South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LH
Listed 6 Oct 2026 · Canterbury
How the price compares
Key features
- Five Bedrooms
- Edwardian Semi Detached House
- South Canterbury Road Location
- Versatile Loft Conversion
- Three Reception Rooms
- High Ceilings & Full Of Character
- Downstairs WC
- Good Sized Rear Garden
- Garage & Parking For One Vehicle
About this home
Situated along South Canterbury Road, this attractive Edwardian semi-detached home offers spacious and highly versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, making it an excellent choice for a growing family. The property is also within walking distance of Simon Langton Boys’ School, Kent & Canterbury Hospital and Canterbury Bowls Club, adding to its appeal for families and professionals alike.
The ground floor provides a generous amount of living space, with three reception rooms, which could be used to suit the needs of the new owners. There is a living room, giving plenty of flexibility for family living, entertaining or working from home. The kitchen is positioned towards the rear of the property, with a downstairs WC adding further convenience.
Upstairs, the first floor offers four good sized double bedrooms, together with a smaller single bedroom and the family bathroom and separate WC. The accommodation then continues onto the second floor, where a loft conversion provides an additional room. This versatile space could work particularly well as a home office, hobby room or teenage retreat, depending on the requirements of the new owners.
Outside, the property benefits from a medium sized rear garden which provides a pleasant outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining, while remaining relatively manageable.
The property also benefits from a garage and a dedicated parking space for one vehicle, providing valuable off road parking and additional storage.
A further practical benefit is the boiler, which is approximately three years old.
With its Edwardian character, generous reception accommodation and flexible layout across three floors, this is a spacious family home offering plenty of options for modern living. The potential for up to six bedrooms, together with the garage, parking and garden, makes this a particularly versatile property in a convenient Canterbury location.
EPC Rating D
Material Information
Construction Type/Materials: Brick & Block Construction, Slate Tile Roof. Broadband Coverage: To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here:
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Location Summary 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
Dining Room 14' 1" x 12' 1"
Living Room 17' 4" x 11' 7"
Kitchen 12' 7" x 11' 7"
WC
Reception Room 12' 1" x 10' 9"
First Floor
Bedroom 12' 7" x 12' 0"
Bathroom
WC
Bedroom 12' 7" x 11' 7"
Bedroom 17' 4" x 11' 7"
Bedroom 7' 3" x 6' 11"
Bedroom 4.30m 3.56m
Second Floor
Loft Room 23' 7" x 18' 10"
External
Rear Garden
Garage
Off Street Parking
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 2,453 sq ft / 228 sq m
- Council tax band
- F
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Canterbury East Station0.4 mi
- Canterbury West Station1.1 mi
- Bekesbourne Station2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LH | Detached Freehold | 13 Aug 2026 | £900,000 |
| Flat 6, Ridlands, South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LJ | Flat Leasehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £182,500 |
| 26 South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Oct 2025 | £700,000 |
| Flat 4, Ridlands, South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LJ | Flat Leasehold | 5 Sept 2025 | £245,000 |
| Flat 9, Ridlands, South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LJ | Flat Leasehold | 7 Jul 2025 | £200,000 |
| Flat 1, Ridlands, South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LJ | Flat Leasehold | 15 Nov 2024 | £190,000 |
| 37 South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LH | Detached Freehold | 1 Nov 2024 | £1,040,000 |
| 23 South Canterbury Road Canterbury CT1 3LH | Semi-detached Freehold | 1 Jul 2024 | £625,000 |
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
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Listed by Miles & Barr, Canterbury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 06/10/2026.
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