- Detached 1930's family home in sought after Rough Common Road on the outskirts of Canterbury +
- Spacious living/dining room with original fireplace +
- Kitchen/breakfast room, large GF study/5th bedroom & conservatory +
- 4 bedrooms; 3 doubles & 1 single. Family bathroom & GF cloakroom +
- Potential to extend into the loft & over the garage STPP +
- Solar panels & HIVE heating system +
- Good size rear garden with patio & large lawn. Single garage with power & driveway parking for several cars +
- Plenty of well respected primary & secondary schools in the catchment area including Blean Primary School, St Edmunds & Kent College within walking distance +
- Easy access to Whitstable & the A2/M2. 1.6 miles from Canterbury West train station with fast links to St Pancras +
- Around 75 yards from Blean woods, ideal for dog walks, bike rides & family days out +
Property Description: Guide Price £550,000 - £600,000. This charming, detached 1930’s family home is located in sought after Rough Common Road on the outskirts of Canterbury. With comfortable living space and potential to extend this property provides the perfect opportunity to create your dream home.
You enter the property into a large central hallway with access to all reception rooms and stairs to the first floor. The spacious living/dining room is ideal for relaxing with family after a long day, with an original fireplace adding character and warmth to this inviting space. Double doors lead into the conservatory, creating the perfect space for entertaining family and friends.
The kitchen/breakfast room is an ideal spot for morning coffee and family meals, with ample counter space and storage, there is also a separate larder and cloakroom off the kitchen. Additionally, there is a large ground floor study, which could also be used as a fifth bedroom if required.
Upstairs, you'll find four well proportioned bedrooms, providing plenty of space for the whole family. Three of the bedrooms are doubles, and there is a fourth good size single bedroom. The family bathroom with jacuzzi bath and de-misting vanity mirror completes the first floor, ensuring convenience and practicality.
This property also has fantastic potential for further expansion. With the necessary planning permissions, you could extend into the loft and over the garage to create even more living space or a luxury principal suite, ideal for growing families or those who simply desire more room to spread out.
Energy efficiency and sustainability are key features of this home. The installation of solar panels and a HIVE heating system contribute to reduced energy consumption and lower bills, while also benefiting the environment.
Outside: The property has a good size rear garden with a patio area for relaxing and entertaining, as well as a large lawn where children can play freely. There is a single garage with power and driveway parking for several cars, ensuring convenience for you and your guests.
Families will appreciate the location, with a number of well regarded primary and secondary schools within the catchment area, including Blean Primary School, St Edmunds and Kent College, both within walking distance. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the proximity to Blean woods, located just a stones throw away. Take leisurely walks, bike rides, or plan family days out surrounded by nature.
Location: Rough Common is a popular village with easy access to Whitstable and the A2/M2. There is a local village shop just 100 yards from the property and several primary and secondary schools are also within walking distance. Blean Nature Reserve is also very close to the property with plenty of dog walks and nature paths for family days out. Canterbury city centre is just 1.9 miles away and has a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities, excellent schools, a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants and good road and rail links. These include The King's Mile, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury Christ Church University and The Marlowe Theatre. The University of Kent, with its own cinema and theatre, is just over a mile away from the property, to the North of Canterbury. There are good road links with the A2 providing access to the channel port of Dover, Canterbury and the M2. The two mainline railway stations offer fast and frequent services with the high speed link from Canterbury West to London St Pancras (approximately 56 mins). 'The Riverside' which is situated on the other side of the Great Stour River boasts Curzon's 5 screen cinema as well as restaurants and bars that wrap around the new public square that overlook the river.
Directions: SatNav = CT2 9DJ / What3Words = firmer.disposal.expiring
Council Tax: Band F (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council . Kent County Council
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.
Additional Property Notes: The property is of traditional construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility. There is a single garage and driveway parking for several cars in front of the property.
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