5 bed detached house for sale

Puckle Lane, Canterbury CT1

Detailed Description

** chain free ** Completed in 2019, Puckleberry is a truly outstanding detached residence, reflecting decades of vision and meticulous planning by its owner. Finished to the highest specification throughout, it combines cutting-edge technology, timeless design, and superb craftsmanship to create a rare opportunity to acquire a home of this calibre. Set back on prestigious Puckle Lane, the property enjoys a peaceful location just a short walk from Canterbury's historic city centre.
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Property Overview

** chain free ** Puckleberry offers expansive, light-filled interiors designed around modern living. The entire house is a fully integrated smart home, managed through the Control4 system - with remote access for lighting, heating, intruder alarms, electric blinds, and audiovisual systems, including six televisions all seamlessly interconnected.Premium fittings feature throughout, including Collingwood lighting and rgb-w LED strip lighting, allowing full colour-change options and sophisticated mood-setting, all housed within dedicated high-specification switch cabinets for ease of control. The main living space offers an exquisite open-plan arrangement on the ground floor, framed by three sets of 2-metre-wide sliding doors that dissolve the boundaries between indoors and the stunning rear garden.
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Key Features

o Fully Integrated Smart Home: Managed by Control4, controlling lighting, heating, blinds, security, and audio/video across the property.
O Bespoke Entertainment System: 7.1 Dolby Atmos-compatible surround sound integrated around the main television, with two electronically operated, hidden three-tier shelving units for an effortless clean look.
O Designer Electric Fire: A stunning in-wall fire offering the look and sound of a real fireplace without the production of heat, providing year-round ambience without overheating.
O State-of-the-Art Kitchen:
O Matt glass-finished cabinetry with 20mm white quartz worktops.
O Quooker tap offering boiling water, chilled filtered water, and a scale control system.
O Siemens appliances:
O Two full-size fridge freezers
o One oven with integrated steam cooking
o One oven with integrated microwave functionality
o Siemens dishwasher
o Plant Room Excellence:
O Houses a full-size smart home rack with hot air extraction and cold air infusion systems.
O Incorporates a solar thermal hot water system (notably efficient for domestic hot water production).
O Features a secondary hot water return system, ensuring rapid delivery of hot water at all outlets.
O Lighting and colour control equipment housed within dedicated high-spec switch cabinets for future-proofed accessibility.
O Wi-Fi Connectivity: Two wireless access points per floor, discreetly placed above ceiling speakers to maintain aesthetics while ensuring seamless coverage throughout the home.
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Accommodation

Ground Floor:

A spectacular open-plan area for living, dining, and kitchen functions, framed by huge sliding doors leading out to the rear terrace. A stylish cloakroom and feature American walnut staircase complete the ground floor's luxurious offering.

First Floor:

Three double bedrooms:
O Bedroom 2 with en suite access.
O Bedroom 4 (Study) shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with Bedroom 2.
O Bedroom 3 with private en suite facilities.
O All bedrooms have integrated storage.
A laundry area is cleverly positioned on this level alongside the airing cupboard, eliminating the need for stair-carrying.

Top Floor (Master Suite):

An indulgent master suite occupying the entire top floor:

O Virtually fully glazed rear elevation with direct views of Canterbury Cathedral and the entire city of Canterbury and beyond.
O Electrically operated Velux windows and blinds.
O Spacious air-conditioned master bedroom and dressing room.
O Luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a large freestanding bath, a custom walk-in shower with a bespoke glass enclosure, heated demist mirrors, dual electric towel rails, and secret eaves storage seamlessly integrated into the design.
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Climate and Comfort

o Underfloor Heating: Gas-fired system serving all floors.
O Air Conditioning: Installed in all five principal rooms, including all three bedrooms on the first floor, the master bedroom, and the master dressing room - providing year-round comfort, especially on warmer summer days.
O Mechanical Ventilation: Discreetly housed behind full-height sliding mirror wardrobes in the dressing room, with easy maintenance access.
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External Features

o Detached Garage with Upper Parts: A versatile additional structure offering storage, workshop, or leisure potential.
O Landscaped Outdoor Entertaining Areas:
O Porcelain tiled areas to the side and rear of the house - ideal for outdoor dining and gatherings.
O Elevated decked area, strategically positioned to deliver commanding views over the beautifully landscaped rear garden, providing a true wow factor.
O Rear garden finished with a professionally designed gabion wall structure, leading into established mature woodland, offering a rare blend of privacy, beauty, and space.
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A Rare Opportunity

Puckleberry represents a rare convergence of luxury, technology, and thoughtful design. Built as the realisation of the owner's lifelong vision, it is a testament to years of refinement and passion for detail - offering an extraordinary lifestyle home in one of Canterbury's most sought-after addresses.

Location

Puckleberry is perfectly situated just a stones throw from central Canterbury. This ancient city famous for its historical walls and stunning Cathedral is located in the heart of Kent. The city is surrounded by ancient woodland and rolling countryside with numerous seaside towns less than a 15 minute drive. Canterbury benefits from two main train stations as well as a fast and frequent high-speed train link to London St Pancras. With numerous schools including grammar and independent, this is a fantastic place to live. The busting high street is famous for it independent shops, cafes, cinemas and boutiques.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band G