St Augustines Road, Canterbury

An exquisite Edwardian four-bedroom family home with an enchanting garden, situated on one of South Canterbury's most prestigious roads, a short walk from the City Centre and close to excellent secondary schools including both Langton Grammar Schools and St. Anselm's. The property offers just over 1800 sq.ft of well-designed accommodation which is flourishing with period features such as exposed brick fireplaces, stripped wooden floorboards and the most beautiful wooden bay windows to the front. It offers spacious and practical accommodation, with plenty of space to host friends and come together as a family but provides a number of separate rooms including a large garden studio, where family members can work, study and enjoy some alone time. The property has a wonderful, warm feeling about it and the current owners have thoroughly enjoyed bringing up their children here, who have particularly enjoyed having the convenience of their schools and the City Centre within walking distance.

The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall, with wooden floorboards which continue through to the sitting room and family room. The ground floor layout flows beautifully, with a stunning kitchen/diner to the rear, which is open to a family room, a second sitting room which has an attractive brick fireplace. The kitchen/diner is such a wonderful room to spend time in. Its wooden panelled windows and stable door allow views out to the established garden and give it a charming, rustic feel. It really does feel as though you could be in the countryside, easily forgetting that the City Centre is a short distance away. It has vaulted ceilings and gets plenty of sunlight due to its southerly aspect. The kitchen has a range of traditional units with wooden worktops and there is space for a large cooker and dishwasher.

Off the kitchen you will find a useful study or hobby room, with convenient laundry facilities, which leads back into the hallway. To the front, there is a delightful sitting room which features the original wooden bay window which is fitted with bespoke double glazing. You also have a brick fireplace, with an open fire, perfect for hunkering down in the upcoming winter evenings. Back out in the hallway, a door allows access down to a useful cellar which the owners currently use as an office.

Stairs rise to a spacious first floor landing, with doors leading to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are good sized doubles and the third is a generous single. The double bedroom to the front features a charming wooden bay window with frosted glass for privacy and both bedrooms to the rear enjoy lovely views out to the garden. The fourth bedroom is a peaceful room, a large double bedroom commanding the top floor which has its own dressing room and a modern, en-suite bathroom.

OUTSIDE:

The property has the most glorious rear garden which is well established and comes alive during the spring and summer months. It has an exceptional variety of fruit trees which include apple, fig and pear, as well as other mature trees providing delicate shade. There is a large patio area off the kitchen, perfect for enjoying meals out in the garden and you have a charming, decked area further up, next to a small pond, which has a pergola and is adorned in climbing plants, a tranquil spot for a bit of escapism. There is a brick-built BBQ area to the rear of the garden and a double wooden shed providing storage.

At the end of the garden, you will find a large garden studio with French doors. This is a fantastic, versatile space which offers an area to run a business from home, or for the children to use. It benefits from air conditioning, electricity and running water.

To the front of the property, you will find a large, paved driveway offering ample off-street parking.

LOCATION:

The property is situated in the highly desirable area of South Canterbury and St. Augustine's is one of the areas most prestigious roads. It has a peaceful, residential feel to it yet within a short walk, you will find yourself in Canterbury's vibrant City Centre which offers a diverse mix of independent shops, eateries, galleries and museums.

South Canterbury is known for its well-regarded schools, including both Langton Grammar Schools, Barton Court Grammar, St. Anselm's and the new Barton Manor School, all of which are within walking distance to the property. You also have Canterbury College and the University of Creative Arts a short walk away. There are good primary schools close by as well as nurseries.

The area is also a popular choice amongst medical professionals, with South Canterbury being home to both the Kent & Canterbury Hospital and Chaucer Hospital. It is also well known due to the famous Spitfire Cricket Ground, which when the cricket isn't on, hosts a number of fantastic events from summer concerts to fireworks. You have excellent amenities close by, including a large Waitrose supermarket and there is a primary school and nursery.

South Canterbury also offers easy access to beautiful countryside to the South and East of Canterbury, with numerous pretty villages nearby including Bridge. These offer some stunning countryside walks and quaint, cosy pubs giving you that perfect balance between city and country living

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band D

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