House For Sale £850,000
A handsome Edwardian home, built around 1901, having been carefully updated and modernised for everyday family living whilst retaining many period features with a contemporary twist.
48 Roper Road is an inviting space with tall ceilings and sash windows providing versatile and deceptively spacious accommodation of approximately just under 1,700 sq foot with 5 bedrooms.
The entrance to the property is approached by a striking decorative brick pathway and manicured courtyard evoking charm and elegance, leading to the attractive recessed stained glass front door.
The home comprises generous entrance hall leading through to a bright, light and spacious sitting room featuring a prominent bay window. There are two original feature fireplaces, sash windows and picture rails with ornate cornicing. This room is dual aspect with access via French doors to the rear garden. The comprehensive kitchen/dining room has soft green Shaker style Appleby units with wooden surfaces and Caple five burner gas hob. From here there is access via bi-fold doors to the rear garden.
To the first floor are three bedrooms with feature fireplaces. The master bedroom has a bay window with front aspect and there is also a family bathroom. On the second floor are two further bedrooms. There are a good number of built-in wardrobes.
Our client has indicated that, subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Consents, there is potential to create further WC/bathroom facilities for the top floor. Additionally, a side return extension could be possible on the ground floor, again, subject to necessary Permissions.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is of an attractive contemporary style along with low level wall, central and side borders with striking ornamental tree.
The private rear garden is of a good size with lawn and delightful patio seating area on which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. At the rear of the garden is a cedar shed along with entry to a shared passageway for further access.
FEATURES
- Entrance Hall
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- 5 Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Attractive front and rear gardens
- Easy access to Canterbury West & city centre.
SITUATION
The property is situated in the delightful, highly regarded Conservation Area of St Dunstan’s, which lies just half a mile west of Canterbury city centre. Local shops are nearby in St. Dunstan’s and the bustling and vibrant city offers excellent shopping, good choice of bars, restaurants and bistros and Marlowe Theatre along with many other cultural interests. There is a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, together with grammar schools, colleges and universities. The property is also within the catchment area of Blean primary school recognised for outstanding Offstead reviews.
Canterbury has two railway stations, with Canterbury West operating the high- speed Javelin train to London St Pancras in just under an hour. Leisure facilities are also good, with a selection of golf courses, swimming pools, sports centre, Championship Cricket and water sports along the coast.
The property is conveniently located for access to the A2 trunk road and M20 giving access to the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton, both of which operate services to the continent, and Ashford International passenger station.
DIRECTIONS
SAT NAV: CT2 7EQ
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
- Local Authority: Canterbury City Council
- Council Tax band: “E” (£TBA for 2023/24)
48 Roper Road is an inviting space with tall ceilings and sash windows providing versatile and deceptively spacious accommodation of approximately just under 1,700 sq foot with 5 bedrooms.
The entrance to the property is approached by a striking decorative brick pathway and manicured courtyard evoking charm and elegance, leading to the attractive recessed stained glass front door.
The home comprises generous entrance hall leading through to a bright, light and spacious sitting room featuring a prominent bay window. There are two original feature fireplaces, sash windows and picture rails with ornate cornicing. This room is dual aspect with access via French doors to the rear garden. The comprehensive kitchen/dining room has soft green Shaker style Appleby units with wooden surfaces and Caple five burner gas hob. From here there is access via bi-fold doors to the rear garden.
To the first floor are three bedrooms with feature fireplaces. The master bedroom has a bay window with front aspect and there is also a family bathroom. On the second floor are two further bedrooms. There are a good number of built-in wardrobes.
Our client has indicated that, subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Consents, there is potential to create further WC/bathroom facilities for the top floor. Additionally, a side return extension could be possible on the ground floor, again, subject to necessary Permissions.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is of an attractive contemporary style along with low level wall, central and side borders with striking ornamental tree.
The private rear garden is of a good size with lawn and delightful patio seating area on which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. At the rear of the garden is a cedar shed along with entry to a shared passageway for further access.
FEATURES
- Entrance Hall
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- 5 Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Attractive front and rear gardens
- Easy access to Canterbury West & city centre.
SITUATION
The property is situated in the delightful, highly regarded Conservation Area of St Dunstan’s, which lies just half a mile west of Canterbury city centre. Local shops are nearby in St. Dunstan’s and the bustling and vibrant city offers excellent shopping, good choice of bars, restaurants and bistros and Marlowe Theatre along with many other cultural interests. There is a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, together with grammar schools, colleges and universities. The property is also within the catchment area of Blean primary school recognised for outstanding Offstead reviews.
Canterbury has two railway stations, with Canterbury West operating the high- speed Javelin train to London St Pancras in just under an hour. Leisure facilities are also good, with a selection of golf courses, swimming pools, sports centre, Championship Cricket and water sports along the coast.
The property is conveniently located for access to the A2 trunk road and M20 giving access to the Port of Dover, Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton, both of which operate services to the continent, and Ashford International passenger station.
DIRECTIONS
SAT NAV: CT2 7EQ
PROPERTY INFORMATION
- Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
- Local Authority: Canterbury City Council
- Council Tax band: “E” (£TBA for 2023/24)
