Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AB
Listed 9 Mar 2026 · price reduced 11 Jun 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
Key features
- CHAIN FREE
- Independent living
- EPC Rating B
- Close to City Centre
- Ideal investment
About this home
A well located one bedroom retirement apartment offering independent living and excellent convenience, set on the first floor of a managed development with the benefit of a lift. The property features a comfortable reception room, an open plan kitchen, and a well proportioned bathroom, creating a practical and easy to maintain home.
The apartment is currently vacant and chain free, providing a straightforward purchase process. There is clear scope for improvement, making it an appealing option for buyers looking to personalise a property or investors seeking a project. Importantly, the apartment can be sub let, enhancing its investment potential.
Positioned in a central Canterbury location, the development is within easy walking distance of the High Street, offering quick access to shops, cafés, amenities and transport links.
This is a strong opportunity for those seeking a well situated retirement home or a flexible investment property with excellent long term potential.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 56 years left
- Ground rent
- £190 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,795.82 per year
Floorplan
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 |
| 8 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat Leasehold | 25 Oct 2024 | £211,000 |
| 8 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat Leasehold | 25 Oct 2024 | £211,000 |
| 5 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat, new build Leasehold | 7 Oct 2024 | £190,000 |
| 2 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat Leasehold | 30 Sept 2024 | £180,000 |
| 3 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat, new build Leasehold | 30 Sept 2024 | £180,000 |
| 2 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat Leasehold | 30 Sept 2024 | £180,000 |
| 11 Laurence Court, Knotts Lane Canterbury CT1 2WR | Flat Leasehold | 2 Aug 2024 | £240,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Bairstow Eves, Canterbury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 11/06/2026.
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