Summary - 3-5, OATEN HILL PLACE CT1 3HJ
1 bed 1 bath Office
Well-presented city unit with conversion upside near transport links.
Detached single-storey office, approx. 1,159 sq ft
A detached single-storey office in central Canterbury, offered freehold with vacant possession. The building provides about 1,159 sq ft of mainly open-plan space, a modern internal fit-out with LED lighting, central heating and double glazing, plus off-street parking for up to three cars. Its position a five-minute walk from the city centre and good rail links to London make it well placed for lettings or owner-occupation.
The property has clear development upside. In 2016 planning (ref CA/15/01277) was granted for a first- and second-floor extension to create three one‑bed flats; that consent has expired but a similar scheme is likely to be acceptable given local context. That potential, combined with the building’s newly renovated condition, suits investors seeking a conversion project or businesses wanting adaptable city premises.
Buyers should note material constraints plainly. The site occupies a small plot, limiting horizontal expansion, and the surrounding area records higher crime levels, which could affect residential lettings and insurance costs. Broadband speeds are average despite excellent mobile signal; purchasers wanting high-speed connectivity may need to upgrade services. The planning consent is not active and any conversion would require fresh approvals.
Overall this is a compact, well-presented commercial building with immediate usability as offices and credible redevelopment potential for residential units. It will suit buyers prioritising central location and conversion upside, who are comfortable managing local-area considerations and securing updated planning consent if pursuing flats.
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