THE FRANCISCAN INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE, GILES LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 7NA

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1 THE FRANCISCAN INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE, GILES LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 7NA "DoubleClick Insert Picture" Land & Property Experts

2 THE FRANCISCAN INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE, GILES LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 7NA A complex of modern one and two storey buildings housing an educational/study centre and 5 residential accommodation blocks within grounds of 3.0 acres. Main building comprising two storey library, offices, common room, kitchen and refectory, chapel and various private rooms Attached studio apartment 5 residential accommodation blocks providing 43 bed spaces, most with en-suite facilities Scope to create 3 further bedrooms 6 single storey garages and outbuildings Gardens and grounds of 3.0 acres Parking for 26 vehicles Guide Price: offers in excess of 3,500,000 Viewing: Strictly by appointment via sole agents BTF: William Hinckley william.hinckley@btfpartnership.co.uk LOCATION The historic cathedral city of Canterbury, with a catchment population of approximately 144,000 is located approximately 60 miles south east of London, 28 miles east of Maidstone and 18 miles north-west of Dover. The city benefits from excellent road communications with the A2 and A28 providing access to the M2 and M20 motorways respectively. Regular rail services connect Canterbury with central London, with journey times to London St Pancras of approximately 55 minutes, and access to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone, approximately 16 miles to the south. Canterbury is regarded as one of Kent s premier retail centres with a comprehensive representation of national retailers. The city is also a popular tourist destination with the Cathedral, St Augustine s Abbey and the city s other attractions able to draw in the region of 6.3 million visitors each year. Canterbury is an important educational hub in Kent, having four universities (Canterbury Christ Church University, The University of Kent, The University College for the Creative Arts and Girne American University) and Canterbury College with a combined total population of over 46,000 students. The city also has several language schools and a number of highly regarded public schools and grammar schools. Less than 23% of Canterbury s student population can be housed in university run accommodation and, as a result the city is considered a top investment opportunity for student accommodation, ranked 14 th in the UK (according to Knight Frank s Student Property 2012 report). SITUATION The property is situated in an elevated position approximately 1.2 miles north-west of Canterbury city centre. It is situated on the north side of Giles Lane, within an established educational environment adjacent to the University of Kent at Canterbury, St Edmund s School and Kent College. DESCRIPTION The Franciscan International Study Centre is a lowdensity complex of buildings constructed during the 1970s and extended in the 1980s. It now comprises the main study and administrative building, with five residential accommodation blocks occupying a secluded position within attractive gardens and grounds of around 3.0 acres. The accommodation comprises the following: Main Building GIA 15,258 sq ft The main building is situated towards the centre of the site, having a concrete frame with brick elevations and mainly flat felt covered roofs. The building is mainly single storey, comprising a reception, offices, meeting rooms, common room, refectory and kitchen. There are several male, female and disabled toilet facilities throughout the building. Towards the front of the building there is an impressive two storey library with a central lightwell and an adjacent two storey administrative block. At the rear, within the newer section of the building is the chapel, which is connected via sliding partition walls to two further rooms, which can be opened to create a single open space. There is a studio flat adjacent to the kitchen courtyard, having independent access and comprising an open plan bed/sitting room and a separate shower room. The building has modern gas-fired boilers providing hot water and central heating via panel radiators or hot air blowers. Car Parking and Garages GIA 1,023 sq ft The property has a tarmac-covered, surface level car park at the entrance providing space for around 25 cars. Within this area there are six single storey garages having brick elevations with a felt-covered roof and an up and over door. There is also a small shed and bike parking area.

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4 Clare House GIA 1,982 sq ft Sunfield House GIA 2,850 sq ft Portiuncula House GIA 1,969 sq ft Ground floor: Entrance hall with storage cupboards, sitting room, kitchen, boiler room, toilet, store room and three bedrooms. First Floor: Five bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet, two shower rooms and a separate toilet. Ground floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, a bed/sitting room with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms (each with en-suite showers) and a separate toilet. First Floor: Seven bedrooms (three with en-suite showers), a boiler room/store, a bathroom with toilet, a shower room and a separate toilet. Ground floor: Entrance hall with storage cupboards, sitting room, kitchen, boiler room, and three bedrooms (each with en-suite shower rooms) and a separate toilet. First Floor: Five bedrooms (each with en-suite bathroom or shower rooms) and a laundry storeroom.

5 Cupertino House GIA 2,547 sq ft Kolbe House GIA 2,536 sq ft Ground floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, boiler/laundry room, a guest bedroom (with en-suite shower room), two offices/studies, a shower room and a separate toilet. First Floor: Six bedrooms (each with en-suite shower rooms), a bathroom, a shower room and a laundry store Ground floor: Entrance hall, open plan kitchen/sitting room, a study, three bedrooms (each with en-suite shower rooms), a boiler room and a separate toilet. First Floor: Six bedrooms (each with en-suite shower rooms), a toilet, bathroom and a laundry store. TENURE & TENANCIES The freehold interest is available for sale on an unconditional basis with vacant possession available on completion BOUNDARIES The purchaser must satisfy themselves on the location of all boundaries from the Land Registry documentation available. In particular, attention is drawn to the existence of a right of way along the east boundary and in relation to the electricity and gas sub-stations. SERVICES We are advised that the property is connected to all mains services.

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7 PLANNING Interested parties should rely on their own planning enquiries via Canterbury City Council, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1YW ( ) RATES AND COUNCIL TAX The main building has a rateable value assessment of 83,000. The proposed rateable value for 2017 is 97,500. Each accommodation block has been assessed in Council Tax band D. The studio apartment (La Verna) has been assessed in Council Tax band E BTF and any Joint agents for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to BTF has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor Plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. A list of the Directors of BTF is available for inspection at each BTF Office. H829 Ravensworth

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