4 bed detached house for sale

Puckle Lane, Canterbury CT1

A stunning contemporary home in a highly desirable, peaceful, and private position within central Canterbury.

Puckleberry offers expansive, light-filled interiors designed around modern living. The entire house is a fully integrated smart home, with remote access for lighting, heating, intruder alarms, automated blinds, and audiovisual systems.

The substantial accommodation totals 3660 sq ft (340 sq m) and is finished to an exacting standard, with high specification fixtures and fittings throughout. The ground floor is arranged to provide an entrance hall with a cantilevered staircase rising three floors beneath a large roof light, a living/kitchen/dining room fitted with a bespoke kitchen and an expanse of low-profile sliding doors opening to the garden, a plant room, and a cloakroom.

The first floor comprises a spacious landing, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, a study / fourth bedroom with access to a South facing balcony, and a utility room.
The second floor is occupied by the principal bedroom suite which incorporates a bespoke fitted dressing room, luxurious en-suite bathroom and impressive views of Canterbury Cathedral. The garden has been smartly landscaped to include a stone terrace and to the front of the house a driveway provides access to a detached double garage, with studio space above. No onward chain.

Location

Puckle Lane is situated less than a mile from the City centre and conveniently positioned for access to both Canterbury East mainline station (0.6 miles distant), Canterbury West mainline station (1.2 miles distant) and Canterbury bus station. The Cathedral City, which is designated a unesco World Heritage Site, offers a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities including theatres, bars, restaurants and a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual and designer shops. The City also benefits from excellent educational facilities including both public and state schools and higher education institutions. The mainline railway stations offer fast and frequent services to London Victoria (approximately 95mins) and high speed links from Canterbury West to London St Pancras (approximately 56 mins). Communication links are strong with the A2/M2 giving access to the channel ports and connecting motorway network.

Accommodation

The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:

Ground Floor

• Entrance Hall

• Kitchen (4.37m x 2.92m (14'4" x 9'6"))

• Dining Area (4.09m x 3.41m (13'5" x 11'2"))

• Sitting Room (9.77m x 4.36m (32'0" x 14'3"))

• Utility Room

• Cloakroom

First Floor

• Bedroom 3 (4.71m x 4.34m (15'5" x 14'2"))

• En-Suite Bathroom

• Bedroom 2 (7.07m x 3.30m (23'2" x 10'9"))

• En-Suite Shower Room

• Bedroom 4 / Study (5.27m x 2.56m (17'3" x 8'4"))

Second Floor

• Bedroom 1 (7.71 x 4.36m (25'3" x 14'3"))

• Dressing Room (5.71m x 4.34m (18'8" x 14'2"))

• Walk-In Wardrobe

• Bathroom

Outside

• Garden (23.22m x 14.63m (76'2" x 48'))

• Garage - Ground Floor (6.10m x 4.26m (20'0" x 13'11"))

• Garage - First Floor (6.10 x 4.26m (20'0" x 13'11"))

Ground Floor

A spectacular open-plan area for living, dining, and kitchen functions, framed by huge sliding doors leading out to the rear terrace. A stylish cloakroom and feature American walnut staircase complete the ground floor's luxurious offering.

First Floor

Three double bedrooms:
• Bedroom 3 with en suite access.
• Bedroom 4 (Study) shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with Bedroom 3.
• Bedroom 2 with private en suite facilities.
• All bedrooms have integrated storage.
A laundry area is cleverly positioned on this level alongside the airing cupboard, eliminating the need for stair-carrying.

Second Floor

An indulgent principal suite occupying the entire top floor:
• Virtually fully glazed rear elevation with direct views of Canterbury Cathedral and the entire city of Canterbury and beyond.
• Electrically operated Velux windows and blinds.
• Spacious air-conditioned master bedroom and dressing room.
• Luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a large freestanding bath, a custom walk-in shower with a bespoke glass enclosure, heated demist mirrors, dual electric towel rails, and secret eaves storage seamlessly integrated into the design.

Specification

• Fully Integrated Smart Home: Managed by Control4, controlling lighting, heating, blinds, security, and audio/video across the property.
• Bespoke Entertainment System: 7.1 Dolby Atmos-compatible surround sound integrated around the main television, with two electronically operated, hidden three-tier shelving units for an effortless clean look.
• Designer Electric Fire: A stunning in-wall fire offering the look and sound of a real fireplace without the production of heat, providing year-round ambience without overheating.
• State-of-the-Art Kitchen:
• Matt glass-finished cabinetry with 20mm white quartz worktops.
• Quooker tap offering boiling water, chilled filtered water, and a scale control system.
• Siemens appliances:
• Two full-size fridge freezers
• One oven with integrated steam cooking
• One oven with integrated microwave functionality
• Siemens dishwasher
• Plant Room Excellence:
• Houses a full-size smart home rack with hot air extraction and cold air infusion systems.
• Incorporates a solar thermal hot water system (notably efficient for domestic hot water production).
• Features a secondary hot water return system, ensuring rapid delivery of hot water at all outlets.
• Lighting and colour control equipment housed within dedicated high-spec switch cabinets for future-proofed accessibility.
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: Two wireless access points per floor, discreetly placed above ceiling speakers to maintain aesthetics while ensuring seamless coverage throughout the home.

Climate & Comfort

• Underfloor Heating: Gas-fired system serving all floors.
• Air Conditioning: Installed in all five principal rooms, including all three bedrooms on the first floor, the master bedroom, and the master dressing room - providing year-round comfort, especially on warmer summer days.
• Mechanical Ventilation: Discreetly housed behind full-height sliding mirror wardrobes in the dressing room, with easy maintenance access.

External Features

• Detached Garage with Upper Parts: A versatile additional structure offering storage, workshop, or leisure potential.
• Landscaped Outdoor Entertaining Areas:
• Porcelain tiled areas to the side and rear of the house - ideal for outdoor dining and gatherings.
• Elevated decked area, strategically positioned to deliver commanding views over the beautifully landscaped rear garden, providing a true wow factor.
• Rear garden finished with a professionally designed gabion wall structure, leading into established mature woodland, offering a rare blend of privacy, beauty, and space.