House For Sale £290,000
Property Description: Perfect for a young family or those looking to get onto the property ladder is this spacious three bedroom home is located on the outskirts of Canterbury. The city centre is easily accessible by foot at just over 1 mile away, as well as the two mainline train stations - both of which have services to London. Just behind the property is part of the famous North Downs Way which is a trail a total of 153 miles of picturesque walks with Canterbury's walk being the most famous for its pilgrims trail between Winchester and Canterbury. The property itself has been extended to provide additional living space for a growing family. The light kitchen has plenty of wall and base units with splashback tiling surrounding and a door leading to the lean-to and outdoor storage. The spacious living room and dining room have double aspect windows allowing plenty of natural light in. There is an additional reception room which could be ideal as a separate dining room, children's play room or additional bedroom for the extended family. Upstairs are three good size bedrooms and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The low maintenance rear garden is fully enclosed and is mainly paved and shingle.
Location: Wife of Bath Hill is located on the London Road Estate on the outskirts of Canterbury. The city centre is 1.1 miles away with buses running into the city every ten minutes. Both train stations are within walking distance of the central area of the city, with both lines having links to London Victoria and the High Speed service to St Pancras.
The property backs onto the famous, picturesque, North Downs Way which is a trail that cuts across the South East of England. The North Downs Way National Trail offers walkers 153 miles (246 km) of spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and glorious countryside, easily accessible from London.
Running from Farnham in Surrey to Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent, the trail passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs. The trail also weaves along the famous Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury, so you can walk in the footsteps of 1000s of pilgrims from around the world.
Nearby is the picturesque village of Harbledown, steeped in history with a vibrant community spirit just a mile from Canterbury city centre. It is home to St Nicholas’s Hospital and Church which is thought to be England's first leper hospital. Founded in c.1084 by the Archbishop of Canterbury 'Lanfranc', it was converted into Alms-houses in 1840. The Old Coach & Horses public house is a former coach house on the ancient London to Canterbury road, providing visitors with traditional ale and fantastic food. For those wishing to soak in the country air, there are plenty of good walking routes across the Kentish countryside right on the doorstep. For those needing to commute, there are two train stations in Canterbury, both of which have links to London Victoria. Canterbury West Station is 1 mile away and has a high-speed service that takes you to London St Pancras in under an hour. Harbledown is also the right side of Canterbury if you are looking for easy access to London via the A2/M2.
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Council Tax: Band B (correct as of June 2023). To check council tax for this property, please refer to
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
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