Detached bungalow for sale in Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2

****guide price £700,000 - £750,000****

Nestled amidst picturesque countryside, this expansive detached L-shaped bungalow, originally constructed in the late 1950s to early 1960s, greets you with charm at every turn. Passing through automated gates, a driveway unfolds, leading to an extensive block-paved expanse adorned with a privet hedge and a flower bed. An integral double garage, boasting automatic doors, stands alongside the front entrance, opening into a generously proportioned entrance hall boasting three storage cupboards.

The focal point of the residence is a triple-aspect lounge/diner offering enchanting vistas and featuring a fireplace with a multi-fuel burner. The kitchen/breakfast room boasts stone flooring, a rear terrace access door, inset lighting, and a suite of wood units with granite countertops housing premium appliances. Additionally, there's ample space for a dining table, complemented by a hatch to the formal dining room.

Italian wall tiles adorn the family bathroom, while the primary double bedroom showcases a sleek en suite bathroom and recently installed cupboards. Three additional bedrooms grace the abode, one currently serving as a study, while another is fitted with cupboards.

Outside, the rear garden hosts several outbuildings, a greenhouse, and a terrace spanning the bungalow's width, enclosed by a dwarf wall. Beyond lies a verdant lawn encircled by vibrant flower and shrub borders, abutting a play park owned by the village community, offering a serene backdrop.

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EPC Rating: D

Location

The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and cultural amenities

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: Golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Transport links

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).

Entrance Hall

Leading to

Bedroom/ Study (3.25m x 2.71m)

Living Room (8.74m x 4.29m)

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room (4.56m x 3.40m)

Dining Room/ Bedroom (4.56m x 3.01m)

Bedroom (3.88m x 3.05m)

Bathroom

With bath, shower, toilet and hand wash basin

Bedroom (4.58m x 3.91m)

En-Suite

With bath, shower, toilet and hand wash basin

Parking - Garage

Double garage

Parking - Secure Gated