Chequers is a handsome red-brick and timber-framed family home of great distinction, with the charm and look of a period property yet having modern convenience. The use of timber and open studwork throughout provides a warm and welcoming feel, with a collection of charming rooms. The half acre plot is surrounded by mature trees, giving a great sense of privacy and seclusion. The house is within easy reach of Canterbury centre and schools.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall and comprises a large drawing room with an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove; French doors lead to a triple aspect conservatory with further doors to the terrace. There is also a generous dining room and a study.

The 21 ft kitchen/family room has a range of wall and base units, modern integrated appliances, and doors to the terrace, while the family area has an exposed brick corner fireplace and wall. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful fitted utility room with bespoke wine store. Doors from here lead to a spacious home office and the integral double garage.

The generous vaulted first floor landing, with feature bay window and room for a seating area, gives access to a spacious principal bedroom with fitted dressing room and modern part-panelled en suite bathroom, three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family shower room. Set off the principal bedroom is a vaulted 18 ft sewing room, suitable for a variety of uses including as an additional bedroom if required.

Chequers is approached through five bar gates over a gravelled -in-and-out driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the integral double garage. There is a delightful wooded area to the front giving privacy and interest.

The well-maintained garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds. The generous paved rear terrace is ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, the whole is screened by mature shrubs and trees.

The property is situated on the fringes of the cathedral city of Canterbury, which offers a wide range of cultural, leisure, sporting and shopping facilities. There are excellent schools in both private and state sectors, including The King’s Schools, St Edmund’s School, Kent College and the Simon Langton grammar schools.

The M20 (Junction 11) and the dualled A2 junction at Bridge give access to the wider motorway network. The High Speed service to London St Pancras is available from Canterbury West (with journey times from under an hour). The Channel Tunnel at Folkestone and the Port of Dover provide links to the Continent.