Summary - THE HOYSTINGS, 56 FLAT 1 OLD DOVER ROAD CANTERBURY CT1 3DF
3 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Spacious Grade II listed ground-floor flat with driveway — ideal for over‑60s seeking character and security.
Ground-floor Grade II listed apartment with original features and high ceilings
Private entrance, driveway parking directly outside
Suitable for over-60s via Homewise Lifetime Lease (guide price £231,500)
Chain free sale with 125 years remaining on the lease
Single shower room serving three bedrooms (may suit downsizers over families)
Service charge ~£1,920pa and ground rent ~£340pa
Listed status may restrict alterations and require consent
Solid brick walls likely lack insulation — potential higher heating costs
A beautifully presented Grade II listed ground-floor apartment in central Canterbury, offered chain-free with its own private entrance and driveway. High ceilings, exposed beams and period brickwork combine with modern finishes to create characterful, spacious rooms across three bedrooms — a rare find at ground-floor level in the city.
This listing is suitable for buyers aged 60+ through the Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease, with a guide Lifetime Lease price of £231,500 (market value £350,000). The plan allows purchasers to buy up to a 50% share of the property value to safeguard capital; exact price depends on age and individual circumstances. Leasehold terms include about 125 years remaining, an average service charge of £1,920pa and ground rent of £340pa.
Practical considerations are straightforward: off-street driveway parking, gas central heating via boiler and radiators, and a private garden. There is a single shower room for three bedrooms and the building’s Grade II listed status may restrict alterations and complicate approvals. The solid brick construction likely has limited insulation, which can affect running costs and comfort without improvement.
This property will suit downsizers or older buyers seeking a characterful, low-stairs home near the city centre, who value long lease security and the option to safeguard equity via a Lifetime Lease. Verify the Homewise calculations and all lease details with advisors before committing.
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