Guildford Road, Canterbury

A delightful three-bedroom period home with a wonderful garden, within a short walk of the City Centre. The property has a warm ambiance and is brimming with character including ornate open fireplaces in both reception rooms, attractive plaster mouldings and stripped wooden floorboards. Guildford Road is a sought-after road in Wincheap, lined with attractive period houses and is within a short walk of Canterbury's vibrant High Street and a very good primary school.

The property has an attractive bay-fronted façade and a brick, arched porch frames the front door which opens into an entrance hallway. Downstairs, you have two good-sized reception rooms, both of which feature open fireplaces and stripped wooden floorboards. The sitting room has alcove shelving either side of the chimney breast and there is a large storage cupboard underneath the stairs. A doorway from the dining room leads to a good-sized, galley style kitchen with chequered patterned flooring. The kitchen is modern and has a range of grey cabinets offering ample storage and there is an integrated oven with a gas hob and there is space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and washing machine. The kitchen then leads through to a rear porch, which has a door opening to a modern fitted bathroom which features a bath with a rainfall shower over.

On the first floor, you will find three good-sized bedrooms. The main bedroom is to the front of the property and has a large bay window, allowing plenty of natural light to flood in. The middle bedroom is also a generous double and both rooms have charming, white feature fireplaces and built-in storage. The third bedroom is a generous single although it would easily house a small double bed.

OUTSIDE:

The property features the most charming garden which has a south-westerly aspect meaning you will be able to enjoy plenty of afternoon and evening sunshine. The garden is extremely private and has an abundance of attractive trees which provide welcome shade on those hot summer days. There are two fruit trees and a rewilding area to the rear which the hedgehogs are extremely grateful for! There is a patio area, currently displaying an array of potted plants and you have a greenhouse. It is the perfect outdoor space for those who love to potter in their garden, and want to have a go at growing their own veg.

LOCATION:

The area of Wincheap has become very sought-after, offering an eclectic mix of long-standing independent shops and cafes. It is a short stroll into the City Centre where you have an endless choice of things to do. If you have a penchant for the Arts, Canterbury offers a fantastic selection of theatres including the treasured Marlowe Theatre, where you can take in a ballet, musical or evening comedy and there are plenty of galleries around displaying some excellent local and national works. You also have the wonderful Curzon cinema, which shows a mix of Hollywood blockbusters and independent films, perfect for a date night!

Both East and West Stations are within walking distance, the East Station taking around 10 minutes to walk to. Both offer direct services to London, with the West offering the high-speed service to London St. Pancras. The area also offers easy access onto the A2/M2 commuter route to London and the coastal towns.

There is a good primary school within a short walk of the property (6-minute walk) and Canterbury offers an excellent selection of secondary schools including grammar, comprehensive and private

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band C

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