Flat for sale in Ersham Road, Canterbury CT1

Miles and Barr are delighted to offer this one bedroom ground floor retirement apartment in Magdalen Court, Ersham Road, Canterbury.

This well-maintained home is designed for individuals aged 55 and above and located a in the ever popular South of Canterbury just a short walk to the city centre, east train station and central bus station.

The property is being offered as a 70% share, the remaining 30% being owned by Orbit Housing the management company for the block. However there is no rent to be paid to Orbit Housing as is usually the case with a shared ownership, the scheme was set up to provide affordable homes for the elderly.

The accommodation consists of entrance hall, storage cupboard, lounge with views over the gardens, kitchen with a good range of wall and base units, bedroom with built in storage and shower room. There is a key pad door entry to the building and a 24 hour emergency call system plus a residential scheme manager. There is also a communal laundry room and a washing ground. The apartment also benefits from extensive surrounding gardens that are well kept with numerous seating areas and free parking for residents and visitors.

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EPC Rating: D

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

Leading to

Bathroom (2.03m x 1.82m)

Bedroom (3.52m x 2.82m)

Lounge (4.72m x 3.78m)

Kitchen (3.78m x 1.58m)

Parking - Off Street