Hackington Road, Tyler Hill, Canterbury, CT2

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 2671 sqft

Key Features:

Location: • Nearest Station: Canterbury West Station • Distance to Station: 1.5048219702538073 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Hythe

Full Description: REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE <br /><br />DESCRIPTION<br />This lovely detached home was built, we believe, in the 1930s and occupies a generous plot just shy of 0.4 of an acre.<br />Construction is of painted brick with some Crittall leaded light windows and double-glazed windows, bi-folding doors and two impressive sky lantern windows, a central original entry door with braces, under a tiled roof.<br /><br />The current owner has much improved the property by adding a substantial extension, which now provides a superb, open plan living/dining/family/kitchen area, with bi-fold doors that open onto a decking entertaining area to the rear of the property, all creating space and flexibility perfect for modern-day family living.<br /><br />OUTSIDE <br />To the front of the property is a substantial block paved drive providing ample parking and access to the garage, which is located to the side. <br /><br />The delightful rear garden is perfect for all garden lovers, being mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature tree species, shrubs, under-planting, and flower beds. There is a pretty weatherboarded timber-framed summer house, and the decking area is perfect for family BBQs, or enjoying an evening sundowner whilst taking in the lovely views out over the gardens.<br /><br />GARAGING<br />Single garage sits to the side of the property with roller doors to the front, power and light.<br /><br />FEATURES<br />Entrance hall: stairs to first floor with understairs storage cupboard and cloak cupboard, attractive flooring.<br />Open plan living/dining/family/kitchen: the living area has TV recess and attractive, contemporary flush-fitted, colour glow feature fire. Stylish flooring continues through to the playroom. The dining area has skylight lantern windows and a wall of bi-folding doors, which smoothly open onto the decking area. The beautiful, fitted kitchen has a range of units with integrated appliances, Bosch ovens and microwave, full height fridge and freezer, AEG dishwasher, a central island with ceramic hob and built-in extractor, breakfast bar, complimented with composite work surfaces.<br />Playroom: double-glazed window to the rear.<br />Study: leaded light window to the front. <br />Utility Room: formerly the kitchen with sink, side door, (currently in need of updating). <br />Bedroom 3: double bedroom with leaded light window, built-in wardrobe, lovely original parquet flooring. <br />Bedroom 4: double bedroom, leaded light window to the side.<br />Bedroom 5: single bedroom with leaded light window to the side.<br />Family shower room: modern, recently fitted walk-in shower cubicle with large chrome rain head, hand basin set in vanity unit, WC, all beautifully tiled.<br />First floor landing: glass balustrade, walk-in storage eaves cupboard that houses the boiler and provides storage.<br />Master bedroom: double-glazed leaded light window, eaves storage cupboard.<br />Bedroom 2: currently arranged as a dressing room.<br />Family bathroom: bath, hand basin, WC, (now in need of updating)<br />Gardens: in all, just shy of 0.4 of an acre.<br />Garage: single garage.<br />Drive: block paved providing ample parking.<br /><br />SITUATION<br />The property is located in Tyler Hill, a small village which lies about 2.5miles north of Canterbury and is known for its rural setting near the city and the University of Kent. The area is historically significant for its medieval pottery and tile industry, due to its rich clay soils. Today, it is a residential area with a village hall and a pub, and its surrounding countryside is part of the Forest of Blean.<br /><br />The Cathedral City of Canterbury with its many cultural interests, excellent shopping centre, good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, colleges and universities is about 2.5 miles away. Recreation facilities in and around the area include sports centres and swimming pools, and an excellent choice of golf courses, Kent cricket, and rugby, and fishing and water sports can be found along the coast. <br /><br />Transport links are also good, with the high-speed train services operating from Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in just under 58 minutes. The A2 gives easy access onto the M20, M25, and M2 motorway networks. The Channel Tunnel at Cheriton and the Port of Dover provide services to the continent.<br /><br />PROPERTY INFORMATION<br />Services: Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity. <br />Local Authority: Canterbury City Council <br />Council Tax Band: F<br /><br />VIEWINGS<br />Strictly by appointment through Whitney Homes <br />E: <br />T: <br />W: <br /><br /><br /><br />