oldroyd house, 55 london road, canterbury, kent

Oldroyd House, 55 London Road, Canterbury, KentKnight Frank

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◆ Freehold for sale with vacant possession

◆ C2 (residential institution) use, former carehome

◆ Development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents

◆ Land: 0.827 acres (0.335 ha)

◆ Buildings: 14,345 sq ft (1,333 sq m) GIA

LocationThe property is located to the western end of London Road, in the St Dunstan’s area of Canterbury.

Canterbury West Station is c.0.5 miles from the property with services into London St Pancras International, London Bridge and London Waterloo East. The A2050 (Rheims Way) links London Road to the A2, which leads into the M2.

London (Marble Arch) is c. 62 miles to the north west of the property. London City airport with regular national and international flights is located c.55 miles to the north west, whilst London Gatwick airport is 65 miles to the west.

The local area offers a wide range of services, supermarkets and restaurants. The University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University are both in close proximity.

DescriptionOldroyd House was last in use as a care home for 26 older people.

The original Victorian part of the property is of red brick construction under a pitched roof with accommodation arranged over ground, first and second floors with a small basement.

The modern extensions are linked to the original building.

Accommodation comprise 26 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, dining room, sitting rooms and kitchen.

A conservatory leading to a well maintained garden is situated to the rear.

A former Coach House is situated to the north west corner of the site. This comprises a double bedroom, kitchen, dining and sitting room and extends to 1051 sq ft (97.7 sq m).

There is a double garage and car parking spaces within the site. Vehicular access is currently taken off two points off London Road.

Oldroyd House, 55 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JY

Legal Title & TenureThe property is held freehold. Legal information is available on the dedicated website.

PlanningInformal discussions are ongoing with Canterbury Council regarding the future use and redevelopment options for the property and a full planning report is available via our dedicated website – see details below.

We summarise the key points here:

◆ Oldroyd House was previously in use as a residential care home and the lawful use of the site is as a residential institution. Planning permission would be required for any use outside C2 Use Class.

◆ Development proposals would need to have regard to the saved policies within the Canterbury District Local Plan (adopted July 2006).

◆ The site is unallocated within the Local Plan.

◆ The site lies within a Conservation Area and an Area of Archaeological Importance. It does not contain any not statutorily or locally listed buildings or structures.

◆ Trees within the site are afforded protection due to the Conservation Area designation.

Fixtures and FittingsAny items of furniture or other items left in the properties will become the responsibility of the purchaser on completion.

ServicesMains water, electricity, gas and drainage are provided.

InspectionThe property may be inspected by prior appointment only through Knight Frank LLP.

Method of SalePlease refer to the dedicated website for information on the method of sale and bidding procedure.

Further InformationFurther information is available including:

◆ Floorplans ◆ Cover letter ◆ EPC’s

◆ Title information ◆ Planning information

◆ Method of sale/bid procedure ◆ Further photographs

This information is available from the dedicated website: www.inst.knightfrank.com/view/oldroydhouse The password is ‘canterbury’

VATThe VAT status is to be confirmed.

ContactShould you wish to discuss the property in further detail please contact:

Emma Cleugh, Partner Knight Frank LLP 55 Baker Street London, W1U 8AN Tel +44 (0)20 7861 5427 [email protected]

George Hepburne Scott Knight Frank LLP 55 Baker Street London, W1U 8AN Tel +44 (0)20 7861 5455 [email protected]

Andrew Harwood, Partner Knight Frank LLP Churchill House 85 Mount Pleasant Road Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1PX Tel +44(0)1892 772946 [email protected]


Reception room

Building Floor GIA (sq ft) GIA (sq m)

Traditional building

Cellar 315 29.3

Ground 2092 194.4

First 1698 157.7

Second 1248 115.9

Modern extension

Ground 4500 418.1

First 3439 319.5

Coach HouseGround 781 73

First 270 25

Approx Total 14343 1332.5

Schedule of Accommodation

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Central staircaseOriginal building

Oldroyd House, extension and parking Extension and coach house


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Crown copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020449. Plotted Scale - 1:1507

Modern extension Modern Extension and original building


Important noticei. Particulars. These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agent or seller. ii. Photos etc. The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. iii. Regulations etc. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. iv. VAT. The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated September 2011. Photographs dated: September 2011.

Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Knight Frank’s registered office is 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names.

020 7629 8171KnightFrank.co.uk55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN

01892 772 946KnightFrank.co.uk85 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1PX


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