South Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1

A substantial and smartly refurbished detached property with five bedrooms, extensive living accommodation and lovely gardens in this sought-after residential area of south Canterbury.

It’s for good reason that South Canterbury is so well-regarded, with individual architecture and predominately composed of similarly large properties, this well-kept and affluent part of Canterbury has always been popular, particularly amongst families, not least for its convenient proximity to the City centre and nearby schools.

This desirable property has an attractive traditional frontage and is set back from the road with its own brick paved driveway for several vehicles flanked by mature shrubs.

The scale of this home, at first glance is perhaps not immediately apparent, as it has been sympathetically extended by the current owners and the accommodation being over three floors now offers approximately 2,500 square feet of accommodation.

At the same time, the property was thoroughly updated with stylish fixtures and fittings and contemporary touches that complement the design and with modern living in mind. There is an abundance of glass and windows making it a light and airy home.

The ground floor layout focuses upon an open-plan kitchen and dining area, with Karndean floors and modern fitted kitchen in a white design and with clean lines and plenty of storage. The island sits in the centre with additional seating and the whole area is bathed in light from the lantern windows above.

There is plenty of room for a dining area which opens up with bi fold doors to the garden beyond, perfect for entertaining and bringing the outside into play.

On this floor you will also find the essential cloakroom and utility room, as well as a covered and enclosed area to the side of the house, giving access from front to back and could be a car port but is currently used for storage.

As a house of this size demands, there are two suitably spacious living rooms, the larger one has access and lovely view across the garden and the other for those more cosy nights with a bay style window and fireplace, together they offer great family flexibility and there is also a study on the ground floor, great for keeping the working station away from the living area.

On the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms, one with an ensuite and fitted wardrobes, and another with a basin, and a fourth smaller bedroom, plus there is a modern family bathroom with separate bath and shower unit.

The main bedroom is on the second floor and has a Juliette balcony with doors to open up and let the sunshine in and enjoy the most delightful views over the garden and beyond. There is an ensuite, so this floor offers plenty of privacy from the floors below.

Outside there is the beautifully tranquil rear garden, which is a delight, ready to enjoy immediately and zoned to enjoy each area at its best.

Firstly there is a patio area next to the property, with a hot tub, then a lawned area which has mature shrubs and plants either side, and beyond to the gravel relaxing area with pergola. Beyond this is the vegetable garden currently yielding plenty of home produce.

The property is conveniently close to the hustle and bustle of central Canterbury yet in a well regarded and popular residential street, it is well located for access to a wide range of shopping facilities, restaurants and entertainment, including Canterbury's popular Marlowe Theatre, and street side cafes.

Canterbury is well served by other amenities including a wealth of high-achieving schools, within walking distance of the property is Simon Langton Girls', Simon Langton Boys', Barton Court and St Anselm's Catholic schools.

Two mainline stations serve London and the coastal areas. The high speed services to London take just under the hour.

Road links to London are good with access to the A2/M2 beyond and the M20 to Folkestone/Dover with the channel tunnel and ferry ports for easy access to the continent.