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To rentReduced 29 Oct 2026
£1,000 pcm£231 pw

Old Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DX

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
497sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 24 Sept 2026 · price reduced 29 Oct 2026 · Canterbury

How the price compares

This home£1,000 pcm
Median 1 bed in CT1£600 pcm31 homes listed
Difference+67%above the area median

Key features

  • ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM
  • UNFURNISHED
  • BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT
  • CITY CENTRE LOCATION

About this home

Situated on Old Watling Street in Canterbury, this well presented one bedroom second floor apartment offers bright and low maintenance accommodation in an extremely convenient location.

The property has recently been redecorated throughout, including the addition of brand new carpets.

Internally, the apartment provides a well balanced layout with an excellent sense of space and natural light throughout. The main living area is open plan in design, creating a sociable and versatile environment ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Large windows allow plenty of natural light to flood the room, enhancing the bright and airy feel of the property.

The kitchen is positioned just off the living area and offers a practical arrangement with ample storage and workspace for everyday use.

The bedroom is a comfortable double room, while the bathroom is well presented and fitted in a neutral style.

One of the key advantages of the apartment is its accessibility, with lift access located conveniently close to the entrance door, making day to day living particularly easy and practical.

NOTE: Unfurnished.

EPC - C Council Tax Band - C

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Location:

The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses. Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury. Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high-speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).

Entrance Hall

Bedroom 10' 10" x 9' 7"

Bathroom 7' 1" x 6' 11"

Living Room 14' 7" x 13' 1"

Kitchen 13' 9" x 9' 1"

Property details

Property type
Flat
Size
497 sq ft / 46 sq m
Council tax band
C
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£1,153
Tenancy
Long term
Minimum term
12 months
Parking
No parking
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Location

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  • Canterbury East Station0.3 mi
  • Canterbury West Station0.4 mi
  • Sturry Station2.6 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
48 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
2 Sept 2026£240,000
78 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
20 Aug 2026£225,000
32 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
16 Jan 2026£255,000
22 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
14 Nov 2025£255,000
81 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
19 Mar 2025£240,000
64 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
19 Mar 2025£145,000
46 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
20 Dec 2024£157,000
39 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
26 Apr 2024£250,000
43 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
12 Mar 2024£245,000
78 Old Watling Street
Canterbury CT1 2DX
Flat
Leasehold
28 Feb 2024£230,000

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Renting costs

Typical income needed£30,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£231one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,154five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Miles & Barr, Canterbury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 29/10/2026.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Permitted payments For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments: Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above); Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs); Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs); Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate); Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices; Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time. For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Security deposits; Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement); A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time. Tenant protection In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of: the redress scheme they are a member of; and the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any). Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

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