bedroom 3 - 2.29m x 2.13m (7'6" x 7'0" ) -

• Bathroom -

Outside -

• Garden - 21.95m (72') -

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Size
760 sq ft / 71 sq m
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floor Plan

Location

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  • Whitstable Station0.2 mi
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station1.3 mi
  • Herne Bay Station3.5 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
17 The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Semi-detached
Freehold
6 Aug 2026£440,000
Tay Cottage, 13, The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Jul 2026£485,000
16 The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Detached
Freehold
9 Feb 2026£405,000
20 The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Detached
Freehold
27 Jan 2026£515,000
7 The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Semi-detached
Freehold
31 Mar 2025£410,000
5 The Bridge Approach
Whitstable CT5 1RA
Detached
Freehold
12 Sept 2024£375,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT5

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,376£47,500 deposit · £427,500 loan
Stamp Duty£13,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Christopher Hodgson, Whitstable on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 22/05/2026.

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