For sale Flat

APARTMENT 48

EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41, NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 3AT

1 beds 1 baths Listed 20 May 2026 (-62d)

£279,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£397,000 Jul 2024

Local average

£224,034 (+24.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,198 of 33,755)

Street crime

540 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • One bedroom second floor apartment
  • Modern, open plan living
  • Dual-aspect windows in both Lounge and Bedroom
  • Spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobe
  • Retirement Living PLUS - exclusive for the over 70s
  • Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
  • On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus
  • Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community
  • Located near the historic Canterbury Cathedral
  • Bus stop outside the development with regular buses into town

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A SUPERB and MODERN one double bedroom SOUTH & WEST FACING apartment, situated on the SECOND FLOOR of Eastry Place, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS development. The apartment features a spacious, modern lounge and bedroom, both benefiting from dual-aspect windows that provide an abundance of natural light. The property also includes a separate kitchen and car parking space.

The EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES include; an ON-SITE BISTRO serving fresh meals daily, a HOMEOWNERS LOUNGE where social events take place, LIFT access to all floors, 24 hour staffing and careline system for PEACE-OF-MIND, a SALON, a GUEST SUITE for visiting family and friends, LOVELY LANDSCAPED GARDENS, and more!

*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*

Development Overview - Completed in 2022, Eastry Place is one of McCarthy Stone’s latest Retirement Living PLUS developments, exclusive for the over 70s.

Boasting a mix of 50, one- and two-bedroom properties, this development is located on the outskirts of the city with superb shopping amenities and the local doctors surgery only a short walk away. Bus stops are located directly outside the property offering regular services to the historic city centre and excellent local and national transport links.

The superb communal facilities include; a subsidised on-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menus, a communal lounge with free Wi-Fi and a state-of-the-art audio and visual system where social events take place and lovely landscaped gardens.

There is a well equipped laundry room, a salon, and a mobility scooter storage & charging room. If your family or friends wish to stay, there is a beautiful guest suite which can be booked (fees apply). For peace-of-mind, there are staff on-call 24/7 and a dedicated Estate Manager who handles the day-to-day running of the community. In addition, there is a 24/7 call system and camera entry system, as well as lift access to all floors. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge at Eastry Place, with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. This can be from as little as 15 minutes per session, which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall, where there is illuminated light switches, a front door release with intercom, smoke detector and 24-hour emergency call button in place. The spacious hallway offers room for additional furniture or a desk setup, as demonstrated by the current homeowner’s arrangement. From the hallway there is a walk-in storage/airing cupboard and doors leading to the living area, bedroom and shower room.

Living Room - A bright and spacious dual-aspect living room enjoying sunny south and west-facing outlooks. The room offers ample space for both lounge and dining areas, and benefits from TV and telephone points, two ceiling light fittings, and raised electric power sockets for added convenience.

Kitchen - The kitchen area boasts a contemporary range of pale grey wall and base units with complimentary work-surfaces. Amenities include; sink and drainer unit, Beko electric oven, four ring ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer. Wood effect flooring and spotlight light fitting.

Bedroom - A spacious double bedroom also benefiting from a dual aspect, offering a both south and east facing outlook. Door leads to a walk in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving space. TV and telephone points, ceiling light fitting, raised electric power sockets and emergency pull cord.

Shower Room - A modern wet room style shower room, comprising; walk-in level access thermostatically controlled shower with grab rails and curtain, WC, and vanity wash-hand basin with fitted storage below and mirror above. Electric heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.

Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from January 2023

Service Charge (Breakdown) - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Service Charge £11,420.04 per annum (for financial year ending 28/02/2027)
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 88737489

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £279,000 -29.7%
Sold 17/07/2024 (2 years ago) £397,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 46 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £460,000 01/05/2025 Flat
CHAUCER COURT 31 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AU £137,000 28/03/2025 Flat
CHAUCER COURT 31 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AU £112,000 28/03/2025 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 27 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £320,000 31/10/2024 Flat
CHANTRY PLACE FLAT 6 LOWER CHANTRY LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1SY £92,000 15/12/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 28 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £460,000 30/11/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 31 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £515,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 44 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £525,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 1 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £510,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 24 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £485,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 19 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £470,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 49 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £293,646 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 25 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £485,000 31/10/2023 Flat
EASTRY PLACE, 35 - 41 APARTMENT 43 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AT £485,000 31/10/2023 Flat
DUROVERNUM COURT FLAT 19 OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3DA £220,000 21/09/2023 Flat
DUROVERNUM COURT FLAT 17 OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3DA £178,000 10/07/2023 Flat
ELMS COURT, 46 FLAT 11 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3DT £170,000 06/06/2023 Flat
BRIDGE HOUSE, 71 2 OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3DB £182,000 01/06/2023 Flat
CHAUCER COURT 17 NEW DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3AU £204,000 19/04/2023 Flat
26 FLAGSTAFF COURT, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 3HA £400,000 25/11/2022 Flat

Area average: £335,182 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -13.5%
10y growth 1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Canterbury. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.9%
5y (index) -3.9%
10y (index) 11.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Canterbury. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,148/mo
Realistic £1,276/mo
Optimistic £1,404/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

43 New Dover Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St Augustine's Road 0.0 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.2 miles
University University of the Creative Arts 0.2 miles
Shop Oaten Hill Local Express 0.2 miles
Train station Canterbury East 0.6 miles
Train station Canterbury West 0.9 miles
University Kent Students' Union Advice Service 1.8 miles
Hospital Estuary View Medical Centre 5.7 miles
Hospital WIlliam Harvey Hospital 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 156
Anti-social behaviour 135
Shoplifting 101
Criminal damage and arson 44
Other theft 35
Public order 16
Vehicle crime 14
Drugs 9
Burglary 7
Other crime 7
Robbery 6
Theft from the person 4
Bicycle theft 3
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 540

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Newingate School Other 0.2 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024
Barton Court Grammar School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 8 Mar 2020
The Worthgate School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Canterbury Christ Church University Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Pilgrims' Way Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 19 Oct 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,500
Target investor price (1%) £127,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).