Price £1,395,000

6 Bedroom Detached House For Sale in Old Park, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1TH

3 6 3 Land Size: 0 acres

Surrounded by woodland as far as the eye can see it is difficult to believe that this charming and spacious period farmhouse is only a five minute drive from Canterbury city centre. Nestling in 0.933 of an acre of grounds in the midst of Old Park the house has its origins in the 16th century when it was the home of the park keeper who looked after the woodland as it was a favourite hunting ground of Henry VIII. However it was renovated and extended in the Georgian and Victorian eras and includes wonderful features that give it so much character including high and coved ceilings, fireplaces, exposed beams, multi-pane sash windows and original shutters. At the same time the current owners have sensitively updated the house to provide everything needed for modern day living and designed by White and Faded.

It is approached along a private road that is nearly a quarter of a mile long and leads to a very large gravel driveway featuring an impressive oak tree as a focal point and where you can park numerous vehicles. There is a detached modern double carport and a large ‘cabin’ that is insulated and has lighting, electrics and laminate flooring currently used for storage but could make an excellent studio or games room as well as a separate brick building outside the kitchen providing a workshop and 3 storage areas.

The main wisteria covered front door opens into a welcoming hall that is partially open to a galleried landing and a large skylight providing plenty of natural light. Indeed, most of the rooms have white painted floorboards and white walls, enhancing the light and bright feel of the house. There is a good sized, dual aspect sitting room with a working fireplace to cosy up to on a cold winter evening and a very useful study with a fireplace and a window overlooking the woodland providing a lovely view to give you inspiration while you are working. Bespoke glazed doors open into the well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room that includes underfloor heating, a Smeg range cooker and fridge as well as attractive units with quartz worktops housing a dishwasher and a fascinating central island with period doors and a sink with a boiling water tap and filtered water. This has a stable door to the drive and glazed double doors to the delightful and spacious dining room with its exposed beams, fireplace, French doors to the garden and a pair of glazed doors to the drawing room. When all the internal doors are open it provides a wonderful free flowing feel creating a real ‘hub of the household’ and where the family spend much of their time. This floor also includes a bathroom that is ideal when you come home from a muddy walk as well as a fitted utility room and a new porch with herringbone tiling providing the regular ‘day-to-day’ access to the property. The sizeable basement includes a newly created entertainment room/gym, a wine cellar and cellar store.

Off the galleried landing on the first floor there is a superb family bathroom with a wet room style shower and a central stand-alone bath with a skylight above so you can stargaze while languishing in the bath. As well as five double bedrooms there is also a very large fitted dressing room that could always be used as an additional bedroom if required and access to a large insulated and boarded attic that offers plenty of storage facilities. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill shower room and there are steps up to the large first bedroom with wonderful views across the woodland and access to a second boarded attic.

The garden is primarily laid to lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs but includes a gravel path to an outdoor dining area covered with a bespoke pergola and a secluded barbecue area where you can enjoy the sun for most of the day.

Important information

This is a Freehold property.

Property Features

• An exceptionally presented detached period home
• 0.933 of an acre plot including a delightful garden
• Double car port and gated driveway with space for multiple cars
• Within 1.5 miles of Canterbury City Centre
• Detached cabin with power and separate workshop and storage
• Many beautiful original features, some dating back to the 16th Century

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