4 bed detached house for sale

St Stephens Hill, Canterbury CT2

We are privileged to bring this splendid four-bedroom, detached family home in St. Stephen's to the market. This wonderful property occupies a generous plot and has the most glorious rear garden which is brimming with a variety of established shrubs and flowers and there is a vegetable patch and two greenhouses to the rear, so if you have always dreamed of growing your own veg, this is the home for you! The property enjoys a convenient position in a sought-after neighbourhood, within walking distance of the City Centre and West Station, as well as a well-regarded primary school.

The property is set back from the road, tucked away behind attractive bushes and trees which provide privacy. It has a large block paved driveway with plenty of space to park 3/4 cars and has the added benefit of a garage which has an integral door into the property. There is also a 7kw electric car charger. You have the most charming brick-built porch which opens into the prettiest of entrance halls featuring part quarry tile flooring and part stripped floorboards. An exposed brick archway frames the entrance from the inside and stairs lead up to a galleried landing.

The ground floor layout is practical and flows nicely, with plenty of space to enjoy time together as a family with a large lounge/diner as well as well as a kitchen/breakfast room, a further reception room and a separate office. The lounge/diner is dual-aspect and has solid oak flooring throughout and sliding patio doors out to the garden, making this a very pleasant room to relax in. You also have a lovely, open fire with an exposed brick surround, perfect for those cosy winter evenings in. A door from the lounge/diner opens into a spacious kitchen, which also has plenty of room for a dining table should you prefer to enjoy your meals in there. The kitchen has large windows, with a beautiful view of the garden and there is also a skylight. Integrated appliances include an oven with a gas hob, a dishwasher and a fridge, with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer in the adjoining utility room. A door from the kitchen leads through to an office, downstairs WC and the garage which has a small workshop area to the rear. The office is a lovely, peaceful room which looks out to the rear garden; a tranquil space to focus your thoughts. There is another room to the front of the house which is currently used as another office and music room.

Upstairs, you will find four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The primary bedroom features a vanity wash basin and the second bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, perfect for teenagers or guests. The family bathroom is modern and features a bath with a shower over.

Outside:

Those who are green fingered really will be in paradise with this stunning garden! There is plenty of lawn space for children to run around and play games and bordering, are a variety of established shrubs and flowers including some beautiful wild daisies and roses. It is the perfect outdoor space for a garden party, with a lovely patio to the rear where you can admire the vegetable patch and the view of the house from the back.

Location:

St. Stephen's is a wonderful neighbourhood, with a strong residential and family-friendly feel. It has a well-regarded primary school which is within walking distance and the University of Kent is a short walk away, making the area a popular choice for lecturers. For those who commute who enjoy a trip up to London, the West Station is within walking distance. Here, you will be able to catch the high-speed service into London St. Pancras.

There is a convenience store a short walk away as well as a large Sainsbury's supermarket and two excellent leisure centres, offering state of the art gyms and large swimming pools. For those who like the theatre, you have all three of Canterbury's theatres within walking distance: The famous Marlowe Theatre, the Malthouse and The Gulbenkian, all of which put on some fantastic plays, comedy nights and ballets.

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