4 bedroom detached house for sale
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Features and description
- Substantial, 1930's detached family residence last on the market in the 1960's, set in approx. 1/4 acre
- Just under 2000 sq. ft. of accommodation, providing an excellent opportunity for those looking to create their ideal home
- 2 reception rooms; living room with bay window & 21 ft x 12 ft dining room with doors onto the garden
- 4 bedrooms; 3 doubles & 1 good size single, plus additional study. Shower room with separate WC & GF cloakroom
- No onward chain
- Established rear garden with plenty of mature shrubs & trees providing privacy
- Set back from the road with a large front garden & driveway parking for several cars. Garage & workshop
- Less than 100 yards from Junior Kings School
- 0.2 miles from Sturry train station with direct high speed links to London & access to the coast
- Beautiful surrounding area on the River Stour, with 2 fantastic pubs in nearby Fordwich including the Michelin Star 'Fordwich Arms'
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Property Description: Guide Price £550,000 - £600,000. This substantial 1930s detached family residence, coming to the market chain free and for the first time since the 1960's, presents a unique opportunity to acquire a significant home in the village of Sturry. Set within approximately 1/4 of an acre, the property has just under 2,000 square foot of accommodation, providing an excellent canvas for those looking to create their ideal family home.
The ground floor features two well proportioned reception rooms. The living room includes a classic bay window, allowing natural light to fill the space. Adjacent, the generous 21 foot by 12 foot dining room provides ample space for entertaining, with doors opening directly onto the established rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. Off the dining room, there is a kitchen which is in need of updating, providing scope for modernisation. A convenient ground floor cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor, the property has four bedrooms, including three comfortable doubles and one good sized single. An additional study provides a dedicated space for work or could be utilised as a play room or hobby space. The family shower room is complemented by a separate WC, enhancing practicality for a busy household.
Outside: The property is set back from the road, featuring a large front garden and a driveway providing parking for several cars. The established rear garden is a private oasis, abundant with mature shrubs and trees, providing a high degree of seclusion. A garage and workshop provide valuable storage and utility space.
The location is highly desirable, less than 100 yards from Junior Kings School, making it ideal for families. Sturry train station is just 0.2 miles away, providing direct high-speed links to London and convenient access to the coast. The beautiful surrounding area on the River Stour includes two fantastic pubs in nearby Fordwich, including the renowned Michelin Star 'Fordwich Arms', providing exceptional dining experiences and a vibrant local lifestyle.
Location: Sturry is a village located east of Canterbury city centre. The village has a local Coop within walking distance and a mainline train station with direct links to Canterbury West station and the high-speed line to London St Pancras. Junior Kings School is less than 100 yards from the property and Sturry primary school is located just 0.7 miles away. Canterbury city centre is just over 2 miles away and has a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities, excellent schools, a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants and good road and rail links. These include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Canterbury Cathedral, The King's Mile, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and The Marlowe Theatre. There are good road links with the A2 providing access to the channel port of Dover, Canterbury and the M2. The two mainline railway stations offer fast and frequent services with the high speed link from Canterbury West to London St Pancras (approximately 56 mins). 'The Riverside' which is situated on the other side of the Great Stour River boasts Curzon's 5 screen cinema as well as restaurants and bars that wrap around the new public square that overlook the river. The Spitfire Ground is home to Kent County Cricket in the South Canterbury area with regular cricket games. Summer concerts are hosted here with big names which have included Sir Elton John and Michael Bublé. Canterbury is also the home to Kent & Canterbury Hospital and The BMI Chaucer Hospital.
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Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council[use Contact Agent Button]. Kent County Council[use Contact Agent Button].
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is driveway parking for several vehicles in front of the property and a garage.
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