Homespire House, Canterbury, CT1 2AB
By Retirement Homesearch
£ 75,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Retirement Homesearch says ..
A REDECORATED AND RECARPETED FIRST FLOOR ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH DUAL ASPECT Homespire House was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 54 properties arranged over 3 floors each served by lift. The Development Manager can be contacted from various po...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Canterbury, Kent, offers a convenient location close to the city centre’s amenities and transportation. The property appears clean, recently redecorated and recarpeted, as the images depict a modernised flat. It is located in Homespire House, which is a McCarthy & Stone development. The apartment itself is relatively small (435.94 sq ft), with one bathroom and one bedroom. While its condition is good, the lack of any substantial outdoor space (0.00 sq ft plot size) is a notable limitation. The price of £75,000 falls within the range of similar retirement apartments in the area, but more information on average square foot pricing would help to give a more definitive opinion on its value. Nearby listings suggest prices ranging from £60,000 to £110,000 for similar units in the same development. The apartment is near Canterbury West station and benefits from nearby schools including St John’s Church of England Primary School (Good Ofsted rating) and St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School (Outstanding Ofsted rating). Overall, this property may appeal to individuals seeking a low-maintenance, well-located retirement option in a desirable city but buyers should be aware of the lack of outside space.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 435.94
The heatmap indicates the level of crime in the area. The color of the heatmap indicates the crime severity and recency.
Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 222,854.00 £Decreased by 15.77 %
- Est sale value
- 125,550.72 £Decreased by 6.19 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,201.00 £/moIncreased by 7.91 %
- Est letting value
- 435.94 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.47 %Increased by 28.12 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Retirement Homesearch marked this listing as sold.
Retirement Homesearch created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 0.15 KM |
| The King'S School Canterbury | Other Independent School | 0.27 KM | |
| Riverside Children'S Centre (Canterbury) | Children's Centre | 0.40 KM | |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 0.49 KM |
| St Peter'S Methodist Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 0.67 KM |
Images
Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Lane | £ 90,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Causeway | £ 97,375 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barton Mill Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St. Peter's Street | £ 499,950 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Canterbury Lane | £ 310,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury West | 5007 | CBW | 0.80 KM |
| Canterbury East | 5164 | CBE | 1.15 KM |
| Sturry | 5029 | STU | 4.88 KM |
| Bekesbourne | 5198 | BKS | 6.46 KM |
| Chartham | 5008 | CRT | 7.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homespire House, Canterbury | £ 155,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent | £ 80,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| Knotts Lane, Canterbury, Kent | £ 53,250 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| St. Radigunds Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Homespire House, Canterbury | £ 100,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Duck Lane | £ 205,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 6 Duck Lane | £ 225,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 3 Duck Lane | £ 300,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 2 Duck Lane | £ 335,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 5 Duck Lane | £ 282,500 | 0.05 KM |