1 bed flat for sale

Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent CT2

Well Presented One Bedroom Retirement Apartment In Barton Mill Court, Canterbury

Situated on the first floor of the ever popular Barton Mill Court development, this one bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable, low maintenance living with the added benefit of peaceful garden views. Designed specifically for residents aged over fifty five, this welcoming home combines independent living with the reassurance of on site support and a strong sense of community.

Barton Mill Court is a purpose built retirement development constructed by McCarthy and Stone, comprising fifty three apartments set across three floors, all served by a lift. Residents benefit from a Development Manager during working hours, and a twenty four hour emergency call system provided by Appello for added peace of mind. The development also offers excellent communal facilities, including a residents’ lounge, guest suite, communal laundry room, and beautifully maintained shared gardens.

The apartment is accessed via a welcoming entrance hall, which includes a security entry system, emergency intercom, smoke detector, and an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for storage.

The spacious living room is light and comfortable, with power and television points, wall light fittings, and emergency pull cord. Glass panelled double doors lead through to the separate kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and floor cupboards, a stainless steel sink, work surfaces, a built in electric oven with ceramic hob and extractor hood, and space for both a refrigerator and freezer.

The bedroom is a generous size with storage heater, power points, wall light, and an emergency pull cord. The current vendors have added new fitted wardrobes from Hammond. The bathroom is tiled and features a walk in shower, vanity unit, low level toilet, heated towel rail, electric heater, and emergency push button.

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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

Bathroom (6' 11" x 5' 7")

Bedroom (13' 7" x 8' 7")

Lounge/ Diner (24' 8" x 10' 3")

Kitchen (8' 11" x 6' 5")

External

Communal Gardens