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More details for 53 High St, Canterbury - Retail for Sale

Bridge Arms - 53 High St

Canterbury, CT4 5LA

  • Retail for Sale
  • £900,000
  • 4,972 sq ft
  • Security System

Canterbury Retail for Sale - Bridge

Freehold Public House Investment. We are instructed to invite offers in excess of £900,000 (8.38% NIY) assuming the usual purchasers costs. The property is held freehold (Title Number K829171). Tenancy: Entire property let to Hewitt Smith Limited on a 20 year lease from 19 March 2021 at a current rent of £79,711 per annum which is subject to five yearly open market rent reviews and annual uncapped RPI increases (except in the open market review year). A rent deposit of £39,856 is held by the landlord. Description The property comprises the ground, first and second floors of a two storey detached building with painted rendered elevations beneath a pitched and hipped roof. Specifications Ground Floor: The ground floor provides two trading areas with a central bar servery and seating on loose tables, chairs and bench seating for 68 customers. Ancillary areas include a trade kitchen, customer WC's, cellar and stores. First Floor: The first floor provides the office/store room and part of the managers accommodation which comprises two bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms and kitchen. Second Floor: The second floor provides additional managers accommodation comprising two bedrooms. Externally: There is a beer garden to the rear with seating on loose tables and chairs for 110 customers, as well as a children’s climbing frame and an outdoor bar. There is parking to the rear for 19 vehicles.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

24/01/2026
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More details for 66 New Dover Rd, Canterbury - Build-to-Rent for Sale

Franklin House - 66 New Dover Rd

Canterbury, CT1 3DT

  • Build-to-Rent for Sale
  • £6,375,000
  • 14,789 sq ft
  • Kitchen

Canterbury Build-to-Rent for Sale

Franklin House presents a rare opportunity to acquire a prime, income-producing student accommodation asset in the heart of Canterbury, one of the UK’s most prestigious educational hubs. Constructed in 2019, this modern five-storey property offers 66 high-quality beds arranged across 48 bedrooms, including two wardens’ flats, complemented by a common room and passenger lift. Designed with future adaptability in mind, the building incorporates internal fire compartmental walls and multiple risers, ensuring flexibility for alternative uses. Strategically positioned on New Dover Road, a key arterial route within the city’s Conservation Area, Franklin House benefits from direct pedestrian access to Worthgate School and proximity to leading institutions such as the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, and the University for the Creative Arts. The surrounding area is affluent and vibrant, with excellent transport links via Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations, offering direct services to London in under 75 minutes. The property is fully let to Cambridge Arts & Sciences Ltd, part of CATS Global Schools, under a 25-year FRI lease expiring in October 2044, guaranteed by Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd. The lease includes annual RPI-linked rent reviews (collared at 2% and capped at 5%), with rent increasing to £408,087 per annum from October 2024. At the guide price of £6,375,000, this investment offers a compelling net initial yield of 6.00%, underpinned by strong covenant strength and long-term income security.

Contact:

Fisher German LLP

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

26/11/2025
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More details for 28 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury - Retail for Sale

28 St. Dunstans St

Canterbury, CT2 8BZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £250,000
  • 1,108 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available
  • Security System
  • Commuter Rail
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Canterbury Retail for Sale

Tenancy: The entire property is at present let to Simpaul Designs Ltd for a term of 5 Years from 23rd July 2025 at a current rent of £26,169.96 p.a. and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review in July 2027 and 2029 open market upward only. Mutual option to determine in July 2028 with min 6 months notice. Tenure: Long leasehold. Held on a 125 Year lease from 1st May 2013 at a ground rent of peppercorn. Reversion 2138.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

23/09/2025
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More details for 94 Wincheap, Canterbury - Hospitality for Sale

The Wincheap B&B - 94 Wincheap

Canterbury, CT1 3RS

  • Hospitality for Sale
  • £750,000
  • 2,523 sq ft

Canterbury Hospitality for Sale

The Wincheap B&B is a substantial and incredibly attractive period semi-detached freehold building on Wincheap, close to Canterbury city centre. Featuring spacious, well proportioned and very well presented four star B&B accommodation over four storeys in addition to a stylish & modern one bed apartment on the ground floor. This most impressive property represents a significant investment opportunity and comprises five B&B rooms arranged over the first and second floors with each featuring a well appoionted en-suite shower room, and have been refurbished in recent years to provide modern & elegant accommodation. Of further use to guests is a relaxing breakfast room with wood floors and a beautful decorative fireplace. The basement houses laundry facilities and two storage areas, with additional storage on the top (second) floor. In addition to the breakfast room, the ground floor comprises a bright and spacious entrance hall with an attractive tiled floor and a sixth bedroom which is currently used for private guests. Furthermore there is a generous, stylish & bright apartment which itself comprises a modern & well appointed fitted kitchen, an office, double bedroom, shower room and sitting room with log burning stove, which leads to a conservatory. Outside there is a gated garden at the front of the property with a spacious ecnlosed garden at the rear which features a pergola, a hardstanding and gates leading to a parking area for up to 8 vehicles. There is side access from the street creating additional parking for two cars. This wonderful property combines style with period features including high celings, wood floors, decorative and sash windows amongst others. Full accounts are available upon request.

Contact:

Charles Bainbridge Estate Agents

Property Subtype:

Bed and Breakfast

Date on Market:

01/06/2026
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More details for 26 Wincheap, Canterbury - Retail for Sale

26 Wincheap

Canterbury, CT1 3QZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £525,000
  • 966 sq ft
  • Restaurant

Canterbury Retail for Sale

This substantial mixed use freehold Grade II listed building - ground & lower ground restaurant with garden (E(b); and two bedroom split level maisonette - occupies a popular & highly convenient location in Wincheap in the city centre, giving quick and easy access to all the amenitites Canterbury has to offer including the Cathedral, the University of Kent and Canterbury East railway station. This location benefits further from significant footfall with Wincheap providing a major route into and out of the city. The commerncial unit benfits from two entrances; one at the front of the building and also from a secure side passage. The ground floor comprises a spacious entrance / reception area into the premises; stairs to a raised ground floor seating area; and access to the rear of the restaurant which features a bar area; additional seating space; and an inner hallway at the rear off of which are customer w/c / washroom facilities and a staff kitchen. On the lower ground floor there are impressive professional kitchens which are equipped with specialist equipment which can be included in the sale by separate negotiation; and two storage areas beyond. There is a spacious garden at the rear which is accessed both via tyhe restaurant and the street. The residential element of the building comprises a split level maisonette with its own entrance at street level; entrance hall with stairsa to firsty floor landing; a generous kitchen / breakfast room; three piece shower room; and sitting room; with two double bedrooms on the top floor. The maisonette is currently let and achieves a monrthly rent of £1,600. Addtional benefits include partial secondary glazing, gas central heating and of course the excellent location. Tenure: Freehold Commencial premesis future rateable value (from 01.04.26: £13,500 p/a) Commercial EPC rating: TBC Residntial council tax band: B Residential EPC rating: E

Contact:

Charles Bainbridge Estate Agents

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

01/06/2026
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More details for 32A St. Margarets St, Canterbury - Retail for Sale

32A St. Margarets St

Canterbury, CT1 2TG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £490,000
  • 1,235 sq ft

Canterbury Retail for Sale

The property comprises an attractive Grade II Listed mid-terrace building, probably dating from the 17th Century, and arranged over ground and two upper floors. There is also a basement. The property is currently used as an estate agents office by Countrywide Estate Agents, trading as Bairstow Eve. Internally, the building is arranged with a ground floor sales area and a separate small office to the rear. At first floor there are front offices, together with a kitchen and cloakroom. Second floor provides further offices, with areas of restricted headroom. There is also abasement nd externally, there is a small rear yard.

Contact:

Caxtons Commercial Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

18/05/2026
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More details for 39-40 St Margarets St, Canterbury - Office for Sale

39-40 St Margarets St

Canterbury, CT1 2TY

  • Office for Sale
  • £625,000
  • 3,450 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Canterbury Office for Sale

Freehold interest offered with vacant possession. Offers in excess of £625,000 are invited. The property presents an attractive investment or development opportunity, including potential conversion to alternative uses such as residential, subject to planning and listed building consent. The accommodation is arranged over basement, ground, first and second floors with additional attic storage. The office floors provide cellular accommodation with good natural light, supported by basement and attic areas suitable for storage. The configuration lends itself to continued office occupation or future reconfiguration, subject to statutory consents.

Contact:

Caxtons Commercial Ltd

Date on Market:

14/05/2026
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More details for 7-8 Hawks Ln, Canterbury - Office for Sale

7-8 Hawks Ln

Canterbury, CT1 2NU

  • Office for Sale
  • £625,000
  • 5,902 sq ft
  • Security System

Canterbury Office for Sale

The property comprises a pair of Grade II Listed, semi-detached 19th-century former townhouses currently configured as offices and offered with vacant possession. The vendor is inviting unconditional freehold offers in excess of £625,000. The buildings offer potential for subdivision and/or conversion to alternative uses, including residential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. VAT applicability is to be confirmed by the purchaser.

Contact:

Caxtons Commercial Ltd

Date on Market:

13/05/2026
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More details for 26 Palace St, Canterbury - Retail for Sale

26 Palace St

Canterbury, CT1 2DZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 1,558 sq ft
  • Security System

Canterbury Retail for Sale

A Grade II listed freehold property situated in the heart of Canterbury’s historic King's Mile, surrounded by independent shops, cafes, and cultural landmarks. The building comprises ground floor and basement retail premises with a courtyard garden, offering an attractive commercial frontage on Palace Street. Above, a well-maintained split-level flat provides additional income potential. Sold as a residential investment as well, the property presents a rare opportunity for mixed-use ownership in a prime city centre location.

Contact:

Charles Bainbridge Estate Agents

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

03/11/2025
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FAQs About Commercial Property For Sale in Canterbury

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How many commercial properties are currently available for sale in Canterbury?
There are currently 10 commercial properties available for sale. Sizes range from 966 sq ft to 14,789 sq ft, with an average size of 3,974 sq ft. Available opportunities may include offices, retail premises, industrial properties, mixed-use assets and development sites.
How much does commercial property cost in Canterbury?
The average asking price is approximately £212 per sq ft, with prices ranging from £80 to £412 per sq ft. Property values will vary depending on location, size, condition, tenant status and market demand.
What factors influence commercial property values?
Property values can be affected by location, building quality, asset size, lease terms, tenant covenant strength, redevelopment potential and local market conditions. For investment properties, income generation and yield are also important considerations.
What types of commercial property are available to buy?
The market may include offices, retail units, industrial properties, warehouses, land, mixed-use buildings and specialist assets. Availability will vary depending on location and current market conditions.
What should I consider before buying commercial property?
Key considerations include location, accessibility, property condition, planning permissions, lease arrangements, operating costs and future growth potential. Buyers should also understand any legal, environmental or structural issues that could affect value or usability.
What is rental yield and why does it matter?
Rental yield measures the income generated by a property relative to its purchase price. Investors often use yield to compare opportunities, although it should be considered alongside factors such as tenant quality, lease length and potential for capital growth.
Can I buy commercial property for my own business?
Yes. Many buyers purchase commercial property to occupy themselves rather than as an investment. Owning premises can provide greater control over operating costs, security of tenure and the potential to benefit from future capital appreciation.
Do I need a commercial mortgage?
Many buyers use commercial finance to fund acquisitions. Deposit requirements, lending terms and borrowing costs vary depending on the property, the buyer's circumstances and the intended use of the asset.
What due diligence should I carry out before buying?
Due diligence typically includes reviewing title documents, planning permissions, leases, service charge information, environmental matters and building condition reports. Professional legal and surveying advice is strongly recommended before completing a purchase.
What are the risks of buying commercial property?
Potential risks include market fluctuations, vacancy periods, tenant default, maintenance costs, planning restrictions and changes in local demand. Thorough due diligence and effective asset management can help reduce these risks.
Can overseas buyers purchase commercial property in the UK?
Yes. International buyers can purchase commercial property in the UK, although additional legal, tax and regulatory considerations may apply. Professional advice should be obtained before proceeding with a transaction.
What additional costs should I budget for?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax, legal fees, surveys, finance costs, insurance and any refurbishment or fit-out works that may be required.

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Market Overview for Commercial Properties in Canterbury

Key information for Commercial Properties investors in Canterbury and comparable markets. This summary brings together pricing and building size data to provide a clear view of market conditions and potential investment opportunities.

City Avg Price Per Sq Ft Avg Size Available
Canterbury £212 3,974 sq ft
Whitstable £410 1,871 sq ft
Herne Bay £77 5,976 sq ft
Dover £270 5,000 sq ft
Wye £178 3,612 sq ft

Rental Price Trends in Canterbury

The price per square foot range for Commercial Properties in Canterbury and nearby cities. These metrics help establish valuation benchmarks and highlight possible value opportunities in the market.

City Min £ Sq Ft Avg £ Sq Ft Max £ Sq Ft
Canterbury £80 £212 £412
Whitstable £94 £410 £1,094
Herne Bay £46 £77 £93
Dover £66 £270 £1,042
Wye £178 £178 £178

Available Building Sizes

A summary of the current sizes of Commercial Property for sale in the Canterbury area. Refine your search based on space requirements and investment level.

City Smallest Property Avg. Sq Ft Largest Property
Canterbury 966 sq ft 3,974 sq ft 14,789 sq ft
Whitstable 381 sq ft 1,871 sq ft 4,907 sq ft
Herne Bay 2,863 sq ft 5,976 sq ft 13,239 sq ft
Dover 384 sq ft 5,000 sq ft 17,122 sq ft
Wye 3,612 sq ft 3,612 sq ft 3,612 sq ft

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