5 Bed Detached House For Sale Shalmsford Road, Canterbury, CT4

Offered for sale for the first time in 55 years the property is located on a country lane, surrounded by beautiful farmland and rolling countryside, on the edge of the sought after picturesque village of Chilham. The property is accessed by a short private road that leads to a gated driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, and an integral double garage.

Downstairs the property features a good size living room with access to the rear garden, leading onto a great size home office. The dining room has French doors that open out into the garden at the side of the house and also connects to the kitchen. The downstairs also features a shower room, utility room, and the fifth bedroom.

Upstairs you have the primary bedroom with views over the beautiful Stour valley, the remaining three good sized bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

The house does need modernisation but would make a superb house for the expanding family .Unusually for a village location, we understand that this property has mains drainage and Gas along with Solar panels installed on the roof and battery storage to help reduce your energy  bills.

The surrounding area

The property sits in an elevated position overlooking the Stour river valley, between the popular villages of Chilham and Chartham. Chilham is a picturesque village, with a beautiful village square in front of the gates of Chilham castle, hosting a popular village pub called the Woolpack.

Chilham has a station with connections to Canterbury and Ashford, where the Javelin high-speed service is available to St Pancras speeding you to London in as little as 38 minutes.

The village is well placed for access onto the A2/M2 and M20 motorways and for cross channel services. The local bus service links Chilham with Canterbury and Ashford.

The local area offers a great choice of both primary and secondary education options for families, with both private and grammar school options available in Canterbury along with great higher education options with two Universities, and a college.

Close by

The medieval city of Canterbury is approximately eight miles away. Canterbury is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a bustling city centre offering a wide array of High Street brands alongside independent retailers, cafes, international restaurants, and the Whitefriars Shopping Centre. It features private and grammar schools, two high ranked universities, and lots of leisure facilities including the renowned Marlow Theatre and the new Riverside Leisure Development featuring a new cinema.

The bustling town of Ashford is approximately 9 miles away, with a fantastic outlet centre featuring some amazing brands, and plenty of leisure amenities.Disclaimer
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(c) Any appliances, equipment, installations, fixtures, fittings or services at the property have not been tested by us and we therefore cannot verify they are in working order or fit for purpose.