Property Description: Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000. This charming and characterful three bedroom family home is set on a generous plot of approximately half an acre, providing plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment. With its fantastic plot size, there is potential to build an annexe or extend the existing living space, subject to planning. The property is situated in the popular village of Sturry close to local amenities, schools and transport links with Canterbury city centre being just over 3 miles away.
The front entrance opens into a welcoming hallway with the original painted floor boards which extend throughout the ground floor. Off the hallway there is a storage cupboard and a downstairs cloakroom. The dining room is dual aspect with a large bay window and a beautiful feature fireplace with marble surround. To the rear of the property is the dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room which has an array of fitted wall and base units with solid oak worktops, an electric oven, 2 burner induction hob, plus space for a washing machine, fridge freezer and a dishwasher. There is also a handy breakfast bar with space for three bar stools. The living room is a great size with a wonderful feature brick fireplace with a working fire. Off the living room is a great conservatory with French doors opening onto the garden.
On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom which has a separate WC. The main bedroom is dual aspect with built in wardrobes and an original feature fireplace. The second double bedroom has a bay window with a storage cupboard and the single bedroom also has an original feature fireplace.
Outside: To the front of the property there is a gated long driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles which could accommodate a motorhome. There is a single detached garage for additional parking/storage. Behind the garage there is a handy log store. The rear garden wraps around the house and is mainly laid to lawn with mature, trees, shrubs and fruit trees. There is a also a workshop which has power and water with a utility store behind.
Its very rare in this location to have a plot this size with potential to build or extend on subject to planning. Historically there has been planning granted to build two semi-detached houses (CA/19/00159) and a two-storey rear and side extension (CA/20/01358) and a single-storey rear extension that is in place and currently unexpired (CA/22/02248).
The location of this property is highly desirable, being just 0.2 miles from Sturry train station, which provides easy access to Canterbury West with connections to the High Speed rail service. Canterbury City Centre is only 3 miles away, offering a wealth of amenities, restaurants, and entertainment options. For families with school age children, Sturry Church of England primary school is a mere 0.3 miles away and has been awarded an outstanding rating by Ofsted. Junior Kings Independent School, located just 0.2 miles away, offers excellent education for children.
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. Sturry primary school is located just 0.3 miles away from the property and has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted. The Butcher of Brogdale is also within walking distance and Broad Oak is close by and has a local pub the Golden Lion. Road access to Canterbury city centre is 2.3 miles away and is home to an array of high achieving secondary schools. 1.2 miles away, the Spires Academy forming a partnership with Simon Langton Girls Grammar School specialises in Business and Enterprise and Visual, Creative and Performing Arts. The coastal towns of Margate, Herne Bay and Whitstable are around 10-12 miles away and provide a good range of shopping, cafes, bars, seafood restaurants and recreational facilities.
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Council Tax: Band E (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council - 01227 862 000. Kent County Council - 0845 247 247
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction. There are steps up into the property and into the garden and an internal staircase up to the bedrooms. There is driveway parking for multiple vehicles at the property plus a detached garage.
Disclaimer: Please note the image with the boundary line is for indicative purposes only and will be need to be confirmed via Land Registry during the conveyancing process.
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