Church Lane Waltham, Canterbury Guide £500,000

A delightful period semi-detached cottage providing beautifully presented accommodation of elegant proportions with a wealth of interest yet combined with a contemporary specification and finish. On the ground floor is a large reception hall with a staircase rising to the first floor and access to the well-equipped shower room with w.c. To the front is an attractive sitting room featuring exposed brick chimney breast with timber mantel and fitted wood-burning stove. To the rear is a most impressive kitchen/dining room, comprehensively fitted with a range of wall, drawer and floor units incorporating solid wood work surfaces and a large matching island unit. There are a range of integral appliances including a fridge/freezer, oven and hob with extractor hood above and dishwasher. From the dining area are French doors overlooking and opening onto the garden. There is an adjacent utility room which also provides separate access to the garden. On the first floor is a large landing that could provide a study area if required. The master bedroom is set to the rear with an attractive ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one with far-reaching views to the front over the village green and countryside beyond. There is also a well-appointed family bathroom. The property benefits from double glazed windows and oil fired central heating.

Externally the principle garden area lies to the side of the house measuring approx. 30ft6 (9.29m) wide x 30ft (9.14m) deep. There is an additional area extending to the rear of approx. 25ft (7.61m) x 10ft (3.05m). A most attractively landscaped and well-maintained garden with paved seating area and lawns with mature borders stocked with a variety of flowering plants, ground covering plants and small trees. There is an additional circular gravelled seating area and a substantial timber shed. The lawns extend to the rear with further borders and a paved path to the remaining side with the oil tank, external Worcester oil fired boiler serving the heating and hot water and a door to the utility room. There are external power sockets and a water supply. To the front vehicular access is gained onto a shingled driveway providing parking for three cars. A paved path leads to the open porch and front door. There is a pretty cottage style front garden with mature beds, a cobbled path and picket fence to the front boundary.

The property is set in a delightful position in the small rural village of Waltham, located in the countryside to the southwest of Canterbury. The surrounding countryside provides lovely walking, riding and cycling and Canterbury is easily accessible and offers a wide range of shopping and leisure facilities plus an impressive range of schools, colleges and universities. High-Speed rail links are available from Canterbury West, Ashford International and Wye stations.