Summary - 9, The Friars CT1 2AS
1 bed 1 bath Hotel
Well‑presented central hotel with trading bar and restaurant potential near major attractions.
20 ensuite letting bedrooms, all trade fixtures included
Prime city‑centre location next to The Marlowe Theatre
Recently refurbished throughout with modern finish
On‑site bar (NumberTen) and kitchen/dining ready to trade
Grade II listed — alterations likely restricted, specialist consent needed
No private parking; on‑street and nearby car parks only
Very high local crime rate — operational and insurance consideration
Freehold sale with restaurant integration potential
Pilgrims Hotel is a substantial Grade II listed, three‑storey freehold property in the heart of Canterbury city centre, located directly adjacent to The Marlowe Theatre. Recently refurbished throughout, the hotel operates as a 20‑room ensuite letting business with a lounge/bar (NumberTen) and on‑site kitchen and dining facilities. The central location delivers strong footfall from theatre audiences, university students and tourists, with good rail links to London and local attractions within easy walking distance.
The building benefits from historic character, double glazing installed post‑2002, mains gas boiler heating, and a modern finish throughout. All trade fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and a trade inventory will be provided. There is clear commercial potential to expand trading by integrating a restaurant using the existing kitchen and dining areas.
Material considerations: the property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate refurbishment or reconfiguration. There is no private parking; only on‑street parking and discount arrangements at nearby car parks. The area records a very high local crime rate, which is an important operational factor for managers and insurers. Prospective buyers should factor in listed‑building consent timescales and any specialist maintenance obligations associated with an older solid‑brick building with internal insulation.
This opportunity suits an investor or operator seeking an established, centrally located small hotel with immediate trading capacity and development upside within planning/listing constraints. Sale price: £1,950,000 (freehold).
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