Shipman Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8PE
Listed 15 Oct 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
About this home
Three Bedroom Property situated in the convenient residential location in Canterbury. Offering well-proportioned accommodation making it an ideal choice for families and couples. The living space is flexible with the potential to make some small changes to the downstairs layout if a more open plan feel is desired. Upstairs are three good sized bedrooms and a shower room. Leading off the hallway is a lounge and kitchen with a dining room overlooking the private garden. Set back off the road behind an attractive green and tree-lined frontage it provides a leafy outlook to the front and the rear of the property. On street parking is plentiful.
Shipman Avenue is situated in a great catchment area for primary and secondary schools and also handy for the local Universities too.
Just a short walk to the Cathedral 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 Canterbury Golf Club, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay and county cricket at Canterbury. 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 in under an hour. The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively and access to Ashford International train station connecting travellers with European cities.
Council tax band D.
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Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Canterbury West Station0.8 mi
- Canterbury East Station0.8 mi
- Chartham Station2.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40a, Shipman Avenue Canterbury CT2 8PD | Terraced Freehold | 10 Jul 2026 | £260,000 |
| 24 Shipman Avenue Canterbury CT2 8PD | Terraced Freehold | 31 Mar 2026 | £275,000 |
| 86 Shipman Avenue Canterbury CT2 8PE | Semi-detached Freehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £241,000 |
| 90 Shipman Avenue Canterbury CT2 8PE | Semi-detached Freehold | 30 Oct 2024 | £220,000 |
| 42 Shipman Avenue Canterbury CT2 8PD | Terraced Freehold | 11 Oct 2024 | £300,000 |
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 Abode Sales & Lettings, Canterbury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 15 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 15/10/2026.
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