Summary - Conquest House, Palace Street, Canterbury CT1 2DZ
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Spacious historic townhouse with retail frontage and private walled garden.
Grade II* listed timber‑framed townhouse with Norman undercroft
Conquest House is an exceptionally large Grade II* timber‑framed townhouse in the heart of Canterbury, offering dramatic period rooms, a Norman undercroft and a retail frontage. The property combines significant heritage character with mixed‑use potential: the majority is residential but a commercial/retail unit and undercroft remain in place, creating flexible income or owner‑occupier opportunities.
The accommodation is arranged over four levels and retains many original features—exposed oak beams, mullioned windows, timber panelling and heritage fireplaces—alongside more recent fitted elements such as a contemporary first‑floor kitchen. A walled, multi‑level rear garden provides a private outdoor space despite the street‑front location. The house’s very large internal floor area (approx. 2,496 sq ft) offers room to reconfigure subject to listed‑building constraints and the already‑approved planning reference CA/23/00775 for first‑floor residential arrangements.
Buyers should note material considerations up front: the building is Grade II* listed, which will restrict alterations and require specialist consents and maintenance. Heating is by electric room heaters, glazing is secondary only, and some fabric and services upgrades are likely. The property sits in a city centre area recorded as having very high crime; this may affect rental appeal and insurance costs. Despite these factors, the combination of historic significance, central location, size and mixed‑use flexibility makes this a compelling prospect for purchasers prepared to invest in conservation‑led restoration or specialist conversion.
This house will particularly suit investors, heritage developers or owner‑occupiers seeking a landmark residence close to Canterbury’s cultural and transport links. Practical advantages include freehold tenure, no flood risk, excellent mobile signal and nearby high‑quality schooling. Any purchase should budget for listed‑building compliance and likely refurbishment of services and heating to modern standards.
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