3-bedroom semi-detached house · CT3 3HH
For saleListed 22 days
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About
Situated in the popular village of Aylesham, this well looked after three bedroom semi detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, together with driveway parking, a long rear garden and a useful additional loft room.
On the ground floor, the property features an entrance hall leading into a separate lounge, providing a comfortable reception space away from the main living areas.
To the rear is the kitchen and dining room, with the two spaces open to each other to create a sociable area for family life and entertaining. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from a loft room, which was created around 2001 and has previously been used as both a home office and playroom.
This provides valuable additional space and offers flexibility for a variety of uses. Outside, the property benefits from a driveway to the front, providing convenient off road parking.
The rear garden is a particular feature, offering an impressive length and plenty of space for families, entertaining or those with an interest in gardening.
The property was built during the 1940s/50s and has been carefully maintained by the current owners, retaining the character of a traditional family home while providing practical accommodation for modern living.
Aylesham is a popular village with a good range of local amenities, including shops, schools, leisure facilities and a railway station, while also offering easy access to Canterbury, Dover and the surrounding Kent countryside.
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Please note that this charge is non-refundable. Location Summary Aylesham is a thriving village, with a central Co-Op, own butchers, a primary school and newly built medical and leisure centre.
Aylesham has a lot of green space, including play areas for children of all ages.
The village is a 10 minute drive, or a short train or bus journey from Canterbury, allowing easy access to a wealth of secondary schools and excellent shopping and recreational facilities.
Surrounding the village is typical Kent countryside, with rolling hills, hedgerows and outstanding views across the Elham Valley.
The property is situated within 6 miles of 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 recently refurbished 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.
Aylesham has its own station with links to Canterbury East, Faversham, Dover and London Victoria with also a high speed link out of Canterbury.
Canterbury also 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).
Entrance Hall Living Room (14' 9" x 13' 11") Kitchen (18' 1" x 8' 0") Dining Area (5' 8" x 5' 8") WC First Floor Bedroom (8' 0" x 7' 5") Bedroom (11' 0" x 10' 4") Bedroom (9' 8" x 8' 11") Bathroom Attic Room (11' 1" x 9' 1") External Garden Driveway
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