5 bed terraced house for sale

Franklyn Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2

For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £200,000 plus Reservation Fee.

A superb opportunity to acquire a fantastic project, this extended 5-bedroom mid-terrace house is located on the London Estate, a highly sought-after area just a short drive from Canterbury City Centre.

This location is particularly popular with renters, first-time buyers, and families due to its convenient location and strong local demand.

The house requires a full refurbishment throughout and offers excellent potential for someone looking to add value and put their own stamp on a home. Importantly, the property benefits from all double bedrooms, making it an attractive and highly practical layout for future occupants.

In addition, the property has two rooms located on the ground floor which could be utilised as reception rooms or additional bedrooms, depending on your needs, offering excellent flexibility.

The property also benefits from an HMO licence, adding strong appeal for investors looking for a ready-to-go rental opportunity once refurbished.

Once completed, it could make a superb family residence or investment property.

Auctioneer Comments:
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £7,080 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.

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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

Bedroom (10' 1" x 8' 3")

Bedroom (12' 10" x 6' 6")

Lounge (16' 9" x 9' 10")

Bathroom/ Utility

Kitchen/ Diner (22' 0" x 6' 9")

First Floor

Bedroom (12' 7" x 11' 3")

Bathroom

WC

Bedroom (8' 10" x 7' 1")

Bedroom (12' 7" x 10' 2")