Summary - 70, Broad Street CT1 2LS
5 bed 2 bath Terraced
Characterful 5‑bed town cottage with long private garden close to Canterbury Cathedral.
Five double bedrooms across three floors, flexible family layout
70 Broad Street is a substantial, characterful 16th‑century terraced house offering generous living space across three floors. Recently renovated, the property retains period features — exposed beams, an original inglenook fireplace with wood burner and oversized sash windows — while providing modern comforts such as a fitted kitchen, boiler-fed central heating and a useful utility room. The long, sunlit rear garden with mature planting and a separate garden store creates a private oasis in the heart of the city.
The house has five bedrooms (one on the second floor), two bathrooms plus a separate WC, and three principal reception rooms that suit flexible family arrangements or multi-use living. A detached single garage in a private block and an outbuilding provide valuable storage and parking, although the garage is set a short distance from the house. The location is a major draw: immediate access to Canterbury’s cathedral quarter, shops, theatres, good schools (including The King’s School) and two rail stations with fast links to London.
Buyers should note clear practical considerations. The property sits in a cosmopolitan, student‑orientated neighbourhood with higher crime statistics and an area classified as deprived; this may affect family buyers or those seeking a very quiet street. The building’s solid brick construction (typical of its age) offers character but limited insulation without further upgrade, and council tax is described as expensive. On‑street parking is predominant beside the off‑site garage.
This house will suit purchasers who prioritise period character, generous internal space and proximity to city amenities — families needing room for home working, buyers wanting a handsome town residence near top schools, or investors seeking a high‑appeal rental in the city centre. The recent renovation reduces immediate major works, though buyers wanting improved thermal performance or complete modernisation of layout should factor those costs in.
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