The Forstal, Preston, Canterbury
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Spacious 4/5-bedroom detached bungalow located on a quiet no-through road in a desirable village
- Offers generous accommodation with scope for modernisation and improvement
- Three well-proportioned reception rooms, including a rear sitting room with garden views
- Front garden with driveway parking leading to a detached garage
- Rear garden approx. 0.34 acres with established trees/shrubs and open countryside views
- Preston village offers a church, pub, shop, and an ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED-rated primary school
- Excellent countryside walks, cycling, nature reserves, beaches, and strong transport links to Canterbury, Sandwich, East Kent coast, and London
Description
Situated in a desirable village location on a quiet no-through road, this spacious 4/5-bedroom detached bungalow offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a home with potential. The property provides generous accommodation throughout and would now benefit from some modernisation and improvement, allowing the next owner to create their ideal home.
The layout includes three well-proportioned reception rooms, with the sitting room to the rear and enjoying delightful views over the garden and fields beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, with space for appliances and leads through to a breakfast room. A useful utility room, cloakroom and study/bedroom 5 add further practicality.
The bedrooms are located to the right-hand side of the entrance hall, two of which include built-in wardrobes, and bedroom one benefits from an en-suite shower room.
Outside, the bungalow is set behind its front garden. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage. The rear garden is of a good size, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of established trees and shrubs, and enjoys wonderful open views. Overall the plot measures approximately 0.34 acres.
This rarely available bungalow presents a superb chance to purchase a home in a sought-after village, with space, potential and attractive surroundings.
Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, Preston is a picturesque village surrounded by rolling farmland and orchards, the village offers a peaceful rural setting while still being within easy reach of Canterbury, Sandwich, and the East Kent coast.
At the heart of the village is the beautiful St. Mildred’s Church and a welcoming village pub, shop and a popular primary school currently rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding area offers idyllic walking and cycling routes, as well as easy access to nearby nature reserves and beaches. Excellent transport links by road and make it simple to reach London or explore the rest of Kent, while Canterbury’s historic city centre with its vibrant shopping, dining, and cultural scene is just a short drive away.
Brochures
Linden, The Forstal, Preston.pdfBrochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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