Lot 34 Commercial InvestmentAuction Date:
18th September 2025
28 & 28A St. Dunstans Street, (Also known as Units 1 & 2 Abbots Lodge, Roper Rd), Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BZ
Currently let at £26,169.96 per annum
Situated on the north western side of the City of Canterbury within a short distance from Canterbury West railway station, Westgate Towers with various shopping, tourist and leisure facilities including the Marlowe theatre and Canterbury Cathedral, beyond.
The two ground floor inter-connecting units are let under the terms of a 5-year Occupational Lease from July 2025 and are also known as Units 1 & 2 Abbots Lodge or 28/28A St Dunstans.
Ground Floor
Double fronted shop with showroom one, second showroom, office, kitchen, two storerooms and two W.C.s (one not inspected).
Tenancy
Let under the terms of a 5-year Occupational Lease from 23rd July 2025 at a current rental of £26,169.96 plus VAT, with review dates on the second and fourth anniversary of the lease. The Lease is excluded from Section 24-28 of the Landlord & Tenant Act.
EPC Rating
B (47). Total useful area 103 sq.m.
Unit 1 Abbots Court
Tenure
Remainder of 125-year Lease from and including 1st May 2013 at a peppercorn ground rental.
Unit 2 Abbots Court
Tenure
Remainder of 125-year lease from and including 1st May 2013 at a peppercorn ground rental.
Viewing
Prospective purchasers are requested not to contact the tenants directly and viewing will be arranged strictly by confirmed appointment with the Auctioneers.
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Important
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on Auction Day.
* Price Information
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction).
We expect the reserve will be set within the guide range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk, or contact us on 01622 608400, in order to stay fully informed with the up-to-date information.
Additional Fees
An Administration fee and Other non-optional fees may also be payable in addition to the bid price. All lots are offered subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale or Revised Special Conditions of Sale (as applicable) and may include the repayment of search and other fees and or costs payable by the buyer.
All buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if they are successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion in line with any property transaction, whether it is by auction or private treaty. If, as a buyer, you are in doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. For more information on fees please go to Buyers Fees
