Property description
As you enter the large hallway you start to appreciate the spacious feel created by the high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms that this first floor apartment has. With plenty of character and period features throughout, the apartment offers something very different to what is currently on the market. There is solid wood flooring throughout the 40 hallway and 20 inner hall. A full range of original cupboards running the length of the hallway include a 3 6 linen press section and hanging wardrobe space which measures 7 4 with large storage space above. The dual aspect living room is a great size, has original floor boards, feature fireplace and French doors (without a balcony) that open up to provide great views of the communal gardens. The kitchen has shaker style units with solid walnut work surfaces, a 1.5 inset porcelain sink and stainless steel mixer tap, a gas hob and Smeg electric cooker. There is also a large sash window overlooking the main hall dome and roof area. Both double bedrooms are accessed via the separate inner hall and also have original fireplaces, sash windows and are carpeted. The bathroom has a free standing roll top bath with shower attachment, a basin with storage underneath, WC and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Tenure The property is leasehold but comes with a share of the freehold.
Local Authority Canterbury City Council 01227 862 000. Kent County Council 0845 247 247.
Council Tax For information held on this property please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands.
Services Mains water, waste, gas and electricity.
Location The property is set in the popular village of Bridge which is located 4.5 miles away from Canterbury city centre. The village offers a comprehensive range of local amenities including mini supermarket, post office, pharmacy, butcher and health centre. There is also a popular primary school and selection of village pubs. The surrounding countryside offers lovely walking and cycling routes. For those in need of retail therapy Canterbury hosts an array of shops and boutiques, along with fine dining and restaurants serving dishes to suit a variety of tastes. For those commuting, Canterbury West train station provides access to London with its high speed service to St Pancras in under an hour, whilst Canterbury East provides a direct route to London Victoria.
Outside This first floor apartment forms part of Bridge Hill House which is a stunning Grade II listed manor house that dates back to 1785. Entrance to the property is via a large entrance hall with flagstone flooring, ornate dome and feature fireplace leading to a wide curved staircase with original cupola to landing area before the apartments entrance. Externally to the front is a sweeping gravel driveway as well as an allocated parking space and plenty of visitor parking spaces. To the rear are the extensive communal gardens that have protected trees.
Property Features :
- PERIOD FEATURES THROUGHOUT
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- ALLOCATED PARKING AND VISITOR PARKING
- SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION
- EXTENSIVE COMMUNAL GARDENS