Penny Black Cottage, 20, High Street, Canterbury, CT3 1ST

For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £250,000 plus Reservation Fee.

Set in the village of Littlebourne, this delightful Grade II listed property combines period charm with comfortable living.

The inviting living room boasts a beautiful feature fireplace, creating a warm and characterful focal point.

To the rear of the home, the spacious kitchen/diner offers ample room for cooking and entertaining, with a door opening directly onto the private garden, perfect for relaxing or al fresco dining.

Upstairs, you will find two well-proportioned bedrooms. One of the bedrooms enjoys an impressive mezzanine level, ideal for use as a study, reading nook or additional storage.

The floor is completed by the main family bathroom. Additional benefits include allocated parking to the rear, ensuring convenience for residents.

The property is also being offered with no forward chain, providing a smooth and hassle-free purchase opportunity.

This unique home is perfect for those seeking character, charm and village living, early viewing is highly recommended.

Auctioneer Comments: This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period.

Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £7,080 inc VAT.

This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.

Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.

These services are optional. These details are yet to be approved by the vendor.

Identification checks Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check.

This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued.

This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary The picturesque village of Littlebourne is located 4 miles East of Canterbury and can be accessed from the A257 or via Bekesbourne Lane.

Littlebourne has a regular village bus service running from Sandwich to Canterbury, which is the main city in this region.

Littlebourne has a village store, public houses and a well regarded primary school. On the outskirts of the village is Howletts Wild animal park.

For those in need of retail therapy Canterbury hosts an array of shops, boutiques and restaurants serving dishes from across the globe.

For those wishing to commute, the nearest train station's are Bekesbourne (2.1 miles) and Canterbury East (4.6 miles).

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.

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) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).

Entrance Hall Lounge (17' 3" x 8' 6") Kitchen/ Diner (15' 4" x 13' 9") First Floor Bedroom (9' 8" x 8' 8") Bathroom Bedroom 3.30 x 3.15m Loft Room (10' 2" x 7' 10")