5 bed detached house for sale

Merton Lane, Canterbury CT4

Description
Farnham house is a stunning, individual, architecturally designed home, built to a particularly high standard and specification using the very best of materials and craftmanship, and extends to a total of 490sqM2 5,273sqFt

Construction is of attractive Flemish bond brickwork, brush-coated aluminum doubled-glazed windows, bi-fold doors and central entry doors under a tiled roof with large chimney stack. To the side sits and impressive detached triple garage with integral staircase leading to a two-bedroom annexe apartment.

Internal finishing and details are sure to impress, with vaulted ceilings to the entrance/dining hall, complimented with glass balustrades and wine cabinet, galleried landing with picture window boasting fabulous views out over the adjoining farmland.

Other features include tiled and lime washed engineered oak flooring that sweeps through the ground floor, and contemporary magnetic internal doors, feature marble walls, wood-burners, luxury en suites and bathrooms, a stunning German kitchen, Rako mood lighting, electronic curtain rails, surround sound music system with outdoor speaker and lighting, smart system, and wired- to-mains smoke detectors and security alarm system.
The property needs to be seen to appreciate not just the size but the quality and finish it has to offer.

The property also comes with a 10-year builder’s warranty from 2024.
Outside

Entry to the property is off Merton Lane via automatic entry gates that lead onto a block paved drive providing ample parking,

The gardens sweep around the property; there is an extensive sun terrace, outside music speakers, and lighting, perfect for alfresco dining, family BBQs and entertaining.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with shrubs, post and rail and mix hedge fencing, and a plant room and gardener’s WC.
Features

• Entrance/Dining Hall: Shoe cupboard, stairs to first floor, vaulted ceiling, impressive glass wine storage unit with lighting, marble feature wall, triple aspect mcz log-burner, bi-fold doors to garden
• Drawing Room: Feature marble wall with TV recess, shelving to either side, wood-burner, electronic curtain rails. Bi-fold doors to the rear garden
• Kitchen/Family room: The Impressive kitchen/family room has a German fitted kitchen with high-quality integrated AEG and Neff appliances including a double oven and warming drawers, dual microwave, coffee machine, wine fridge, full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher, impressive central island with Quooker tap, ceramic induction hob and discreet glass shield with extractor, complimented by beautiful Decton work surfaces, breakfast bar, and further storage cupboards. There is a separate walk-in larder.
• Family area: Feature marble wall with tri phase mcz wood-burner, recess for TV, clever strip lighting, bi-fold doors with electronic curtain rails
• Snug/Games Room: Fitted desk. Window overlooking the rear gardens
• Study: Full height window, smart system unit
• WC: Beautifully fitted and tiled

First Floor
• Galleried landing: Picture window, stunning country views
• Master Bedroom with En suite and Dressing Room: Juliette balconies, dressing room fitted wardrobes. En suite shower room, beautifully finished and tiled
• Bedroom 2: Full height window overlooking adjoining farmland, built-in wardrobes, en suite shower room
• Bedroom 3: Double room, built-in wardrobes with en suite shower room
• Bedroom 4: Double built-in wardrobes
• Bedroom 5 double bedroom
• Family Bathroom: Tub, hand basin set in vanity unit, separate shower unit, beautifully tiled with lighting in recess for display
• Laundry room: Range of storage cupboards, housing for washing machine and tumble dryer
• Triple garage with power and light

Annexe
• Open-plan sitting room/kitchen area with fitted kitchen
• 2 bedrooms with Velux windows
• Shower room
• Plant room/gardener’s WC
• Gardens.
• Building guarantee 10 years from 2024
Situation

Farnham House is located just on the edge of the historic City of Canterbury, which lies about 1.5 miles to the south.
The property occupies a generous plot and backs onto acres of beautiful orchards.

The property is well placed to take advantage of all amenities, with Canterbury City offering an excellent shopping centre, an array of cafés, shops, bars and restaurants and many cultural interests, along with the popular Marlowe Theatre.

Recreational facilities include championship cricket at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, rugby, a swimming pool, leisure centre, and an excellent choice of golf courses. Fishing and water sports can be found along the coast.

There is a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, girls’ and boys’ grammar schools, and colleges and universities.

Transport links are good, with the A2 linking into the M2, M20/M25 and other motorway networks.
Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West operating the high-speed train service to London St Pancras in just under an hour.
The port of Dover and Eurotunnel are easily reached and both provide services to the continent.
Property information

Services: Mains water, drainage, electric central heating with underfloor heating and solar panels (not connected)
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council
Council Tax Band: G
Viewings

Strictly by appointment through Whitney Homes
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Agents Note
We understand that part of the orchard to the rear of the property and a separate piece of land to the side can be purchased by separate negotiation.