Rose Acre, Trenley Drive, Canterbury, CT3 4AW

This immaculate four-bedroom house lies just to the east of Canterbury, Kent.

Inside, a series of versatile living spaces are bathed in light from swathes of vertical glazing, including a vast kitchen and dining area with views of the gardens beyond.

The house has been built according to German 'Hanse Haus' standards, and has an array of eco credentials, including an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating and triple glazing throughout.

The Building Finished in Siberian larch and white render, the house has been designed with energy efficiency at its core.

It has an mvr heating system and advanced insulation and runs entirely on electricity. There are also solar panels on the roof.

A car charging point lies on the driveway too, and parking for several cars. The Tour A gated entrance opens onto a private gravelled driveway at the front of the house.

A paved path leads to the front door, opening to reveal a light-filled entrance hall.

To one side, an expansive drawing room is illuminated by glazing on three sides and has sliding doors onto the garden.

A log burner set into a fireplace is perfect for hunkering down on cooler evenings. Across the hall, a serene sitting room has corner glazing with access to the front garden.

A vast kitchen and dining area is bathed in light from a series of vertical windows. The bespoke kitchen has Staron work surfaces and appliances by Samsung.

A pantry with additional cabinetry lies adjacent. The sitting area, which is partitioned from the rest of the space, is well-suited for reclining after dinner.

On this floor, there is also a shower room, a cloakroom and a utility room with outdoor access.

A bespoke open-tread staircase rises to the first floor, where a landing gallery has elevated views towards the front of the house.

The principal bedroom has a magnificent double-height vaulted ceiling and spectacular views across the garden.

An attached dressing area has full-height fitted storage, and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.

There are three additional double bedrooms; one has an en suite shower room, while the other two share a shower room on this floor.

There is also a large linen room upstairs with additional storage and plumbing capabilities. A detached garage sits next to the house with ample space for two cars.

There is also a separate office with a shower ensuite that could easily be configured as an additional bedroom. The laundry room is accessible from the garage.

Outdoor Space The house is surrounded by carefully maintained gardens to the front and rear.

Largely laid to lawn, the space is bordered by neat hedges and is home to a variety of fruit trees, including apple, quince and plum.

At one end is a peaceful summer house, while another has a greenhouse and a vegetable garden.

A large paved terrace close to the house is perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, given its proximity to the kitchen.

The Area The house lies in a quiet residential area approximately a 10-minute drive away from Canterbury.

A world unesco site, it is renowned as a cultural centre and for its excellent places to eat and shop.

Particular attractions include The Marlow Theatre, Lilford Gallery, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, and the beautiful Westgate water gardens, to be experienced on foot or by punt.

There is also a Curzon Cinema annexed to Westgate Hall, a much-loved community centre and event space.

The city has a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, including local favourites such as The Goods Shed, the Fordwich Arms, Kitch and the Refectory Kitchen.

Canterbury Lawn Tennis Club is a few minutes’ drive from the house, as is Canterbury Golf Club.

There are endless opportunities for exploring nature in the local area, including Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, offering some of the best bird watching in the country, and Chequers Wood.

Home to the independent King’s School, Canterbury, the city also has excellent grammar schools, Barton Court and Simon Langton.

Canterbury West rail station is a 16-minute drive away and runs fast services to St Pancras in just under an hour.