Rough Common Road, Rough Common, Canterbury, CT2 9BU
Listed 17 Jul 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
Key features
- THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME
- APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES OF LAND
- EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS & STABLES
- SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE LAND
- POTENTIAL TO CONVERT OUTBUILDINGS (STPP)
- IDEAL EQUESTRIAN OR SMALLHOLDING OPPORTUNITY
- SOUGHT-AFTER SEMI-RURAL LOCATION
- EASY ACCESS TO CANTERBURY CITY CENTRE
- RARELY AVAILABLE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY
- VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
About this home
JS004 A Rare Lifestyle Opportunity on the Edge of Canterbury Occupying an exceptional plot of approximately 3 acres, this charming three-bedroom semi-detached home presents a unique opportunity to acquire a versatile smallholding with an extensive range of outbuildings, stables and land, all within easy reach of Canterbury city centre. Positioned along the sought-after Rough Common Road, the property offers tremendous scope for a variety of purchasers, whether seeking an equestrian lifestyle, space for a business venture (subject to any necessary consents), or a home with exciting future development potential. The house itself provides well-proportioned accommodation throughout, offering three bedrooms alongside comfortable living spaces that can be enjoyed immediately while also presenting opportunities for modernisation if desired. A particular feature of the property is the impressive collection of substantial outbuildings and stables, providing excellent storage, workshop facilities and potential for alternative uses. Subject to the necessary planning permissions, these buildings may offer exciting conversion opportunities to create additional residential accommodation, holiday lets, home offices or ancillary living space. Beyond the buildings lies approximately 3 acres of pasture and grounds, benefitting from its own separate access, making the land highly versatile for equestrian use, livestock, recreational purposes or future aspirations. Properties offering this combination of a family home, extensive outbuildings, separate access and generous acreage are exceptionally rare to the market. Situated in the desirable village of Rough Common, residents enjoy a semi-rural setting whilst remaining just a short drive from Canterbury's historic city centre, excellent schools, transport links and a wide range of amenities. This is a truly unique opportunity to secure a property with immense potential in one of Canterbury's most desirable locations. Location: Rough Common is a highly sought-after village situated on the western outskirts of Canterbury, offering the perfect balance of peaceful countryside living and convenient access to the city. Surrounded by attractive open countryside and nearby woodland, the area is popular with walkers, cyclists and those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle. The village benefits from a local shop, village hall, while the historic city of Canterbury is just a short drive or cycle away, providing an extensive range of shopping, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and highly regarded schools, including both grammar and independent options. Excellent transport links are close by, with Canterbury West railway station offering High Speed services to London St Pancras in under an hour, together with easy access to the A2 connecting to the M2 and wider motorway network. The nearby villages of Blean and Tyler Hill further enhance the area's appeal with additional amenities and beautiful countryside on the doorstep.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 1,642 sq ft / 153 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Gated, Rear, Private
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing
- Broadband
- Cable
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
Floorplan
Location
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- Canterbury West Station1.3 mi
- Canterbury East Station1.7 mi
- Chartham Station2.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CT2 over the last 12 months: terraced £285k · semi-detached £330k · detached £528k · flat £195k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DE | Semi-detached Freehold | 4 Sept 2026 | £405,000 |
| 21 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DL | Semi-detached Freehold | 29 May 2026 | £500,000 |
| 27 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DL | Semi-detached Freehold | 1 Dec 2025 | £370,000 |
| 149 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9BS | Semi-detached Freehold | 30 Jul 2025 | £500,000 |
| 52 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DJ | Detached Freehold | 29 Jul 2025 | £500,000 |
| 9 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DL | Detached Freehold | 19 Dec 2024 | £500,000 |
| 99 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DA | Semi-detached Freehold | 10 Jun 2024 | £375,000 |
| 71 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9DE | Semi-detached Freehold | 10 Jun 2024 | £250,000 |
| 135 Rough Common Road Canterbury CT2 9BS | Semi-detached Freehold | 26 Apr 2024 | £220,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT2
Buying costs
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Listed by Footprints, Powered by eXp UK, Covering Thanet on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/07/2026.
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