Summary - 14 - 16 FLAT 3 CANTERBURY ROAD WHITSTABLE CT5 4EX
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free two-bedroom flat with parking, short walk to station and harbour.
No onward chain; 972-year lease gives long-term security
Private off-street parking space — rare for town-centre flats
0.6 miles to Whitstable Station; 0.8 miles to harbour and high street
Two bedrooms; second bedroom compact, suits single occupant or office
Communal gardens provide outdoor space; building modern (1996–2002)
Currently used as Airbnb — clear rental income potential
Low flood risk, low crime, excellent mobile and fast broadband
Leasehold: confirm service charges, management rules and short-let permissions
This two-bedroom flat on Canterbury Road offers a practical, low-risk buy in central Whitstable with long-term security from a 972-year lease and no onward chain. Situated 0.6 miles from Whitstable Station and 0.8 miles from the harbour, it suits someone who wants easy access to the high street, transport links and the seaside without relying on a car. A private off-street parking space and communal gardens add rare convenience for a town-centre apartment.
Internally the layout is traditional and well-proportioned for its 616 sq ft: a larger main bedroom, a smaller second bedroom suitable as a single or home office, a medium lounge and a functional kitchen and bathroom. The property has mains gas central heating, double glazing, and is relatively modern in construction (1996–2002), which should keep immediate major works limited. Council tax is noted as very cheap and flood risk is low.
The flat currently operates successfully as an Airbnb, presenting clear income potential for an investor or starter buyer who wants to offset costs. The property sits in an affluent, low-crime area with excellent mobile and broadband speeds and a range of local amenities and schools nearby — useful for owner-occupiers and short-let guests alike.
Notable practical points: the home is leasehold (972 years remaining) and average in overall size, with the second bedroom compact. The building’s wider classification indicates communal retirement accommodation, which could mean specific communal rules or age-related management — buyers should check any occupancy or management regulations. No major structural or flooding issues are recorded, but buyers should satisfy themselves on any service charges, management arrangements and short-let permissions before committing.
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