Summary - 26, Waters Edge, CANTERBURY CT1 1WX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
South-facing open-plan living with parking and riverside communal grounds close to the city.
South-facing open-plan living with recently fitted modern kitchen
Allocated parking space plus ample visitor bays and bike store
Private ground-floor entrance; overlooks communal gardens by the river
Approx. 517 sq ft; one bedroom, one bathroom—compact, efficient layout
Electric-only heating; room heaters—higher running costs likely
EPC rating D; average broadband speeds
Leasehold ~110 years remaining; service charge ~£2,200 pa and ground rent £500 pa
Located in student-focused area with very high local crime rates
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits on the peaceful banks of the River Stour within the Waters Edge development, offering south-facing open-plan living and a recently fitted modern kitchen. The private entrance, allocated parking space and visitor bays add practical convenience, while communal gardens and a bike store give outdoor and storage options without leaving the development.
Its location is a major draw: a short walk to the Riverside leisure complex and around a mile from Canterbury West station and the city centre, making it well suited to commuters and first-time buyers seeking easy access to shops, restaurants and rail links to London. At about 517 sq ft the layout is compact but clearly zoned for living, dining and sleeping.
Buyers should note the property runs on electric heating only and has an EPC rating of D. The apartment is leasehold with about 110 years remaining; the annual service charge is approximately £2,200 and ground rent about £500. The wider area is classified as a cosmopolitan, student-oriented neighbourhood with very high local crime levels and some indicators of deprivation, which may affect resale or rental demand for some purchasers.
Overall, this is a convenient, low-maintenance riverside apartment with immediate commuter appeal and contemporary fittings, but it carries running-cost and area-related considerations that buyers should weigh against the location and amenities on offer.
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