Longmete Road, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3

GUIDE PRICE £575,000 TO £625,000

Set within a peaceful rural location, this exceptional barn conversion enjoys far-reaching views across surrounding farmland and orchards. Immaculately presented throughout, the property combines contemporary style with character and offers beautifully designed living spaces ideal for modern family life.

The spacious open-plan ground floor is a standout feature, with two sets of sliding doors that flood the space with natural light while seamlessly connecting the interior to the garden and the picturesque countryside beyond. The stylish contemporary kitchen is fitted with quality units and integrated Neff appliances, complemented by underfloor heating throughout the ground floor for year-round comfort.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a practical utility room, a cloakroom, and excellent built-in storage.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying delightful countryside views. The second bedroom benefits from a dual aspect, while the impressive principal suite features a vaulted ceiling, a dressing room, a luxurious en-suite bathroom, and sliding doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, perfectly positioned to take in the surrounding rural landscape.

Material Information

Construction Type/Materials: Timber Frame construction

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Location Summary

Preston is a quiet village, conveniently situated close to a number of local shops and village pubs. 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.

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).