Old Park Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1DW
Listed 1 Oct 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
Key features
- Ground floor flat with balcony
- ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
- SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
- Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
- Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
- CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE, or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
- The full listed price of this property is £170,000
- Popular location close to retail park and city centre
- Being sold chain free
- Some updating needed, giving an opportunity to change to your taste
About this home
SECURING THIS PROPERTY WITH A LIFETIME LEASEOVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISEThrough the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*. Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £112,000 based on an average saving of 33%. Market Value Price: £170,000 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future. For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website. Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE. Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s. It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease. If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase this property at the full market value of £170,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONTucked away in a quiet complex is this ground floor apartment. Being sold with no onward chain complications this home makes for the perfect first time purchase or investment buy. The home is within walking distance of the local retail park and to city centre. Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.
Room sizes:Entrance Hallway Bathroom Lounge/Kitchen: 17'5 x 11'4 (5.31m x 3.46m) Bedroom 1: 10'0 x 7'5 (3.05m x 2.26m) Bedroom 2: 10'0 x 7'7 (3.05m x 2.31m) Balcony
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Suitable as a retirement home.
Property details
- Property type
- Ground Flat
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 960 years left
- Accessibility
- Ground floor
Floorplan
Location
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- Canterbury West Station1.0 mi
- Canterbury East Station1.3 mi
- Sturry Station1.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Old Park Avenue Canterbury CT1 1DN | Semi-detached Freehold | 13 Jul 2026 | £270,000 |
| 53 Old Park Avenue Canterbury CT1 1DN | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Oct 2025 | £151,000 |
| 58 Old Park Avenue Canterbury CT1 1DN | Detached Freehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £300,000 |
| 46 Old Park Avenue Canterbury CT1 1DL | Semi-detached Freehold | 10 Sept 2024 | £271,000 |
| 78 Old Park Avenue Canterbury CT1 1DN | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Jan 2024 | £266,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Homewise, South East on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 01/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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