3 bedroom detached house for sale

Presenting this beautiful Grade II listed detached family home occupying a prominent corner position in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Littlebourne. This charming period property offers a wonderful blend of character and practicality, with well-proportioned accommodation arranged across three floors and a wealth of original features throughout.

The ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and access to two principal reception rooms. The generous sitting room provides a warm and comfortable living space and leads through to a delightful lean-to, creating an ideal garden room with direct access outside. The second reception room offers a versatile living or dining area, centred around an attractive brick chimney breast with a wood-burning stove, and also features a door opening onto the rear garden.

To the rear of the house is an attractive dual-aspect kitchen fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units, incorporating a built-in oven with gas hob and extractor above, together with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A substantial cellar on the lower ground floor provides excellent additional storage.

On the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower enclosure and Velux windows allowing natural light to flood the room. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating and retains a wealth of period features including exposed beams, sash windows and elegant fireplaces.

Externally, the house is screened by established hedging, creating a pleasant sense of privacy. Mature gardens wrap around the property to the front, side and rear. To the rear, a paved patio area leads onto a generous lawn bordered by raised beds, flowering plants and established shrubs. Accessed from the High Street via Rose Acre Road, a driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached garage.

The property enjoys a central village setting with attractive views over the park to the front. Littlebourne is a highly regarded village offering a range of local amenities including a primary school, village store with post office, doctor’s surgery and a traditional pub. The nearby cathedral city of Canterbury provides an extensive selection of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, including well-regarded schools, colleges and universities. High-speed rail services from Canterbury West offer direct connections to London St Pancras in approximately 55 minutes.

Identification Checks If an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, all purchasers are required to complete ID verification checks. This is a legal obligation under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks. The fee is £60 (including VAT) per person or £120 (including VAT) if purchasing under a company name, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued. Please note that this charge is non-refundable.

Location Summary
The picturesque village of Littlebourne is located 4 miles East of Canterbury and can be accessed from the A257 or via Bekesbourne Lane. Littlebourne has a regular village bus service running from Sandwich to Canterbury, which is the main city in this region. Littlebourne has a village store, public houses and a well regarded primary school. On the outskirts of the village is Howletts Wild animal park. For those in need of retail therapy Canterbury hosts an array of shops, boutiques and restaurants serving dishes from across the globe. For those wishing to commute, the nearest train station's are Bekesbourne (2.1 miles) and Canterbury East (4.6 miles).

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 recently refurbished 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).