Homespire House, Knotts Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2AB
Listed 25 Sept 2026 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Canterbury
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Key features
- ***Minimum age 60, joint applicant can be 55***
- Security of a long term rental contract
- 24 hour Emergency Call system
- On-site Manager
- Maintained and landscaped gardens
- Communal lounge for socialising and relaxing
- Guest suite for visiting friends and family
- Door entry system for peace of mind
- Lifts to all floors
- Laundry room
About this home
A well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment situated on the second floor of Homespire House, Canterbury. This thoughtfully designed property benefits from a southerly aspect, providing a bright and inviting living space. The accommodation comprises a spacious lounge/dining room with an archway leading through to a fitted kitchen, which offers ample space for freestanding appliances. The bedroom features fitted wardrobes, while the bathroom is fitted with a white suite and a shower enclosure.
Homespire House comprises 54 properties arranged over 3 floors and is located a short walk away from the extensive range of facilities which can be found in Canterbury city centre. Social activities within the development include coffee mornings, afternoon teas and bingo enjoyed in the communal lounge, it also has maintained communal gardens, a lift, guest suite and the security of the onsite manager, plus the 24 hour careline for out of hours emergencies. . Canterbury has a wide range of amenities including excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities with the Marlowe Theatre, St Lawrence Kent County Cricket Ground and Westgate Gardens. The city also benefits from 2 mainline railway stations and excellent road links to London and the Channel Tunnel.
*Please note, furniture/electrical appliances maybe removed prior to a tenancy commencing and will not form part of the tenancy.
*Service charge and ground rent is paid by the landlord (in most cases the service charge includes water rates).
My Future Living properties are available on long term rental contracts which give you the peace of mind, knowing you can stay in your home as long as you wish. Speak to one our lettings team for details.
Reception 4.24m (13'11) x 4.17m (13'8)
Kitchen 1.63m (5'4) x 2.24m (7'4)
Bedroom 3.86m (12'8) x 2.46m (8'1)
Bathroom 2.03m (6'8) x 1.4m (4'7)
Hallway 2.29m (7'6) x .91m (3')
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Council tax band
- A
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Deposit
- £995
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Garden
- Yes
Location
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- Canterbury West Station0.3 mi
- Canterbury East Station0.6 mi
- Sturry Station2.1 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 41, Homespire House, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2AB | Flat Leasehold | 10 Jun 2025 | £107,000 |
| Flat 18, Homespire House, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2AB | Flat Leasehold | 27 May 2025 | £69,500 |
| Flat 42, Homespire House, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2AB | Flat Leasehold | 12 Nov 2024 | £66,000 |
| Flat 35, Homespire House, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2AB | Flat Leasehold | 14 Mar 2024 | £80,500 |
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Renting costs
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Listed by My Future Living, My Future Living on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.
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