The Oast House, Canterbury

The property is formed of two attached buildings. The original building comprises a mid 19th century Grade II Listed former oast. This is arranged over three storeys and fronts Gas Street. The original building includes a unique feature in the form of a square kiln to the rear which has a pyramid roof.

The second building is attached on the western side and is believed to have been built in the 1970s with single storey link to the former oast. This later addition is thought to have originally served as theatre workshops and stores.

We understand the property was subject to a change of use to a museum store in the early 1980s and this is believed to be its last use before becoming redundant.

Internally, the property is in need of refurbishment / restoration throughout(subject to necessary planning and listed building consents).Externally there is space for surface level parking situated to the north west of the building.

The property falls within the Canterbury City Council planning jurisdiction. It is situated within a Conservation Area, Area of Archaeological Importance and the Urban Area Boundary.

The property is situated on the south side of Gas Street; a vehicular cul-de-sac.The property is accessed by car and foot from Castle Street which is close to the Wincheap roundabout where Castle Street, Rheims Way and the A28 converge.

Nearby properties comprise predominately residential flats, with Canterbury Castle and St Mildred’s Church situated directly to the south east and north,respectively.The property benefits from excellent nearby parking facilities. Castle Street and Castle Row are both public pay-and-display car parks that are situated within the immediate vicinity.