Riverside Close, Canterbury, CT4

Charming Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment with Garage and Driveway – No Chain - Owns The Freehold

Located in the heart of the picturesque village of Bridge, this two bedroom ground floor apartment presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a home with scope for modernisation. Offered with no onward chain and freehold tenure, the property comes complete with a private garage, driveway parking, and a small, attractive front garden featuring mature shrubs and raised flower beds.

Situated within Riverside Close, the apartment enjoys a peaceful yet central location, within easy walking distance to the village’s excellent range of amenities. These include a health centre, pharmacy, dentist, mini market, hairdresser, tea room, and an array of popular public houses. Bridge is also home to the award-winning Pig Hotel & Restaurant and the Michelin starred Bridge Arms, making it a sought after and vibrant place to live.

The property has recently been redecorated throughout in a neutral palette, offering a fresh canvas for further updates. The interior features a generously sized sitting/dining room, which opens onto a compact kitchen, ideal for upgrading to modern tastes. A central hallway leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms one with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom. A large store cupboard provides additional storage.

Externally, the property benefits from a private garage (15'6" x 7'9") with up and over door and an adjacent driveway, offering convenient off road parking.

Bridge lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a few miles from the historic city of Canterbury, renowned for its shopping, culture, and the Marlowe Theatre. Excellent transport links include regular bus services and high-speed rail connections to London St Pancras in around 60 minutes.

Whether you’re a first time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this well located property offers fantastic potential to create a comfortable home in a truly desirable setting.

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Location Summary
The property is situated within 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 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.

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).