Miles and Barr are offering this spacious detached family home for sale in the highly desirable village of Tyler Hill, Canterbury. Situated only a short distance to two highly regarded independent schools as well as being within walking distance to the University of Kent with easy access via bus to both Canterbury City and Whitstable Town. The property sits within a large corner plot boasting a double storey rear extension giving you a really spacious living room, longer L shaped kitchen as well as an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. However this home has even more scope for expanding, subject to planning permission, meaning this could be your forever home.

The accommodation compromises an entrance porch, hallway with under stair storage cupboards, “L” shaped kitchen, extended living room with a recently fitted log burner and French door opening to the rear garden and a separate dining room.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, the master benefitting from an en-suite with double shower cubicle, family bathroom and a walk in cupboard. Outside, to the front of the property there is a driveway with potential to extend to give private parking for several cars, a garage with electric door for convenience as well as a separate utility room and W.C, although these could do with updating. The garden wraps around the property and is mainly laid to lawn with flower borders and a patio.

The property was built around 1950 with only two family owners since, it has been extremely well maintained and has undergone several improvements including a new combination boiler 4 years ago with a Nest Heating Control. Both the log burner and heating system have been serviced yearly. The kitchen could do with an overhaul, however benefits from a Neff 5 ring hob, Neff Double Oven and a fitted American Style fridge/freezer plumbed in to the mains for instant filtered cold water and a selection of ice.

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Location Summary

Tyler Hill is a small village on the northern outskirts of Canterbury, Kent in England. The population is included in the civil parish of Hackington. The property is situated close to 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 CULTURAL AMENITIES

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 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.

TRANSPORT LINKS

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).

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