4 bed detached house for sale

Trenley Drive, Canterbury, Kent CT3

Rose Acre is a striking German kit house finished in Siberian larch and white render, designed to maximise on natural light and provide open views over the delightful gardens. The house offers an array of contemporary and light-filled accommodation with large glass windows and doors connecting the house and gardens.

The ventilation system provides clean filtered air (suitable for allergy suffers) and an ambient temperature throughout, befitting of the calm and serene setting. The house is heated with an air source heat pump, underfloor heating, with triple glazed windows and advanced insulation, and the recent addition of 12 solar panels. Completely electric, the annual electricity bill for the entire house is currently below £500

The huge central reception hall offers an impressive welcome with its double-height ceilings and bespoke turned stairway, with views over the garden. Double doors open to the multi-aspect drawing room with its feature fireplace and sliding doors opening to the terrace and garden.

An additional comfortable sitting room is also accessible from the front of the property, whilst the sociable open-plan kitchen and living space provide further areas for relaxing and entertaining. There is easy access to the garden, a corner glazed dining space and a chic kitchen with a range of handleless cabinetry and various integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and relaxed corner seating area. Alongside are useful utility, cloakroom and shower rooms.

The bright first-floor galleried landing branches off onto four well-proportioned bedrooms (two en suite) with excellent elevated views of the grounds and an abundance of natural light. The impressive, vaulted principal suite with corner windows has a sliding door opening to its sleek en suite bathroom and adjacent fully fitted dressing room. A third shower room and generous linen room complete the floor.

The property sits in a peaceful and calm plot, surrounding by greenery and the sound of nature. Dual five-bar gates open to the large, gravelled driveway leading to the detached garage with its handy self-contained office space, laundry and shower rooms, and electric car charging point.

The formal front garden contains a sunny circular paved seating area, whilst the rear paved terrace spans the width of the property and is an ideal space for entertaining.

The well-kept garden is surrounded and interspersed by both mature and younger shrubbery and trees and comprise a sizeable level lawn with several vibrant herbaceous borders, an established vegetable garden and a detached summer house, insulated and with electricity and heating.

The property is located on the east side of the historic city of Canterbury, with its wealth of recreational, cultural and everyday amenities including supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Nearby Barton Wood and Blean Forest are ideal for walking and cycling. Several notable educational facilities include the Simon Langton grammar schools, The King’s School, St Edmund’s School and The University of Kent.

The A2 and M2 offer convenient road links, with a High-Speed train service to London St Pancras from Canterbury West. The area has good access to the Continent.