Dane John, Canterbury - CT1 2QU

Property Description: Guide Price £650,000 - £700,000. This Grade II listed mid terraced town house was built in approximately 1822 and has kept many of its original features but is the perfect project to put your own stamp on and restore the house back to the ideal family home. The property is in a sought after location overlooking the beautiful Dane John Gardens and is just a short stroll from the city centre. The property itself is set over four floors entering via a porch on the ground floor where there is a kitchen that opens through to the dining room with amazing views of the park. Completing this floor at the end of the long hallway is a utility/shower room with a corner shower, WC, sink and plumbing for a washing machine. Stairs from the hallway take you down to the basement into a generous sized double bedroom with double doors and a second kitchen which has been fitted with modern units and an integrated hob/oven. On the first floor there is a fantastic sized living room with doors opening onto the original iron balcony with the most magnificent views of the park. There is also a double bedroom and a shower room completing this floor. On the second floor there are a further 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom with rear views from the property overlooking the city centre.

Outside: To the front of the property is a garden with a pathway up to the entrance enclosed by wrought iron fencing. To the rear of the property is a private walled courtyard garden with rear gate access. There is also a single garage located in Rhodaus Close nearby to Canterbury East train station.

Location: The property boasts an enviable position in the centre of Canterbury with stunning views over Dane John Gardens which is a historic park within Canterbury city’s walls which dates back to 1551. Stroll along the city walls which border one side of the gardens and wander up to the top of the mound for an excellent view of the city. Also on the top of the mound is a monument commemorating Alderman James Simmons’ gift of the gardens to the people of Canterbury. In 1999, the City Council completed a million pound renovation of the park supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and local sponsorship. The City Walls and an avenue of lime trees provide a sense of enclosure and escape from the busy road and bustling shopping centre just a few yards away. There is a safe play area for children, a bandstand as a venue for traditional concerts throughout the summer, a refreshments kiosk, and a fountain which provides a focus for the shaded walk along the avenue of lime trees. The city centre has an extensive range of leisure facilities, shops, bars and restaurants serving fine food from across the globe. The nearby Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides un-spoilt countryside with excellent opportunity to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as riding, cycling and walking. The charming coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay are also within easy reach. Canterbury East station is located approximately 0.2 miles from the property and Canterbury West station is 0.6 miles with high speed train services into London St. Pancras in under an hour. Motorists are equally well served by the nearby A2 junction providing easy routes towards the M2, London and the south coast.

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Local Authority: Canterbury City Council - 01227 862 000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247

Services: Gas central heating, mains water and drainage and electricity.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion