3 bedroom character property for sale

A charming Grade II listed end-terrace cottage situated in the heart of the semi-rural village of Patrixbourne. The property offers an abundance of character blended with an impressive modern specification and enjoys a wealth of period features, creating a warm and atmospheric living space. On the ground floor is a spacious sitting room boasting an impressive fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, adjoining this is a versatile study offering additional living space or an occasional bedroom. To the rear, the attractive kitchen/dining room is well-appointed with an array of wall, drawer and floor units, with windows and door overlooking the rear courtyard. A well-equipped family bathroom completes the ground floor layout. On the first floor the generous master bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, accompanied by a second bedroom and separate beautifully presented shower room. The property also benefits from gas fired central heating.

Externally, the rear courtyard provides a delightful, private space with brick-paved surface, enclosed by flint and brick walls, with a pedestrian gate giving access to the lane. The adjacent cottages have pedestrian access from the gate across the courtyard to their own gardens. The rear courtyard measures approx. 26ft (7.92m) x 17ft (5.18m) (average width).

To the front, a further paved courtyard provides additional outdoor space, with pedestrian access to the lane over which the adjacent properties have a right of way from the lane to their own frontages. The front courtyard measures approx. 23ft (7.01m) x 27ft (8.22m). Beyond the front courtyard is a further enclosed garden area measuring approx. 31ft (9.44m) x 29ft (8.83m) which is laid to grass with well-stocked borders a timber shed. From the road vehicular access is gained onto a parking area situated beyond the garden.

The property is located in the pretty semi-rural village and hamlet of Patrixbourne to the south of Canterbury surrounded by farmland and countryside offering extensive walking, riding and cycling. The Nailbourne, an intermittently flowing chalk stream, runs through the village and there is a large park very close by. The adjacent village of Bekesbourne has a mainline railway station with regular services to London and enjoys the rural shopping facility of Chalkpit Farm having various retailers and veterinary surgery. The nearby village of Bridge provides comprehensive local facilities whilst the Cathedral City of Canterbury is easily accessible and offers a range of shopping and leisure facilities plus an impressive range of schools, colleges and universities. Canterbury west station provides High-Speed rail services to London St. Pancras with a journey time of approx. 55 mins.

Council tax band: E

Tenure: Freehold