Stodmarsh Road, Canterbury £775,000

A most attractive period house set in an enviable location with gardens and grounds amounting to approx. 0.4 acres (0.16 hectares). The property is believed to date from the 18th century with various additions and re-configurations forming what is now an impressive and versatile family house. The accommodation combines a wealth of period features with contemporary design and specification. On the ground floor is an impressive drawing room with exposed brick chimney breast housing a log burning stove. The kitchen is most attractively fitted and features a range of appliances opening into the impressive adjoining breakfast room which has a vaulted ceiling and sliding door overlooking and opening onto the garden with fully glazed gable end above. There are two further reception rooms, both featuring attractive fireplaces and a large utility room with addition access to the garden. On the first floor there is a triple aspect master bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes and attractively equipped ensuite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows and doors.

From the road vehicular access is gained onto a gravel driveway providing parking, turning and access to the detached double garage. From the drive is a path to the front door. The principal garden areas comprise extensive lawns with inset mature beds, well stocked borders and a selection of mature small trees. Adjacent to the house is a large paved seating area with a timber gate to the rear having vegetable beds and a path extending to the side. To the rear of the garage is a timber framed greenhouse adjacent to which is a substantial timber workshop. To the far end of the garden is a large timber studio building that could provide an ideal office, artists studio or gym as required. The building incorporates a w.c. and kitchenette and has separate garden storage to one end. In front of the studio is extensive, caged and netted fruit and vegetable garden. The gardens and grounds amount to approx. 0.4 acre (0.16 hectares).

The property is located just to the south of Canterbury City centre on a highly regarded road opposite Canterbury golf course and close to Polo Farm sports centre. The historic village of Fordwich is easily accessible as is Canterbury City centre. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is easily accessible and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities and boasts an enviable selection of schools and colleges plus two universities. Easy access can be gained onto the A2 to Dover and the M2 to London. The High Speed rail link is available from Canterbury west station with an estimated journey time of 55 mins to London St. Pancras.