Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2

A splendid example of a Victorian property, with an exquisite finish throughout, this property has been sympathetically restored to provide a beautiful family home and is within walking distance of Canterbury West Station and only a short walk to the City Centre.

This Victorian property, which is believed to have older origins has been imaginatively altered to provide an interesting and contemporary layout.

The owners have mastered retaining the original character of the property throughout, but allowing it to evolve and keep up with the times. Set back from the road, you enter the property through a period-designed yet modern porch. From here you step into a spacious hall, where you can appreciate the light coming in through the fine stained glass window and notice that this area leads in all directions to the heart of the home.

The ground floor flows throughout to provide a well thought out and stylish area perfect for entertaining and bringing the garden into play.

The kitchen/breakfast room, with the focal island, then opens to the family room, beyond to the dining room and then the sitting room. This is cleverly designed with concealed doors, to shut off and enjoy some cosy peace and quiet, or open to bring into play the whole area, and this is where the natural light floods in from above and from the delightful garden beyond.

Downstairs there is also a cloakroom, large study with additional walk-in storage space and a pantry/utility room just off the kitchen.

Upstairs is a long landing with four well-proportioned bedrooms which are light and airy with sash windows. All primary windows to the front of the house are double glazed with additional secondary glazing, whilst all primary windows to the rear of the house have been replaced with Iroko hardwood and double glazing. Upstairs is a long landing with four well proportioned bedrooms which are light and airy with the sash windows.

The master bedroom, with its dual aspect windows has the benefit of an en-suite shower room.

On the second floor are a further two large attic rooms. There is also a large loft area.

The garden is an absolute joy and provides a peaceful haven, having been lovingly maintained by the owners. Firstly there is the sociable hardwood decking area, with a pergola covered in Wisteria, perfect for enjoying those balmy summer evenings. The main garden is laid to lawn, but is bordered by established beds, trees and a rockery.

To the rear of the garden is a shed providing storage. There is also rather unexpectedly a sauna.

To the front of the property there is ample parking on the resin-bound drive.

St Dunstan’s and this part of Canterbury is understandably popular. Within walking distance is Canterbury West Station, with high-speed rail connections to London inside one hour. The convenient road links with easy access to the A2/M2 corridor. Nearby are some of the best primary and public schools, Kent College and University of Kent, as well as some of the best of the City’s parks and outdoor spaces.