Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3ND
Listed 31 Oct 2025 · price reduced 2 Nov 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
Key features
- Ideal renovation project or building plot
- Detached four bedroom 1960's Chalet style house
- 2,423sqft including linked attached garage
- 112ft South West Facing Garden
- 43ft Garage plus extensive parking on the driveway
- Substantial double lateral plot
- Premium Canterbury Road
About this home
Property
The marketing price is competitive reflecting the need for refurbishment for this detached 1960s house that sits proudly on one of Canterbury’s most sought-after roads. The house represents a rare opportunity to purchase in such a premium location. At just under 2,500sqft including the linked attached garage, the house is set back on the plot which enhances privacy. A lateral home that is currently arranged to provide four bedrooms over the first floor. The ground floor comprises a kitchen, dining room and a further reception room, & linked attached garage. The property offers a solid footprint with good proportions throughout. While tired in presentation, it is perfectly liveable and lends itself either to careful renovation and modernisation or to complete redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents.
The plot itself is a particular highlight. The rear garden enjoys a desirable south-west facing aspect, laid mainly to lawn and benefiting from excellent afternoon and evening sun. The generous outside space provides scope not only for a striking extension to the existing house but also potential for a new build or the creation of an additional building plot, subject to planning permission.
This is a home that will appeal equally to families looking for a long-term project in a prestigious setting and to developers seeking to unlock the full potential of the site. With its combination of position, proportions and potential, it offers an exciting chance to create something special in one of Canterbury’s most premium addresses.
Location
The property is located within the historic city of Canterbury, offering convenient access to the High Street and its wide range of amenities. These include a modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, and several other colleges, along with an excellent selection of both state and independent schools. In addition to the High Street, the popular King’s Mile offers a charming mix of boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, and traditional public houses. A wealth of sporting and leisure opportunities can be found nearby, including Kingsmead Leisure Centre, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, and county cricket at Canterbury. The renowned Marlowe Theatre, the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, and the Gulbenkian Theatre, reside moments away.
Travel
Canterbury is well connected by rail, with two mainline stations. Canterbury West provides a high-speed service to London St Pancras in just 56 minutes. By road, the property offers easy access to the A2 dual carriageway, leading to the Channel Port of Dover and to Brenley Corner at Faversham, which connects with the M2 and A299 (Thanet Way), linking London with the Kent coast. Ashford International Station (15.4 miles away) also offers a high-speed service to London St Pancras in 38 minutes.
Education
Families are exceptionally well-served by the area’s highly regarded educational options. Canterbury is home to several outstanding grammar schools as well as a wide choice of independent schools, ensuring excellent opportunities at every stage of education.
Location
The property is located within the historic city of Canterbury, offering convenient access to the High Street and its wide range of amenities. These include a modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, and several other colleges, along with an excellent selection of both state and independent schools. In addition to the High Street, the popular King’s Mile offers a charming mix of boutique shops, cafés, restaurants, and traditional public houses. A wealth of sporting and leisure opportunities can be found nearby, including Kingsmead Leisure Centre, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, and county cricket at Canterbury. The renowned Marlowe Theatre, the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, and the Gulbenkian Theatre, reside moments away.
Travel
Canterbury is well connected by rail, with two mainline stations. Canterbury West provides a high-speed service to London St Pancras in just 56 minutes. By road, the property offers easy access to the A2 dual carriageway, leading to the Channel Port of Dover and to Brenley Corner at Faversham, which connects with the M2 and A299 (Thanet Way), linking London with the Kent coast. Ashford International Station (15.4 miles away) also offers a high-speed service to London St Pancras in 38 minutes.
Education
Families are exceptionally well-served by the area’s highly regarded educational options. Canterbury is home to several outstanding grammar schools as well as a wide choice of independent schools, ensuring excellent opportunities at every stage of education.
Quote Reference: 626527
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 2,423 sq ft / 225 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Canterbury East Station0.6 mi
- Canterbury West Station1.2 mi
- Bekesbourne Station2.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CT1 over the last 12 months: terraced £285k · semi-detached £317k · flat £195k · detached £500k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, 19, Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £182,500 |
| 30 Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NF | Detached Freehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £980,000 |
| 43 Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NF | Detached Freehold | 6 Aug 2024 | £945,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Harding Green, London & Country on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 31 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/11/2026.
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