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Home to approximately 135,000 people, Canterbury is in the south-east of England in the county of Kent. It's a small city with an historic centre around the world famous cathedral, and is also a place where 'old meets contemporary', as Canterbury is home to two universities. The student population is large, with a high proportion from overseas. If you have a child attending one of the universities in Canterbury, they may choose to live with friends, in the event that happens, you can search for property to rent in Canterbury, alternatively you could search for a property to purchase for investment purposes. There is a variety of houses for sale in Canterbury, including Victorian houses, bungalows, semi detached country cottages, town houses, modern detached houses, Victorian villas, 1930s properties. There are also plenty of flats for sale in Canterbury, a good majority of which are flats in purpose built blocks. Expect to pay £205k+ for a three bedroom house located close to Christchurch University. There are a good number of estate agents in Canterbury, so ensure you use a Primelocation agent to investigate the selection of property for sale in Canterbury.
Amenities for properties in Canterbury
Families searching for property for sale in Canterbury will discover a beautiful city with friendly people and many good schools, including primary and secondary, as well as two universities and various colleges. There are many historic buildings, parks, a leisure centre, and a large pedestrianised shopping area. The Whitefriars development covers approximately one eighth of the total area within the city walls and offers an impressive collection of some of the country's most popular fashion and lifestyle retailers, including Fenwick department store. Canterbury has been awarded 'A Safer Shopping Award' and 'Safer Socialising Award', due to the relaxed and secure environment of its shopping areas. Residents over the age of 18 can apply for a 'Residents' Card', entitling the bearer to a host of special offers throughout the district, including attractions, restaurants, hotels, the cinema and other local businesses. Canterbury is a city of five diverse urban quarters - in the central quarter is the Cathedral, museums and fine art galleries, together with specialist shops and larger stores, and a twice weekly street market. The southern quarter has art galleries and a good selection of cafés and restaurants. The eastern quarter is home to the New Millennium Shopping & Leisure development - due for completion in the very near future. In the western quarter you will find world cuisine and popular pubs, two major theatres and the city's museum. The northern quarter is the 'Bohemian soul' of the city, with its diverse mix of antique shops and restaurants. People considering relocating to Canterbury will be interested to learn that a workforce of approximately 50,000 people makes Canterbury one of the largest economies in Kent, with almost 5,000 companies and four major educational establishments.
Transport in Canterbury
Residents of Canterbury benefit from good transport links. There are two mainline railway stations, Canterbury East and West, served by frequent trains to and from London Charing Cross and Victoria (journey time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes), and elsewhere in Kent. By road the Canterbury region has the M20 (M25/M26) and M2 motorways close-by, providing easy links to London and its airports. The A2 and A260 connect Canterbury with the Channel port of Dover, and the Eurotunnel car shuttle in Cheriton. The seaside towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable are both a short drive from the city of Canterbury, via the A28/A291 and A290, respectively. To ease traffic congestion much of the centre of Canterbury is pedestrianised, making it a cleaner and safer place to wander around, so motorists are encouraged to leave their cars at one of the 'Park and Ride' sites. By bus the district is well served by Stagecoach East Kent buses from Canterbury Bus Station, and National Express coaches run services to Canterbury from London Victoria Coach Station. Gatwick Airport is approximately one hour's drive from Canterbury, and approximately one and a half hour from Heathrow Airport.