4 Bedroom Detached House For Sale in Fleets Lane, Tyler Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9LZ

4 4 2 3 Land Size: 5 acres

Designed and custom built for very discerning owners more than 30 years ago this magnificent and unique residence has never before been on the market. It is surrounded by 5.42 acres of garden, grounds and woodland that stretches across to Hackington Road in Tyler Hill. As you sweep through the impressive electronic wrought iron gates, you are immediately wowed by the sight of the house, the trees and the large oval driveway that surrounds a beautifully manicured lawn and vast oval flower bed. With its Palladian style entrance porch, beautiful mellow brickwork, symmetrical multi-pane and bay windows the exterior of the house is a delight, making you impatient to see what lies beyond the double front door – and you won’t be disappointed.

Immediately you cross the threshold into the warm and welcoming open plan reception hall you realise the beautifully designed interior is something special. The hall is double height with views of the attractive galleried landing, an open tread staircase and fascinating wood framed arches providing an open plan feel through to the kitchen/breakfast room. There is an elegant, dual aspect lounge with an impressive brick fireplace and a modern log fire as well as bespoke carpeting that flows through the main reception rooms and wide sliding doors to the vast Indian sandstone terrace. Through the lounge there is a trendy dual aspect bar and family room with a reinforced floor for a pool table, patio doors to the terrace and an awe inspiring Kent ragstone chimney breast and fireplace with a marble hearth and is just the place to relax after a busy day.

For more formal occasions there is a charming dining room where you can entertain your guests to delightful meals and, for ease of catering, is adjacent to the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room that was created by the renowned Design Interiors. Here you will find a vast central island/breakfast bar with storage cupboards and a wine cooler as well as units housing a double oven, gas hob, built in microwave and inset American fridge freezer. There is also an informal dining area with patio doors to the terrace and a bespoke hexagonal table and six chairs with the same granite top as the rest of the work surfaces. The ground floor also includes a study expertly fitted out by Hammonds, a utility room, a cloakroom with gold plated fittings and a vast gym that was originally the integral double garage but now has a full length mirrored wall and doors to the terrace and could be used for a variety of purposes.

Off the U-shaped galleried landing on the first floor you will find the attractive and unusual family bathroom with its blue-edged corner bath and separate shower as well as a large sauna room and four double bedrooms that all have a wall of built in wardrobes, many with mirrored fronts. These include the delightful main bedroom that also has a sumptuous and contemporary en-suite bathroom incorporating a separate shower and carpeted steps up to a Jacuzzi bath.

Off one side of the house is a large forecourt where you can park numerous vehicles and a detached, pitched roof three car garage built of similar brick to the main house. This has electronic doors, an outside toilet and access to the roof space that could be converted into a self-contained apartment as electricity, water and sewage facilities are already in situ. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a pergola and a discreetly hidden greenhouse as well as a charming wood and tiled roof Breeze House gazebo. Fabulous azaleas, rhododendrons, Japanese wisteria and other colourful shrubs encircle the garden with the trees and woodland providing an impressive backdrop and incorporating ‘secret’ trails and a pathway taking you as far as Hackington Road and beyond the front driveway there are yet more large lawns virtually concealed from the house and surrounded by trees.

“We moved back to the UK from America over 30 years ago and wanted to create a home that was unique and incorporated features we had seen in American houses. We were fortunate enough to find a great builder who offered us this amazing piece of land provided we had plenty of imagination and he could build the house. Without further ado we found an equally special architect to work with the builder and this amazing property is the result of which we are extremely proud. It will be a great wrench to leave but we feel it is necessary now to downsize and move nearer our daughter. We would be happy to include any of the fixtures, fittings and furniture with the sale of the house.

Although it is very quiet and peaceful, we can walk to Kathton House at the Tylers Kiln for a delicious meal. We are also quite close to the University of Kent and only a short distance to two prominent private schools. It is only five minutes’ drive to the centre of Canterbury with its historical buildings, high street stores and individual shops as well as a plethora of bars and restaurants, the Marlowe theatre, first rate state and other private schools. There are also two stations including the high speed train to St Pancras from Canterbury West that can whisk you to London in less than an hour. Alternatively we can be in Whitstable with its shops, harbour and famous oysters in 10 minutes while the nearby Gulbenkian theatre and cinema on the University campus provide additional entertainment facilities”.

Important information

This is a Freehold property.