Oxford Road, Canterbury

Guide price £350,000 - £375,000. EPC awaited.

An elegantly presented three-bedroom Victorian home, full of timeless period charm, situated in Wincheap, a short walk from the city centre. Wincheap is a vibrant neighbourhood which has a welcoming, family-friendly community with a well-regarded primary school. It is a well-connected area, offering excellent access into the city centre, the hospital and superb transport links via the A2/M2 and the A28.

Beautifully presented throughout, the property is filled with charming period features, warm and inviting interiors and thoughtfully designed spaces. From the inviting sitting room with its exposed brick fireplace to the elegant shaker-style kitchen and beautifully landscaped garden, every space has been thoughtfully updated while retaining the warm and personality that makes period homes so special.

Set back from the pavement, the property has an attractive red brick façade and walled front garden with a gate opening to a chequered tiled pathway leading to an arched doorway which frames the front door beautifully. This then opens into an entrance hallway with attractive tiled flooring, providing space for hanging coats and storing shoes. A door to the left opens into an elegant sitting room which is bathed in natural light from the attractive bay window, complete with plantation shutters. It`s an inviting space, centred around an exposed brick chimney breast framing a bio ethanol burning stove, which the owners have advised they are likely to take with them. There is wooden cabinetry fitted within the alcoves providing storage.

The entrance hallway then opens into a generous dining room, providing excellent space for family dining and entertaining and benefits from a practical layout with direct access into the kitchen. Here, you will also find useful fitted storage cupboards underneath the stairs. The kitchen is beautifully finished in timeless shaker design, the rich wooden work surfaces creating a striking contrast with the deep blue cabinetry. There is an elegant Belfast sink and a range cooker as well as an integrated dishwasher, washing machine, drinks cooler and there is space for a large American-style fridge/freezer. It`s a wonderfully bright space, also with a door providing direct access to the garden.

Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom is to the front and is a peaceful room which enjoys an abundance of natural light from the two sash windows framed by shutters. There is a built-in cupboard to one side of the chimney breast. The second room is also a double and benefits from a good amount of built-in storage including a double wardrobe and additional cupboard, while the third bedroom is a single, ideal for a child`s bedroom or a home office. Completing the first floor is a beautifully appointed bathroom. A stylish vanity unit with wash basin and brushed brass fittings is complemented by elegant stone-effect tiling surrounding the bath with shower over.

Outside, the garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a wonderful outdoor space for both relaxing and entertaining. A generous paved terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining, leading onto a lawned area with established borders. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy which is enhanced by the high fencing draped in wisteria. There is a useful garden shed providing additional storage.

LOCATION:

Oxford Road is a popular road located in Wincheap, within a short walk of the City Centre. The area of Wincheap itself has become very sought-after, offering an eclectic mix of long-standing independent shops and cafes. There is a fantastic rock-climbing gym, and you also have the trendy Floc. Brewery and Taproom a short walk away. For convenience, there is a large Morrisons supermarket within easy walking distance, alongside well-known retailers such as Dunelm, Boots and Next, ensuring all essentials are close at hand.

Both East and West Stations are within walking distance, the East Station taking around 10 minutes to walk to. Both offer direct services to London, with the West offering the high-speed service to St. Pancras. The area also offers easy access onto the A2/M2 commuter route to London and the coastal towns.

Wincheap is popular amongst those who work at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, as this is only a 16-minute walk away, as well as young families with children at Wincheap Primary School, a 7-minute walk away. Canterbury is home to a many fantastic secondary schools which include grammar, private and comprehensive, and there are three universities and a college offering further education.


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