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About
What You’ll Love: • No onward chain • Two bedroom semi-detached bungalow • Corner plot with a private driveway for two/three cars • Conservatory providing additional living space • Well-proportioned bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes to the main bedroom • Quiet cul-de-sac location • Scope to modernise and personalise • Within easy reach of Canterbury city centre, local shops, schools and bus connections Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow has a lovely sense of practicality about it.
Set on a corner plot with a driveway for two/three cars, it offers single-level living, a good amount of natural light and a layout that is easy to live with from day to day.
At the centre of the home is the living and dining room, with the conservatory opening directly from it.
It gives you a second space to enjoy throughout the year, whether that is somewhere to sit quietly in the morning, read in the afternoon or have the doors open during the warmer months.
The corner position also gives the property a little more breathing space around it than you might expect from a bungalow on a residential close.
Both bedrooms are well proportioned, with the main bedroom benefiting from built-in wardrobes.
Having the bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living accommodation all on one level makes the house particularly straightforward, whether you are looking to downsize, want to avoid stairs or simply like the ease that bungalow living brings.
There is also plenty of scope here to put your own mark on the property.
The kitchen is ready for a modern update and the carpets could be refreshed, while the rest of the home provides a good foundation to work from.
This is not about taking on a major project; it is about making a few changes that can completely change how the house feels and making the choices your own.
Outside, the corner plot provides useful space around the property, while the private driveway gives you parking for two cars.
The property is also being sold chain free and has an EPC rating of C, adding some useful practical advantages to the picture. The location works well for everyday life too.
Chaucer Close is within the CT1 area of Canterbury, with local schools, shops and bus connections nearby, while Canterbury city centre is close enough to enjoy its restaurants, cafés, shops and historic streets whenever you want them.
There is a lot to like here if you are looking for a bungalow in Canterbury that you can make your own.
The layout is already in place, the parking is there, the setting is quiet, and with some thoughtful updating, the property has the potential to feel very different from the moment you first walk through the door.
A viewing is the best way to appreciate the space, the position and what could be achieved here.
**Please note: Some of the photographs have been virtually staged to illustrate the potential of the rooms.
Location highlights *Pilgrims' Way Primary School approximately 0.1–0.2 miles away, making it a genuinely convenient local school option.
*Barton Manor School – around 0.1–0.2 miles away, giving families another nearby education option.
*Local Shops & Convenience – Londis, T.J.Fruitiers and Barton Post Office Stores are all within roughly half a mile. *Sainsbury's – approximately 0.5 miles away for a larger weekly shop.
*Canterbury East Station – around 1.1 miles away, with Canterbury West also accessible for rail connections.
*Canterbury City Centre – close enough for easy access to the city's shops, cafés, restaurants, historic streets and everyday amenities.
*Local Bus Services – several bus stops are located around Pilgrims' Way, Spring Lane and Surrey Road.
*Green Spaces – the wider Canterbury area offers plenty of options for walks and outdoor time, including nearby local green spaces and the city's parks and gardens.
Identification Checks If your offer is accepted on a property marketed by Danny Perez at TAUK, all purchasers will be required to complete id checks.
This is a legal requirement under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. There is a charge for these checks, payable once the offer has been agreed and before the Memorandum of Sale is issued.
Please ask the agent directly for further details. Please note that this fee is non-refundable
Value & comps
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