Flat for sale in New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1

Kingsley Court is an iconic building built in the 1850s as accommodation for The Kings School Masters. It is conveniently located on New Dover Road, a ten-minute walk from the City Centre or a few metres walk to bus stops.

The generously sized rooms have 3m high ceilings and large sash windows to allow plenty of natural light. The building was converted in the 1980s to just nine apartments, each with a share of the freehold. A lift services the two apartments on each floor and the penthouse. Recently, the building has undergone significant maintenance/redecoration work both externally and internally, including new carpets in the communal areas. To the rear of the property is a lovely landscaped garden with a covered seating area. To the side of the building is a new secure communal bike shed along with a handy potting shed for keen gardeners. The front garden has an array of shrubs and beautiful mature trees. There are two visitor parking spaces along with designated parking for residents.

This remarkable, quiet, comfortable apartment has recently been completely refurbished to a very high standard as the vendors had intended to spend their latter years living in a secure apartment close to all of the amenities Canterbury has to offer. Unfortunately, after three years, they came to realise living in a first floor flat with dogs, without a private garden, was proving too problematic; therefore, very reluctantly, decided to move.

The apartment has been industrially soundproofed, which meant having floorboards removed and the ceiling lowered to enable the necessary soundproofing materials to be fitted which was completed by a London-based company. Floors were screeded and Amtico soundproof parquet flooring tiles were laid throughout.

The apartment has been re-plumbed with new pipes to radiators; and re-wired with new light switches and plug sockets all with phone charging points (receipts, guarantees and certificates held).

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EPC Rating: B

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 cultural amenities

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.

Transport links

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) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).

Entrance Hall

Fitted bookshelves, utility cupboard, fitted full length cupboards, bar unit with bar fridge and wine shelves under

Lounge (5.95m x 5.04m)

Limestone fireplace with remote control real flame gas fire. Five amp lounge lamp circuit controlled by a wall switch. Two central floor plug sockets to enable lamps in the middle of the room. Victorian cast iron radiator. Sisal fitted carpet. Hunter ceiling fan - wall controlled. Wall mounted mirror TV.

Kitchen (2.8m x 2.0m)

Bespoke German Hacker kitchen, Solid granite worktop and splash-backs. Kinetico Water softener. Neff wine cooler. Worcester efficient combi-boiler. Miele ceramic induction hob with built-in wok facility and an external vented downdraft extractor fan. Miele fridge and freezer - plumbed in for ice maker. Original Shaws Butler sink with a separate pot sink near the hob. Fisher and Paykel drawer dishwasher. Tea towel radiator

Utility Room (1.65m x 2.02m)

Space for washing machine and externally vented tumble dryer

Shower Room/ Wc (1.96m x 1.96m)

Shower cubicle with brand new Aqualisa hand/rain shower, W.C with Imperial furniture and sink

Bedroom (3.07m x 3.63m)

Full-size built-in wardrobes. Acoustic secondary glazing. Radiator

Bedroom (3.61m x 3.72m)

Full-size built-in wardrobes and built-in airing cupboard. Hunter ceiling fan - wall controlled. Acoustic secondary glazing. Radiator

En-Suite (1.35m x 3.57m)

Imperial bathroom furniture including a high-level toilet, wash basin with drawer underneath, cast iron roll-top slipper bath with shower attachment. Towel radiator

Parking - Allocated Parking