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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CT1 3HY
Sold STCListed 182 days
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Description Oaten Hill is a good size one bedroomed apartment located on the second floor of this striking period building which was sympathetically refurbished in 2013, whilst still retaining many of the original features.
Construction is red brick with sash and bay windows tile hung facade, Attractive portico door with lead hood.
Internally the property has retained many of the original feature a possible, all of which are symbolic of the Victoria area.
Entry to apt 3 is to the side of the building ( off Oaten hill) Features • Entrance, via communal hall and stairs to first floor.
• Sitting /dining room feature fireplace, with cast iron insert, storage cupboard, sash window • kitchen, fitted with base and wall mounted cabinets, with integrated appliance to include gas hob with stainless streel splash back, electric oven extractor fan, space for fridge /freezer, space and pluming for washing machine/dryer, stainless steel sink attractive work tops, laminated flooring, sash window.
• Bedroom, sash window, • Shower room, shower cubicle, chrome fittings, WC hand basin set in vanity unit, tiled walls, sash window • Courtyard, bin storage Situation Oaten hill is location just offer Old Dover Road and is within walking distance of Canterbury City Centre.
Which offer an excellent shopping centre a good choice of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, and many cultural interests including the popular Marlowe Theatre.
Recreational facilities include championship cricket at the Spitfire St Lawrence Ground, rugby, swimming pool, leisure centre and golf courses.
The River Stour offers interesting boats trips and lovely riverside walks.
There is a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, girls’ and boys’ grammar schools, and colleges and universities.
Transport links are also good, with the A2 linking into the M2, M20/M25 and other motorway networks. Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, both within walking distance.
Canterbury West operates the HS1 train service to London St Pancras in just under an hour.
The Port of Dover and Eurotunnel are within easy reach, providing services to the continent Agents Note The vendors are offering a unique and rare opportunity to either purchase the units individually or as an investment package for the building of 5 apartments and one Coach House.
We understand currently all units are freehold but should be sold individually they will be offered with long leases and 1/5 share of the freehold.
with exception of the Coach house which will remain freehold. Viewings : Strictly through Whitney Homes.
T: E: Property Information Services: All mains’ services are connected Local Authority: Canterbury City Council Council Tax Band: B Lease : TBC. Maintenance: TBC
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