4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Charming Grade II listed detached property in the pretty town of Fordwich just outside Canterbury
- Wealth of period features throughout including exposed beams, brickwork & Inglenook fireplaces
- Spacious GF accommodation with living room, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room & study
- 4 good size bedrooms; large principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes & ensuite shower room
- Family shower room, additional WC & GF cloakroom
- Outbuilding/studio currently being used as a gym & utility room. Potential to convert into an annexe as there is a shower room & kitchen
- Classic English walled garden overlooking the church
- Garage with electric door & secure gated driveway parking for 4 cars
- 0.5 miles from Sturry train station with direct high speed links to London & access to the coast
- Beautiful surrounding area on the River Stour, with 2 fantastic pubs including the Michelin Star 'Fordwich Arms'
Property Description: Guide Price £850,000 - £900,000. This delightful four bedroom, Grade II listed detached house is the oldest property in the picturesque town of Fordwich, dating back to the 14th Century. The property has a wealth of character and charm with period features throughout including exposed beams, brickwork, and inglenook fireplaces.
The generous ground floor living accommodation has ample space for relaxation and flexible family living. The large open plan kitchen/breakfast room is a great space for cooking and dining with a good size breakfast bar and plenty of room for a dining table and chairs. The kitchen has an electric oven and a five burner hob, an integrated dishwasher and a larder providing plenty of additional storage. The impressive living/dining room has a large Inglenook fireplace creating a beautiful focal point and plenty of space for all of the family to relax. There is also a separate study, perfect for those needing space to work from home and a useful ground floor cloakroom.
Upstairs, there are four impressive bedrooms; three doubles and one good size single, each with character and original features. The large principal bedroom has a double fitted wardrobe and an ensuite shower room, creating a private retreat for the lucky occupant. There is also a family shower room and additional WC.
The outbuilding/studio is a fabulous addition to this property. Currently being used as a gym and utility room, with a shower and a kitchen area this space has the potential to be converted into an annexe, allowing a range of possibilities for extended family living or hosting guests.
Outside: The well established and classic English walled rear garden is a true delight with a large lawn, a patio and plenty of mature trees and shrubs creating privacy. Overlooking the charming church, this peaceful outdoor haven is perfect for enjoying sunny afternoons, alfresco dining, or simply unwinding after a long day. There is garage with an electric door and secure gated driveway parking for four cars.
Location: Fordwich is a beautiful and ancient port on the River Great Stour, two miles downstream from the City of Canterbury in Kent. Fordwich is officially the smallest town in Britain and although having never boasted more than a few hundred inhabitants, its right to style itself a town dates from 1184, when King Henry II granted it a Merchant Gild Charter, reflecting its importance as the de facto port for Canterbury. There are two fantastic pubs in Fordwich: The George & Dragon Pub - serving wholesome, traditional pub food in a pub dating back to the 1500’s. And The Fordwich Arms, which is located next to the pretty River Stour and is firmly established as one of the country’s best restaurants currently holding a Michelin Star. Fordwich is only half a mile from Sturry Train Station which has direct links to London on the High Speed as well as to the coast. Canoe Wild is a great spot for water sport enthusiasts (or those wishing to learn) with canoe and kayak experiences up and down the River Stour. Fordwich Lakes is a stunning landscape and is perfect for the keen Carp angler. Excellent schooling is located around Canterbury, Sturry and Fordwich including the well renowned Junior Kings School.
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Council Tax: Band G (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council[use Contact Agent Button]. Kent County Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Services: Gas central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity. For broadband and mobile coverage, we advise you check your providers website or refer to an online checker.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession.
Additional Property Notes: Timber framed with painted brick infilling partly refaced in brick. There is a step up into the property and into the garden and an internal staircase up to the bedrooms. There is driveway parking for 4 cars next to the property.
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