Property Description: Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000. This Edwardian family home has been extended over the years creating a bright space for the family to enjoy. Located in Canterbury city centre, you are within walking distance of both the station and the wide selection of independent and high street shops that Canterbury has to offer. There are also plenty of local schools close by, including the "outstanding" rated Blean Primary School, St Peter's Methodist Primary School and three grammar schools within easy bus access.
Originally built in 1904, there are some lovely features that are sympathetic to the property's era including the bespoke stained glass to the front door, the traditional "door bell" and the iron fireplace in the living room. With these features having been cared for over the years, the rest of the property has been brought into the current century with immaculate decoration and refurbishment.
The open plan living/dining room is beautifully lit by the dual aspect and the box bay window to the front. There is an ornate working fireplace, a window seat with storage underneath and additional built in cupboards. This room is over 26 ft long and has ample space for both living and dining furniture.
The modern and stylish kitchen is fitted with plenty of wall and base units - in complimentary colours - for storage. There are integrated Neff appliances that include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, an eye level double oven and a gas hob with an extractor fitted above. There is a double butler sink with a mixer tap and ample granite worktops for food prep.
Beyond the kitchen is a bright and airy garden room. This has glorious high ceilings, a skylight, a large window to the side and double French doors that lead out to the garden. All the natural light coming into the room provides the perfect spot to relax with a book. A downstairs cloakroom is accessed from the garden.
To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms. The sizeable main bedroom is located at the front of the house and has double windows and an en-suite shower room. The middle bedroom has a large built-in under stair cupboard, with the third bedroom having a wall of fitted cupboards and a view over the garden. Also to this floor is the family bathroom that has been fitted with a white suite that includes a roll top freestanding bath with a shower attachment.
The attic has been converted into a bedroom large enough to fit two single beds. There is an en-suite bathroom and plenty of storage built into the eaves.
Outside: This property comes with a lovely 50 ft (approx.) garden which is accessed via the garden room at the back of the property. There is a terrace area, which is perfect for alfresco dining, as well as a lawn. The garden is south east facing and attracts the sunshine for most of the day. There are plenty of well established plants and perennials and some large trees to the end of the garden that create additional privacy and seclusion. There's on street permit parking available at an approximate cost of £80 per year.
Location: Orchard Street is situated in the vibrant city of Canterbury. The city of Canterbury dates back to Roman times, remnants of which still remain today along with medieval and Victorian architecture. The street is ideally located for commuters, with Canterbury West train station just 0.3 miles walk away and running the frequent high speed service which takes you to London St Pancras in under an hour. Canterbury city centre has a wealth of independent shops as well as major brands you would expect to see on the high street. The cosmopolitan nature of Canterbury's residents has led to an array of restaurants and cafes serving dishes from across the globe.
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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
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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