2 bed house for sale Blackfriars Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A beautiful traditional home in Canterbury's most charming street, set on the widest part of the river overlooking the park from the rear, and the Cathedral from the front. Within walking distance of Canterbury mainline station and the heart of the City Centre Recently refurbished to a very high standard throughout, Damselfly Cottage is a period property situated in Blackfriars Street - one of the most sought after locations in Canterbury - and is a Napoleonic property set to uniquely enjoy wonderful views of Canterbury Cathedral from the front, and overlook the beautiful historic river and park from the rear. If required, this charming property can come complete with all furniture, fixtures and fittings, ready for immediate occupation upon completion of purchase by it's new owner.
Floorplan
Location
Blackfriars Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1, CT1 2AP
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,419/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Canterbury's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £495,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £110,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CT1 2AP. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2025 | 743 sq ft £384/sq ft | 743 sq ft | £384 | £285,250 |
| 16, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2025 | 603 sq ft £614/sq ft | 603 sq ft | £614 | £370,000 |
| 29, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | Jan 2025 | 1,023 sq ft £509/sq ft | 1,023 sq ft | £509 | £520,000 |
| 31, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | May 2024 | 764 sq ft £445/sq ft | 764 sq ft | £445 | £340,000 |
| 33, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2023 | 689 sq ft £536/sq ft | 689 sq ft | £536 | £369,500 |
| 16, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | Aug 2022 | 603 sq ft £589/sq ft | 603 sq ft | £589 | £355,000 |
| 28, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | May 2022 | 1,087 sq ft £515/sq ft | 1,087 sq ft | £515 | £560,000 |
| 14, Blackfriars Street Terraced | Terraced | May 2022 | — | — | — | £435,200 |
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Area insights
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