4 bed detached house for sale

Chapel Lane, Blean CT2

A bright and beautifully presented four-bedroom family home with a generous gated driveway, glorious mature gardens and a garage, situated along a peaceful road in the highly desirable village of Blean. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, with well-proportioned bedrooms and three reception rooms, making it ideally suited to growing families.

Set back behind a generous gated driveway and screened by established hedging, this charming wisteria-clad home enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and an abundance of character. The front door opens into a useful porch, leading through to a spacious, light-filled entrance hall that creates an inviting first impression. The traditional layout offers excellent versatility and can easily be adapted to suit a variety of lifestyles.

To the front of the property are two reception rooms: A generous dining room, ideal for both everyday family meals and formal entertaining, and a versatile study with built-in storage. Perfect for those working from home, the study could equally serve as a playroom or children's snug.

Positioned at the rear of the property, the sitting room enjoys a peaceful outlook over the garden. Wooden French doors open into a generous conservatory, creating a wonderful extension of the living space and providing the perfect setting for entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying the garden views. The sitting room has a warm and welcoming feel, with soft cream-coloured carpets and a wood-burning stove creating an attractive focal point and a wonderfully cosy setting on winter evenings.

The kitchen also overlooks the garden and is beautifully appointed with an extensive range of timeless solid wood cabinetry, polished granite worktops and a central island with breakfast bar seating, ideal for everything from busy weekday mornings to relaxed weekend coffees.

Complementing the kitchen is a generously proportioned utility room, offering additional cupboards, work surfaces, a sink, and dedicated space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. From here there is direct access to the garden, as well as internal access to the substantial garage, complete with an electric up-and-over door, power and lighting, providing excellent storage, workshop potential or secure parking.

Completing the ground floor is a beautifully presented bathroom featuring a large freestanding bath, complemented by calming neutral tones and attractive mosaic tiling.

Upstairs, a spacious, light-filled landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary family shower room.

The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive space, featuring a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden a truly wonderful view to wake up to each morning. It also benefits from generous built-in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room with a vaulted ceiling and large walk-in shower.

The first floor is completed by a modern family shower room, meaning the property offers three bath/shower rooms in total, making it exceptionally well suited to modern family life.

Outside:

The beautifully established rear garden is a true highlight of the property, offering a wonderfully private and peaceful retreat with a sunny aspect that can be enjoyed throughout the day. A generous paved terrace, complete with an attractive timber pergola, provides the perfect space for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining, while the expansive lawn is bordered by mature trees, shrubs and colourful planting, creating a secluded oasis. It has been thoughtfully designed to combine open, sun-filled spaces with pockets of shade and a charming wildlife pond with lily pads adds to the tranquil atmosphere.

Location:

Blean is a highly desirable village just outside of Canterbury, providing easy access into the City Centre, University of Kent and to the delightful seaside town of Whitstable. The village is renowned for its outstanding' primary school and you will also find The Oaks Nursery close by as well as two of Canterbury's private schools, Kent College and St. Edmunds. Further into Canterbury, you have an excellent selection of grammar and comprehensive secondary schools.

Blean has fantastic amenities, with a cluster of local shops within the village, including a small supermarket and there is a doctor's surgery. Canterbury offers further shopping and leisure opportunities and there is a regular bus service into both the City Centre and into Whitstable in the opposite direction. It is easy to get onto the A2/M2 commuter route to London and Canterbury West Station is a short drive/cycle away. Here, you will be able to catch the high-speed service into London St. Pancras, getting you into the capital within the hour.

One of the village's greatest attractions is the stunning Blean Woods, where miles of ancient woodland provide an idyllic setting for walking, running and cycling. The Crab and Winkle Way offers a scenic route to the vibrant seaside town of Whitstable, making it easy to enjoy a bike ride to the beach, stopping off for a refreshing sea swim and some fish and chips before returning home.

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