2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Present this beautiful grade 2 listed riverside cottage originally built in 1883. Nestled in an exclusive mews-style development just off Stour Street within the City Walls, this treasured home offers someone both peace and tranquillity whilst being just moments from the High Street.

The property welcomes you into a bright porch with a glass roof which allows natural light to flood in. Downstairs accommodates a small entrance hall where you will find a useful WC/utility room on your right and another door to your left opening into a lovely kitchen/diner which is finished beautifully with a large sash window, which lets plenty of light from the porch in.

The kitchen has contemporary style units with a marble-effect worktop and a ceramic sink. There is an integrated dishwasher, electric double oven with a gas hob, space for a full standing fridge/freezer and there is space in the utility room for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Leading on, you will find a wonderful sitting room which features an attractive cast-iron fireplace with alcove shelving and storage. The space underneath the stairs has been cleverly used, displaying a built-in shelving and entertainment unit. A lovely feature of this room is the rear door which opens out to the attractive garden.

Upstairs, you will find two double bedrooms which have back-to-back wardrobe space and the bathroom. The back bedroom features a cast-iron fireplace and has a beautiful outlook over the river. The bathroom is generous in size and has a contemporary suite which includes a bath as well as a separate shower cubicle.

The cottage benefits from an attractive landscaped garden which backs onto the river, where you can enjoy watching the ducks, paddle boarders and river punts float by. It has two red-brick patio areas, one of which is at the end of the garden which is an especially sunny spot, perfect for lounging and enjoying the last of the afternoon sun.

The area has a wonderful sense of community, with a friendly residents' association making it an enjoyable, safe place to live.

There is an allocated parking space to the front of the property, which is just a few steps from your front door.


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Location Summary
The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).