5 bedroom detached house

Set within a peaceful and highly sought after cul de sac near Chaucer Hospital, this substantial five bedroom detached family home offers generous proportions, adaptable living space, and superb potential to personalise. Just 1.4 miles from the historic heart of Canterbury and under a mile from Canterbury East station, the property strikes a rare balance between privacy, convenience, and family-friendly living. You will also find both public & private hospitals, boys & girls grammar schools, catholic school, Kent county cricket ground all within walking distance.

Beyond the welcoming entrance porch and spacious hallway lies a versatile layout ideally suited to modern family life. The heart of the home is a bright, well appointed kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances, breakfast bar, and patio doors that open onto a large, fully enclosed rear garden, ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen is a handy breakfast room or play area, offering flexibility for a range of needs.

The ground floor also features four generous reception rooms, including a formal dining room, a study, a spacious lounge with a feature gas fireplace, and a stunning conservatory that floods the rear of the house with natural light. This abundance of reception space ensures plenty of room for relaxation, entertaining, and working from home.

Upstairs, five well proportioned bedrooms provide ample space for a growing family. The principal bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom, while the second bedroom also benefits from its own en suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, and there is additional storage in the airing cupboard and fully boarded loft.

Outside, the beautifully maintained rear north facing garden is mostly laid to lawn and framed with mature shrubs and planting, providing privacy and space for all the family to enjoy. A generous double garage and driveway accommodate up to four vehicles with ease.

This freehold property is available with no onward chain. Situated close to several highly regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors, and with excellent access to city amenities, parks, and rail links, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in one of Canterbury’s most desirable residential pockets, perfect for families ready to make a home their own.

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Location Summary
The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).