The Long Hill, Old Wives Lees, Canterbury, CT4

GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000.

Presenting to the market this attractive two/ three bedroom detached bungalow with large gardens, driveway and double garage enjoying a popular location in the heart of Old Wives Lees, a peaceful village conveniently located for access into Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham. The village is surrounded by stunning Kentish countryside, with lots of beautiful walks from your doorstep.

This well-presented bungalow offers spacious accommodation and sits on a substantial plot. The bungalow has great potential, and the current owner has received approval for a planning application to convert the garage into an annexe, along with a single storey extension to create a large open plan kitchen/family room to the rear, which has been approved.

The property welcomes you into a very spacious entrance hall, there are two large double bedrooms to the front, both enjoy a double aspect, and one has built-in wardrobes. Continuing down the hallway, a door to the left leads into a spacious kitchen/diner which has a double oven and five ring gas hob. The kitchen is a lovely bright room, offering plenty of space for cooking and socialising, and is further complimented by a large utility room which has further counter space. Here, you will find space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and there is also a useful WC and a door out to the rear garden. Back out in the hallway and now on the right-hand side, a door takes you into a cosy living room with another door leading into a further reception room which is currently being used as a third bedroom. This room has built-in wardrobes and sliding doors out to a lovely conservatory.

This property has the most glorious rear garden which is mainly laid to lush lawn. It has a patio area, ideal for relaxing and taking a break from gardening whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings. It is set up perfectly for those who love gardening, with a large greenhouse and a variety of fruit trees including fig, pear, apple and plums. There is a shed, as well as a garden cabin at the rear of the garden, both of which have power, with a veranda and patio area, a tranquil little retreat.

There is a double garage, which has a window, and you can access the garage from either the front or from a door from the garden and you have a driveway.

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Location Summary
Old Wives Lees is located on the outskirts of Chilham, high on the North Downs (an area of outstanding natural beauty) and is conveniently situated with a choice of rail links to London via nearby Selling, Canterbury or Ashford International. The village is surrounded by orchards, hop gardens and arable land and from its higher elevations it has beautiful views over hills, woodland and the North Downs. The village has a good community spirit and has a range of social and recreational activities and a preschool in the refurbished village hall.

The village is also served by a village green and a large playing field with a football pitch and basketball court. Primary schools can be found at nearby Chilham, Selling and Sheldwich and a choice of secondary schools at Ashford, Canterbury and Faversham. The village is well placed for access onto the A2/M2 and M20 motorways and for cross channel services. The local bus service links Old Wives Lees with Chilham and Canterbury and a school bus service runs to Ashford.

There are railway stations at nearby Chilham and Selling with fast train connections to London from Canterbury and Faversham and the high speed service from Ashford to St Pancras taking just 38 minutes. Canterbury, Faversham and Ashford also offer a wide range of State and independent schools, along with excellent leisure, recreational and shopping amenities. The Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone (18 miles) provides a regular shuttle service to the Continent, whilst the Port of Dover (22 miles) also provides regular ferry crossings to the Continent.