6 bed end terrace house for sale

High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4

An elegant Grade II listed village residence with great potential for improvement.

Description
Coming to the market for the first time in about 60 years, Wychelm, 13 High Street is a distinguished Grade II listed residence forming part of Albany Terrace and occupying a prominent position within the sought-after village of Bridge, this attractive period home enjoys an enviable High Street setting moments from local amenities, countryside walks and excellent access to Canterbury.

Rich in character with well proportioned rooms, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, period coving and sash windows, the property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a charming village property in one of East Kent’s most desirable locations. Believed to have been built in the early 19th century with a later addition in circa 1850 this remarkable home radiates timeless charm and character. Wychelm showcases a rendered facade to the front beneath a slate tiled roof.

A panelled front door leads to the entrance hall with doors off and a period half glazed door to the garden. The sitting room is of generous proportions with a grand fireplace and sash window overlooking the drive. The dining room has a sash window to the front, a fireplace with period surround, traditional cupboard and serving hatch to one side. The garden room is light and bright with bi-folding doors opening to the glorious garden.

The kitchen has fitted base and wall units under oak worktops with a Belfast sink. There is also a back kitchen with fitted base cupboards. A staircase from the back hall leads down to the cellar and coal tunnel. A bathroom completes the downstairs accommodation.

The first floor landing area has doors off to four bedrooms, one with an en suite shower, a bathroom and separate cloakroom. Stairs lead up to two further bedrooms.

The property is approached over a drive providing ample parking with hedged boundaries. Wychelm enjoys a fully walled lawned rear garden with meandering gravel paths interspersed with well stocked mature borders shrubs, plants and trees. An attractive timber pergola covered with a rambling wisteria provides a shaded area. There is a useful potting shed, storage shed and garage.

Location
Bridge is a highly regarded village approximately 2.5 miles south-east of Canterbury, set within the picturesque Nailbourne valley and surrounded by attractive Kent countryside.

The village offers a strong community feel together with everyday amenities including a primary school, the Michelin starred Bridge Arms and the highly regarded Pig hotel as well as a Doctor's Surgery, Pharmacy, and village shop and countryside walks in the surrounding National Landscape.

The area is particularly well served for schooling, with a wide selection of state and independent options including the Simon Langton Grammar schools, The King’s School Canterbury, Kent College and St Edmund’s School.

Transport connections are good, with access from Canterbury East and Canterbury West stations. High Speed commuter services to London St Pancras run from Canterbury West with journey times of under an hour. The A2 offers convenient road links to the M2, M20 and wider Kent and national motorway network. There is good access to the Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover.

Square Footage: 2,424 sq ft



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