Characterful two-bedroom city-centre townhouse with cathedral views — ideal for first-time buyers willing to refurbish..
Cathedral views from the top-floor principal bedroom
Prime city-centre location within easy reach of stations and shops
Two double bedrooms across multiple floors, versatile layout
Lower-ground cellar with power — office, utility or storage potential
Low-maintenance courtyard garden, ideal for city living
New white goods recently fitted in the kitchen
High flood risk — affects insurance and may need flood precautions
Local crime level recorded as very high — security considerations required
This compact Georgian townhouse sits in the heart of Canterbury, offering direct cathedral views and a truly central city-centre location. The house keeps many period features — exposed beams, a brick fireplace and original charm — while providing practical modern touches such as newly installed white goods and powered basement space.
The layout is versatile over multiple floors: a welcoming living/dining room with log burner, a bright kitchen opening onto a low-maintenance courtyard, a usable lower-ground cellar room, and two double bedrooms including a top-floor principal bedroom with dual-aspect windows and cathedral outlook. The cellar provides useful home-office or storage space for city living.
Practical considerations are clear and should influence viewing decisions. The property sits in a high flood-risk area and the local crime level is very high — both materially affect insurance and security needs. The house also shows signs that restoration and updating are required in places; while new appliances have been fitted, further works may be needed to modernise heating, electrics or finishes.
This freehold terrace will suit a buyer who values central character and views and is prepared for a modest programme of maintenance or refurbishment. It is particularly appropriate for a first-time buyer or small household wanting easy access to transport links, shops and the city’s amenities, provided they accept the flood and safety-related costs and mitigations.