Summary - 140 WINCHEAP CANTERBURY CT1 3RY
1 bed 1 bath Hotel
Turnkey historic hotel with pool and parking near Canterbury centre.
- Grade II listed Georgian hotel, main building dated 1770
- 15 ensuite letting bedrooms with mix of room types
- Indoor heated swimming pool with separate changing WCs
- Dining and bar areas seating 34 covers in total
- Secure off-street parking for approximately 12 vehicles
- Energy Rating B; sale includes trade fixtures and inventory
- Listed status restricts alterations and raises repair costs
- High local crime and very deprived area may affect operations
A rare freehold opportunity in central Canterbury, this Grade II listed Georgian hotel combines historic character with a profitable trading history. The Thanington Hotel offers 15 ensuite letting bedrooms, a lounge/bar and dining room for 34 covers, an indoor heated swimming pool and secure parking for about 12 cars, supporting both tourist and corporate demand.
Built in 1770 with later 1980s bedroom block additions, the property benefits from high ceilings, large rooms and a conservatory linking the principal building to service areas. Energy performance is good (Rating B), and the sale includes trade fixtures, fittings and a provided inventory — ready for an operator to take over an established business with reported turnover.
Important constraints are clear and factual: the building’s Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and may increase repair costs and consenting timescales. The original solid brick construction likely lacks insulation and the property has secondary glazing — further retrofit work would be required to improve thermal efficiency beyond the existing rating.
Location strengths include strong year-round visitor numbers, proximity to two mainline stations, university populations and good road links to London and the Kent coast. Notable commercial and social factors to weigh are a high local crime rate and high area deprivation, which can affect staffing, insurance and some guest perceptions.
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