The Wincheap B & B, 94 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RS

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£725,000

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Tenure

Freehold

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Primary use
Hotel

Key features

  • Exquisite finish throughout
  • 6 ensuite guest rooms & owner's accommodation
  • 10-minute walk to historic city centre
  • Comprehensive onsite parking & EV charging
  • Dining Room, office & laundry room
  • Close proximity to train station - 400 metres approx.
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3848077

Description

Description

The Wincheap B&B is a well-presented and highly regarded 4-star guest house occupying an attractive Victorian property in a prominent trading position within Canterbury. The business offers six well-appointed ensuite letting rooms, complemented by comfortable owner's accommodation and a range of supporting facilities including a dining room, office and laundry room. The property has been thoughtfully modernised and maintained to a high standard throughout, benefitting from quality guest accommodation, private parking and an established reputation within the local hospitality market. The business enjoys strong year-round demand from a combination of leisure visitors, business travellers and those visiting the city's many attractions and institutions, providing an excellent lifestyle and income opportunity.

Location

Canterbury is one of Kent's most historic and sought-after destinations, centred around its world-famous cathedral and rich heritage. The city attracts a diverse mix of visitors throughout the year and offers an excellent range of shopping, dining, leisure and cultural amenities. In addition to its strong tourism appeal, Canterbury benefits from a substantial student population, supported by several higher education institutions, helping to generate consistent year-round activity. The city enjoys excellent road and rail communications, with convenient access to the wider South East, London and the Kent coast, making it an attractive location for both visitors and residents alike.

Internal Details

The Wincheap B&B is arranged over basement, ground, first and second floor levels and provides well-configured guest accommodation together with practical owner and operational facilities.

The ground floor is entered via a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious breakfast/dining room positioned to the front of the property. Adjacent is a generous ground floor bedroom with ensuite facilities, whilst to the rear is the comprehensive owner's accommodation, featuring a large double bedroom, separate shower room, office, comfortable living room and conservatory. A modern galley-style kitchen completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides three well-proportioned ensuite letting rooms arranged around a central landing, each benefiting from private bathroom facilities and good natural light.

The second floor offers a further two ensuite guest bedrooms, together with useful storage rooms providing ancillary space for the operation of the business.

At basement level, the property benefits from a substantial laundry room and additional storage areas, providing essential back-of-house facilities and supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the business.

Fixtures & Fittings

All trade fixtures and fittings to be included.

Letting Accommodation

The accommodation comprises six individually designed ensuite letting rooms, all presented to a high standard and benefiting from modern furnishings, quality fixtures and fittings, TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The property has been comprehensively refurbished throughout, providing comfortable guest accommodation together with double glazing, central heating and private on-site parking.

External Details

Externally, the property benefits from an attractive rear garden providing a pleasant outdoor space for guests and owners alike. A covered canopy area incorporates a hot tub, creating an additional leisure feature and enhancing the guest offering. Positioned to the rear of the garden, there is a substantial hard-standing car park providing parking for half a dozen vehicles, together with the added benefit of EV charging facilities. The property is set within well-maintained grounds and enjoys an attractive Victorian frontage, creating a strong first impression for visitors.

Owner's Accommodation

The owner's accommodation comprises a double bedroom, office, spacious lounge/diner, conservatory and separate shower room. A kitchen serves both the private accommodation and the guest operation, providing practical and convenient living quarters within the business.

The Opportunity

The Wincheap B&B presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established lifestyle hospitality business in the heart of Canterbury. Offering six en suite letting rooms, together with comfortable owner's accommodation, the property provides an attractive balance of home and income potential, with scope for new owners to build upon its strong reputation and established trade.

Tenure

This property is held freehold.

Business Rates

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present); £14,250.

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The Wincheap B & B, 94 Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3RS

NEAREST STATIONS

National Rail

Canterbury East Station

0.21 miles

National Rail

Canterbury West Station

0.75 miles

National Rail

Chartham Station

2.57 miles

About Christie & Co, Hotels

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