5 bed detached house for sale

Harkness Drive, Canterbury CT2

Please quote BA1139 when calling.

The property is presented to an exceptional standard. On entry into this spectacular property, there is an entrance hallway leading through to: A modern kitchen/diner; utility room and lounge; a W/C; storage cupboards; a utility room and an office. The kitchen area has been tastefully designed to a high standard with ample storage space, quartz worktop and is equipped with high-quality integrated appliances. There is a breakfast bar linking the dining area and there is a natural open-planned flow to the lounge. The lounge boasts dual-aspect windows, offering plenty of natural light and a stunning log burner focal point, which has access out into the garden which backs on to the University of Kent woodland. Downstairs, there is also a beautifully fitted utility room, a cloakroom and a well-proportioned office.

Upstairs there is a large master bedroom with a generous en-suite bathroom and dressing room adjoining; a family shower room; a family bathroom; and four further double bedrooms.

Externally, at the front of the property, is a large front and side garden which tapers following the woodland hedge and in-line with the pavement. There is also a double driveway and access into the double garage. There is side access to the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn, with a range of patio areas and mature shrubbery surrounding. To the side of the property behind a walled garden is a courtyard area and a large summerhouse/ log cabin with electricity, air-con and internet cable. From the garden you also have rear access into the double garage, utility room and beautiful French doors leading directly into the lounge. Additionally, the property includes new electric heating system and solar panels. The property is situated on approximately 1/4 of an acre.

The property comes with planning permission granted for a single and two-storey front and side extension plus side extension (Ref. No: Ca/25/00454). There is an awaited decision on planning permission for a new dwelling. (Ref. No: Ca/25/00454)

Location: This home is situated in Harkness Drive, Canterbury, just 0.8 miles to Canterbury West Station (with its fast direct service to London St Pancras in around 55 minutes), very close to excellent state and private schools, and the open spaces of the University of Kent and Beverley Meadow, as well as being around 5 minutes drive from the rspb Blean Woods Nature Reserve. It is also within easy walking distance of Canterbury City centre and all its amenities, including a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. These include: The King's Mile, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, The Marlowe Theatre, The Malthouse Theatre and Curzon cinema, and Riverside entertainment quarter. The property is also perfectly situated for easy road access to London, the Kent coast and the beautiful surrounding countryside, and the links to the continent via the Eurotunnel and ferry services.