Nargate Street, Littlebourne

Rebuilt and significantly extended in recent years, this striking home combines confident modern architecture with beautifully balanced, light-filled interiors. Offering over 1,900 sq ft of versatile accommodation, it is a property designed as much for the way we live today as for how we want to feel at home.

From the moment you step inside, the sense of space is immediate. A wide entrance hall opens into an impressive open-plan living and dining room, where engineered oak flooring flows seamlessly underfoot. The eye is drawn to a sculptural curved staircase, which wraps elegantly around a circular central core a distinctive architectural feature that discreetly houses a ground floor shower room and the family bathroom above.

The main living area is bathed in natural light, with expansive glazing and bi-folding doors that open onto a generous outdoor patio area. The sitting area enjoys a contemporary log-burning style gas stove, creating a cosy focal point in contrast to the home's crisp, modern lines. A tucked-away study area offers an ideal work-from-home space without compromising the openness of the design and there is spacious floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards offering ample storage.

Beyond the living/dining space, you will find an equally impressive kitchen/breakfast room which features floor-to-ceiling sloping windows, framing views of the garden. The kitchen features sleek cabinetry and integrated appliances including two NEFF ovens, a dishwasher and two fridge/freezers. An added benefit is the air conditioning unit to ensure comfort during the summer months. A separate utility room keeps day-to-day tasks out of sight.

Crucial for modern family life, the ground floor offers a double bedroom with an adjacent shower room, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living or those seeking long-term flexibility. Also on the ground floor, you will find a versatile snug, which could be used as a separate home office or a second living room.

Upstairs, three further double bedrooms are arranged around the central staircase. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room. The second bedroom features a striking picture window which allows stunning views of the garden, river and countryside beyond. It also has fitted wardrobes. Both the primary and second bedrooms benefit from air conditioning providing comfort during the summer months. These also act as heaters if a quick burst of additional heat is required during the winter The family bathroom is sleek and stylish, complete with an oval bath set beneath a skylight that draws in soft, natural light. Underfloor heating runs throughout the entirety of the property providing efficient and evenly distributed warmth underfoot. This is zonal with separate thermostats.

OUTSIDE:

To the front, the property benefits from and in-and-out drive way providing ample parking for four/five cars. The rear garden is a wonderful size and provides a truly idyllic outside space to enjoy year-round. It is well established mainly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and raised beds. A broad terrace immediately behind the house is ideal for entertaining, while further down the garden a raised decked seating area overlooks a delightful chalk stream behind.

This tranquil stretch of water is a true highlight a place where children can paddle and watch the ducklings glide past and where adults can unwind to the gentle sound of flowing water. It is a rare and enchanting backdrop that truly elevates the setting, making this home feel exceptionally special.

LOCATION:

Littlebourne is a charming, highly sought-after village situated just four miles east of Canterbury. The village offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including a village store and post office, traditional pub, village hall, doctor's surgery, and a number of active community groups that help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For young families, there is a highly regarded Littlebourne Primary School, a CofE school which offers a nurturing and welcoming environment for young children. For older children, Canterbury offers an excellent selection of well-rated secondary schools with a mix of grammar, comprehensive and private schools.

Residents of the village enjoy easy access to open countryside and riverside walks, with the Little Stour River, local nature trails and Howletts Wild Animal Park all close by. The historic city of Canterbury is approximately a 15-minute drive away and offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions, along with the high-speed service to London St. Pancras. For weekend outgoings, the surrounding countryside and coastal towns of Whitstable, Sandwich and Deal are also within easy reach and offer a variety of activities and further shopping opportunities.

Littlebourne truly offers the perfect blend of country living and modern convenience an ideal location for those seeking a quality family home in an attractive Kentish village

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band E

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.