Detached bungalow for sale in Ashford Road, Canterbury CT1

Ashford Road, Canterbury

Property Description: Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000. This exceptional 1930's detached bungalow is ideally located on the outskirts of Canterbury with easy access to local amenities, schools and transport links making it the perfect family home. The property is set back from the road and commands an elevated position with superb views of the countryside including the Great Stour River and neighbouring fishing lakes. On entering the property there is a light and bright hallway with access to the two double bedrooms, both situated at the front of the bungalow. The main bedroom has a lovely bay window providing wonderful views of the countryside and has a full length fitted mirrored sliding wardrobe. The second bedroom is also a good size with wonderful views. The entrance hall also provides access to the bathroom, kitchen and the living room. The family bathroom is fully tiled with a feature floor and a modern white suite with a shower over the bath. The stunning dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is newly fitted and has a great range of wall and base units. Integrated appliances include an induction hob/electric oven, fridge freezer, washing machine and a dishwasher. There is plenty of space for a dining room table and a door opening onto the conservatory. The living room has bi-folding doors which open into the impressive conservatory providing additional space and has double doors opening onto the garden decking.

Outside: To the front of the property is a gravel driveway with parking for three cars. Steps lead from the parking to the front door and are lined with outdoor lighting. The front garden also has a side gate for access to the rear garden and is finished with shingle for low maintenance. The tiered rear garden has been well designed to maximise the space and the views. Reclaimed sleepers, decorative crushed slate, wooden decking and a mixture of real grass and artificial grass create a fantastic outside space. The 'wow factor' can be found at the top of the garden where a decked upper terrace gives you fantastic views of the countryside. From here you can also access the fully insulated and plastered summer house which is currently used as a snug and has power and lighting to it which can be remotely controlled from the main house. Completing the rear garden there is a wooden shed which has power to it.

Location: Ashford road is approximately 1 mile from Canterbury's cultural city centre where you can find an array of shops and boutiques, along with fine dining and restaurants serving dishes from across the globe. You will also find a collection of stores within 0.5 of a mile including a Morrisons, B&M bargains, Dunelm Mill, Boots and Hobbycraft. To complete Canterbury’s unique experience, there are welcoming pubs, wine bars and the Marlowe Theatre which is not only an iconic modern building, but it is now a prominent stop on the map for all new talent and existing productions. Canterbury is a city steeped in tradition; the stunning Cathedral dominating the skyline and the vast heritage and culture hidden in the original architecture. Canterbury East train station is 1.3 miles away from the property and Canterbury West station is a 1.6 miles walk with a much shorter route along the River Stour. Both stations have links into London but the high speed service from Canterbury West will get you to London St Pancras in under an hour. Canterbury has a plethora of well rated primary and secondary schools and well as two universities.

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Council Tax: Current council tax band C (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to

Local Authority: Canterbury City Council . Kent County Council Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion