# 2 bedroom apartment for rent (CT2 8AN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 5, THE MERCHANT STORE, STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 8AN | | Price | £1,300 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 72 m² | | Last sold | £290,000 Jun 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/05/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £277/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - E (140) - O (6,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9898-8059-6285-7240-5210) ## Description *IDEAL LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS* Miles and Barr are delighted to bring to the rental market this fantastic FULLY FURNISHED upper ground floor apartment, located in an attractive building, opposite to the west train station with its fast links to London. The city centre is also on your doorstep with its vibrant restaurant and cafe scene as well as many retail opportunities! This well presented. light and spacious property offers lounge/dining room, well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, separate shower room and two double bedrooms with the master having an en-suite bathroom. It also benefits gas heating and comes with all important ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE. Sorry no pets. PHD students negotiable. Council tax band E. EPC rating C. To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here: ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker 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 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) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins). EPC Rating: B**Lounge/dining area "L" shape** Dimensions: 6.19 x 6.14 (20'3" x 20'1"). **Bedroom One** Dimensions: 3.53 x 3.46 (11'6" x 11'4"). **Bedroom Two** Dimensions: 3.44 x 2.49 (11'3" x 8'2"). **Parking - Secure gated** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610698) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610699) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610700) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610701) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610702) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610703) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610705) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610706) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610708) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610712) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610715) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/137229506/1610717) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/137229506/1610719) - EPC 1 ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Canterbury). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,151/mo - **Realistic:** £1,279/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,407/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Great Stour Place, CT2 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Tannery Way North, CT1 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Lane, CT1 | £1,399/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,365/mo (3 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,395/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1287.7% - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,225/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3900.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £18/m² ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)