Port Perry in Durham Region, near Lake Scugog.
Canterbury Common · Durham Region, Ontario
Canterbury Common homes for sale
Canterbury Common is an established adult-lifestyle community in Port Perry, offering conventional freehold homes, association membership, resident amenities and a setting near Lake Scugog.
Best fit: buyers seeking freehold bungalow living, an active community and Port Perry access. Main trade-off: association membership and an annual fee apply, while services and private-property duties remain document-specific.
Freehold homes with bungalow living prominent.
Mandatory membership and an annual fee.
The Centre, outdoor pool, activities and trails.
Direct answers
Canterbury Common buyers also ask
Where is Canterbury Common?
Canterbury Common is an established adult-lifestyle community in Port Perry, Durham Region, near Lake Scugog and the Port Perry waterfront.
What types of homes are in Canterbury Common?
Canterbury Common includes freehold homes with bungalow living prominent in the community. Courts of Canterbury, a newer enclave within it, includes bungalows and bungalow-lofts.
Is Canterbury Common a freehold community?
Yes. Homes are conventional freehold, paired with mandatory Canterbury Common Residents’ Association membership and an annual association fee.
What is Courts of Canterbury?
Courts of Canterbury is a newer bungalow and bungalow-loft enclave within the broader, established Canterbury Common community. The names should not be treated as interchangeable for every property detail.
What is The Centre?
The Centre is a resident-only social and recreation hub associated with Canterbury Common, with an outdoor pool, gathering space and organized activities.
Does the association fee cover all exterior maintenance?
Do not assume it does. Confirm the current fee, included services, private-property duties, rules and any extra charges from the current documents for the exact home.
Is Canterbury Common formally restricted to buyers 55 and older?
No universal numerical age restriction is stated here. Confirm any current occupancy or eligibility rule in the association and property documents before relying on age-specific marketing.
Where can I check current homes?
Use the current Canterbury Common search, then verify the address, community or enclave name, title and property details.
Freehold with association membership
Understand both the title and the community obligations
Freehold describes ownership of the home and land. Canterbury Common ownership is paired with mandatory residents’ association membership and an annual fee.
Property documents control: confirm the fee, services, rules, amenity rights, private-property maintenance, insurance and registered interests for the exact home.
Freehold title
Verify the deed, legal description, survey and registered interests.
Association
Review current membership, fee, services, rules and member duties.
Private property
Do not assume all lawn, snow or exterior maintenance is included.
Property-specific due diligence
Documents and details to review
- Exact address, legal description, parcel register and survey
- Association agreement, bylaws, rules and fee schedule
- Fee inclusions, changes and any extra charges
- Taxes, utilities, insurance and home maintenance
- The Centre access, guests, bookings and activity costs
- Exterior, lawn, snow and landscaping responsibilities
- Home condition, accessibility, parking and storage
- Resale, disclosure and closing requirements
Community lifestyle
Resident amenities and Port Perry waterfront access
Canterbury Common combines established neighbourhood living with resident social and recreation space, nearby trails and access to downtown Port Perry.
The Centre
Resident gathering space, outdoor pool and organized activities.
Outdoor routes
Waterfront Trail connections and the Canterbury Common Loop.
Port Perry
Check travel to preferred healthcare, shopping and daily services.
Free community guide
Download the Canterbury Common Community Guide
Location and daily-life fit
Port Perry community location
The owner-supplied point places Canterbury Common in Port Perry. Use it to plan a visit, then confirm the exact address, entrance, parking and appointment instructions.
Open the community point
Know the names
Courts of Canterbury is a newer enclave within the broader community.
Healthcare and essentials
Check travel to preferred healthcare, groceries, banking and services.
Regional comparison
Compare this option in the Durham Region adult-lifestyle community guide.
Current homes
Use the live search, then verify the property
Kevin Flaherty's current search is a discovery tool. A result is not proof of title, association terms, condition or inclusion. Confirm whether the home is in Canterbury Common generally or the Courts enclave.
- Confirm the address is within Canterbury Common.
- Verify freehold title and registered interests.
- Review association membership, fee and services.
- Inspect the home, accessibility and outdoor space.
- Confirm every cost and maintenance responsibility.
Keep planning
Helpful buyer and downsizing guides
Downsizing to an adult-lifestyle community checklist
Community rules and restrictions in Ontario
Understanding monthly community fees
Financing an adult-lifestyle home
Moving checklist for an adult-lifestyle community
Downsizing versus renovating your current home
Durham Region adult-lifestyle communities
Selling before you move
Seller-help videos for a downsizing move
These Flaherty Team videos help homeowners think through preparation, marketing and timing when a current home may need to sell before the move.
Flaherty Team client reviews
What real estate clients say
These are reviews of the Flaherty Team's real estate service, not reviews from Canterbury Common residents.
★★★★★“I couldn't believe how fast my home sold at a time when other homes were sitting on the market. Kevin got mine sold quickly and at a price that was top dollar and even more than I expected. His video narrated VR animated on line showing gave my home amazing exposure and reduced unnecessary showings. Kevin was a pleasure to deal with. He was always patient and kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend his innovative approach.”
Joanne H
★★★★★“I sold my home with Kevin at the peak of the market, thanks to his strategic advice. He recommended timing that allowed me to sell high and wait for the correction. His innovative video-narrated VR animated online showing showcased my home virtually, so it sold quickly, even before I decluttered. Now, as the market corrected, I’m buying my dream home with the savings. Kevin’s expertise made all the difference!”
Bailey
★★★★★“I recently purchased and sold a house, all through Kevin Flaherty Home Selling System Team. I was very impressed with the way Kevin operates. He is very efficient, very professional, and he and his great team know to how sell a house. My house was sold in 4 days , with 17 showings and 7 offers for $50,000 over my asking when other homes for sale in my area and price range have been sitting for 6 months to a year. He does not waste any time and in my opinion, Kevin and his team are second to none when it comes to marketing homes. With the online showing technology they use, I believe my home was exposed faster and to more people. I would highly recommend Kevin and this team.”
Fay McCrea
Detailed due diligence
Canterbury Common FAQ
What documents should a Canterbury Common buyer review?
Review the deed, parcel register, legal description, survey, purchase agreement, disclosures, association agreement, bylaws, rules and current fee schedule with qualified advisers.
What costs should I confirm?
Confirm the price, deposit, financing, legal costs, taxes, annual association fee, utilities, insurance, home maintenance and any property-specific charges.
Does freehold mean there are no community obligations?
No. Freehold describes title ownership. Mandatory association membership, fees, rules, registered interests and municipal obligations can still apply.
What amenities are associated with Canterbury Common?
The Centre is described as a resident social hub with an outdoor pool, gathering space and organized activities. Confirm current access, guest terms, bookings and charges.
What outdoor recreation is nearby?
The Port Perry waterfront and trail network are nearby, including the approximately 2.4-kilometre Canterbury Common Loop.
Are all Canterbury Common homes bungalow-lofts?
No. Bungalow and bungalow-loft designs are specifically associated with Courts of Canterbury. Confirm the layout, age and features of the exact home.
Are all homes accessible?
No universal accessibility feature is established. Inspect entrances, stairs, bathrooms, bedroom locations, door widths, parking and renovation potential.
How should I plan a visit?
Open the mapped point, confirm the exact address and appointment, check parking and visit at different times to assess routes, activity and seasonal conditions.
How current is the home search?
Availability can change. The search is a discovery tool, not proof of permanent availability, title, condition, association terms or inclusion.
What should Canterbury Common sellers prepare?
Collect title, association, fee, tax, repair, upgrade, insurance and maintenance records, then confirm the facts buyers will need before marketing.
How do I coordinate selling and buying?
Confirm the target property and costs, obtain legal and financial advice, prepare the current home and align sale, purchase, closing and moving dates.
Explore Ontario
Compare adult-lifestyle communities across Ontario
Use the Ontario directory to compare regions, ownership models, community information and current-listing searches.
Browse Ontario communitiesResearch and important information
Sources and verification notes
Review the research basis and changeable-fact notes
Information was reviewed August 19, 2026 using the AdultCommunities.ca Durham Region guide, current community information, official municipal and planning material, the current discovery route and the owner-supplied mapped point.
- AdultCommunities.ca Durham Region guide - regional community context.
- Township of Scugog Waterfront Action Plan - official Port Perry waterfront context.
- Current Canterbury Common search - current home discovery route.
Information can change and is not legal, financial or real-estate advice. Confirm the exact title, association documents, fee, services, rules, amenity access, condition and property-specific obligations before relying on them.