5 bed detached house for sale

Shalloak Road, Broad Oak CT2

A substantial four-bedroom family home with a self-contained annexe to the rear, featuring a stunning garden and a wonderful kitchen/diner with an island. The accommodation is generously proportioned, offering just under 2000 sq. Ft of well-configured space and is perfect for those looking for multi-generational living or would like to make additional income from letting the annexe. This elegant family home is situated in Broad Oak, a lovely village conveniently located just a few miles north of Canterbury. The village has a strong sense of community, with an excellent pub and village hall and is within walking distance to a Tesco Express as well as a fantastic butcher. It is also within walking distance to Sturry's mainline train station, which does have a daily high-speed service into London St. Pancras.

The property is set back from the road and has a large driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. The ground floor accommodation flows beautifully and is the perfect layout for families, with a spacious kitchen/family room which features a large kitchen island, a wonderful space to gather, host and spend quality time together. The kitchen is bright and has an elegant feel to it, with a set of French doors leading out to a lovely, decked area of the garden. It is the perfect kitchen for those who love to cook, featuring a large range cooker and ample space for preparing food. There is also space under the counter for a washing machine and dishwasher.

In addition to this lovely social space, a set of double doors lead to a separate living room to the front, providing a more intimate, cosy space to relax in. It features an attractive brick chimney breast, currently housing a gas fire but a new owner could look to install a log burner like others have done on the road. In addition to the kitchen extension and annexe, the current owner has also converted the garage which now provides a useful, versatile room. Suggested uses could be a large utility room, home office or children's playroom. Also, on the ground floor of the main house, you will find that all important downstairs WC.

Moving onto the annexe, the current owners had this built to provide independence to a relative which worked exceptionally well. The annexe is connected to the main house via a door in the kitchen but also has its own entrance via the side of the house. The annexe is well-appointed, with its own kitchenette and living area, a spacious double bedroom overlooking the garden and an en-suite bathroom which features a double shower unit.

On the first floor, you will find four generously proportioned bedrooms, even the fourth being a small double, along with a modern, well-appointed family bathroom that includes a bath with a rain fall shower over.

Outside:

The property features a beautiful garden, which has been thoughtfully designed to include two large seating areas. It enjoys plenty of sunshine during the day and is perfect for hosting BBQs and summer parties. There is a good amount of lawn for children to play on and there is a variety of attractive shrubs and trees adding different shades of colour to the garden. It enjoys plenty of privacy from the lovely oak trees behind, which offer a peaceful outlook.

Location:

The property is situated in Broad Oak, a lovely village conveniently located a few miles North of Canterbury. The village has an excellent pub, which is within a short walk of the property and there are many scenic walking routes including footpaths through surrounding orchards and woodland, ideal for dog walkers.

The area offers easy access into Canterbury City Centre and the charming seaside town of Herne Bay. The property is within walking distance to Sturry's mainline train station, where you can hop on the train for one stop, reaching Canterbury West, where you can catch the high-speed service to London St. Pancras or there is even a daily direct service into St. Pancras from Sturry, making commuting easy.

The area has good schools including Sturry Primary School, rated outstanding' in their latest Ofsted inspection and the Junior King's School.

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