Magdalen Court, Canterbury, CT1
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT CLOSE TO CITY CENTRE!
With no onward chain, Miles and Barr are delighted to offer to the market this two bedroom apartment (over 55's) located on the first floor. The development is located close to the City Centre, and is situated in a quiet, secluded area off Ersham Road; with Canterbury East Train Station and Canterbury Bus Station only a short walk away. The location is ideal for anybody looking to easily be able to visit the City centre.
The property is being offered as a 70% share, the remaining 30% being owned by The Elm Group. However there is no rent to be paid to Elm Group as is usually the case with an affordable assisted living.
The property comprises of an entrance hall, with two large storage cupboards, on the right is the bathroom with a heated towel rail. Off the entrance hall you will also find the two bedrooms, one double room with built in wardrobes, and the other being a single bedroom/ study. At the end of the hall is large lounge and dining space with the kitchen separate. The property is well presented throughout but gives buyers a chance to put their own stamp on the property.
There is a door entry and a 24 hour emergency call system, plus a residential scheme manager. There is also a communal laundry room and a secluded outside area with rotating clothes lines. The apartment also benefits from extensive surrounding gardens and free non allocated parking for residents and their visitors.
Identification checks
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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. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses. Amenities include an excellent modern shopping centre, two railway stations, local doctors surgeries and two hospitals with one being accessible from the bus station.
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).
Room Sizes
Entrance Hall | Leading to |
Bathroom | 6' 10" x 5' 6" (2.09m x 1.68m) |
Bedroom | 11' 9" x 8' 9" (3.59m x 2.67m) |
Bedroom | 11' 9" x 5' 11" (3.59m x 1.80m) |
Sitting/ Dining Room | 17' 1" x 11' 1" (5.20m x 3.37m) |
Kitchen | 11' 1" x 5' 8" (3.37m x 1.72m) |