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" A spacious detached house situated in a rural setting in the village of Stelling Minnis. Comprising; porch, reception hall, 20ft square living room, dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC, utility room and study. Four bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and en suites. Outside, gravel drive, integral garage, attractive gardens, detached Studio. The property also benefits from planning permission which could provide an annex.


The accommodation comprises

Situation : The property is situated in the rural village of Stelling Minnis which lies between the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury and coastal town of Folkestone. The house is located on Curtis Lane close to the centre of the Village. The village benefits from a village shop, Post Office and Public House all of which are in easy reach of the property. From the property?s garden there is direct access onto "The Minnis" which is an area of common land consisting of 124 acres. The Minnis is privately owned by the Trustees of the estate of the late Lord Tomlin of Ash and is one of the last remaining manorial commons in Kent. The nearby B2068 provides good road access to Canterbury and Folkestone along with access to the M20 motorway. All the surrounding towns offer a choice of both state and private education along with further education facilities including the University of Kent and Christchurch University. There are mainline stations at Canterbury, 8 miles and Folkestone West, 12 miles both of which provide high-speed trains to London in around 1 hour.

Ground floor

Storm Porch : Wooden entrance door with a frosted double glazed side panel leading to:

Entrance porch : Tiled flooring with a Inset doormat, cloaks area and shelving over. Glazed door leading to:

Reception Hall : Frosted double glazed panels to the front. Staircase to the first floor with painted exposed brick wall and a under stairs storage cupboard. Telephone point, spotlights, tiled flooring and radiator. Doors to:

Cloakroom/WC : A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, wall and floor tiling, extractor fan and radiator.

Living Room : 21'1" x 20'3" (6.43m x 6.17m) , A delightful room with a aspect over the garden, two large UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening up onto the Patio. There is an inglenook fireplace with a brick and a multifuel stove. TV and telephone points, spotlights, wall lights, tiled flooring throughout and three radiators. A splendid room for entertaining. Archway leading to:

Dining Room : 14'1" x 12'2" (4.29m x 3.71m) , A rear aspect room with UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening to garden. Attractive striped wood flooring, spotlights, coving, radiator and a door to the reception hall. There is space for a large dining table and dresser. Double sliding doors lead to:

Kitchen/breakfast room : 21'1" x 11'4" (6.43m x 3.45m) , A dual aspect room with double glazed casement window to the side and UPVC double glazed sliding patio door to the garden. There is an area for a breakfast table with striped wood flooring and space for a large fridge freezer. Kitchen area; with tiled flooring, kitchen base units comprising cupboards and drawers with a work surface over incorporating a stainless steel 1 and ? bowel sink, matching wall cabinets, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, shelving unit, part wall tiling, spotlights, telephone point. There is a space for a Range style cooker with tiled splash backs and a large stainless steel extractor canopy over. Door to:

Utility Room : 9'1" x 5'5" (2.77m x 1.65m) , A double glazed case window to the side, stainless steel sink with double cupboard below, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted cupboards, tiled flooring, ?Grant? oil fired boiler. Door to the Garage.

Rear lobby : With a stable door to garden, cloaks hooks and shelving, tiled flooring with a insets doormat. Door to:

Study : 10'4" x 5'5" (3.15m x 1.65m) , A front aspect room with double glazed casement window. Tiled flooring, radiator, telephone point and a fitted desk.

First floor

Galleried landing : Double glazed velux window. Hatch to loft space with ladder, light and partly boarded. Large airing cupboard housing water cylinder and shelving. Radiator and doors to:

Master Bedroom : 16'3" x 15'5" (4.95m x 4.70m) , A dual aspect room with double glazed casement windows to the front and rear, from both aspects the room enjoys views over the Minnis and countryside. Large walk in wardrobe and three further double wardrobes with hanging space. Wall lights, TV and telephone points and two radiators. Door to:

En Suite : Frosted double glazed Velux window to the front. A white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under, panelled bath with shower attachment, and a separate shower cubicle with thermostatically controlled shower and glazed enclosure. Radiator, parts wall tiling, shaver point and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 : 14'10" x 14'4" (4.52m x 4.37m) , This room has an entrance area with high level velux window and two hatch doors to loft space. Doors to en suite and the bedroom.

Bedroom; a dual aspect room with double glazed casement windows to front and side, three fitted wardrobes with hanging space, alcove giving a recess a bed. Radiator

En Suite : Frosted double glazed velux window. A white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard below, corner shower cubical with thermostatically controlled shower and glazed enclosure. Wall tiling, extractor fan, shaver point and radiator.

Bedroom 3 : 13'7" x 11'3" (4.14m x 3.43m) , A dual aspect room with double glazed casement windows to the side and rear, giving far reaching views over the Minnis and rear garden. Large full height wardrobe with mirrored fronted sliding doors and two further fitted wardrobes. Coved ceiling, radiator, telephone and TV points. Door to:

En Suite : Frosted double glazed velux window. A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubical with thermostatically controlled shower and glazed enclosure. Cupboard with shelve over, wall tiling, extractor fan and radiator.

Bedroom 4 : 9'4" x 9'2" (2.84m x 2.79m) , A rear aspect room with double glazed casement window overlooking rear garden with far reaching views over the Minnis. A walk in wardrobe, TV point, radiator and door to:

En Suite : Opaque double glazed casement window to the rear. A matching suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubical with thermostatically controlled shower and glazed enclosure. Wall tiling, shaver point, radiator and cupboard with work surface over.

Outside

Front : An enclosed frontage by fencing and hedge borders, next to the front porch there is a covered area for log storage. Outside lights, double gates to the side providing access to rear garden and pedestrian gates to the other side of the house.

Driveway : Gravel driveway with ample parking.


Integral Garage : 20'7" x 8'8" (6.27m x 2.64m) , Up and over garage door, casement window to the side, space for workbench and shelving to the rear, power points and lighting, door leading to utility room.


Rear Garden : Undoubtedly a feature of this home is the landscaped and well presented gardens set around a central lawn. A large patio area runs adjacent to the rear of the property with the patio doors opening onto it. A wood pergola with an established grapevine provides some shelter to the patio. Around the lawn there are mature borders of flowers, shrubs and small trees, to the rear boundary there is a well maintained line of evergreen trees and a wooden shed. There is a path and second patio area to one side, the path leading to a rear gate with direct access onto the Minnis and countryside. There are power points around the garden and lighting. To the side the property there is a washing line area and space for storage.


Studio/Garden Room : 16'11" x 6'9" (5.16m x 2.06m) , A detached building with a pitched roof and covered area to one end for barbecuing and storage. The Studio has wood flooring and sliding patio doors to front and side opening onto the garden. There is a vaulted ceiling to one end and eave storage to the other. The Studio has power points and lighting. This space could be utilised as a games room, summerhouse or subject to planning permission be a possible small annexe.

Planning Permission : The property comes with the benefit of granted planning permission for an extension to the front left hand side of the property. The permission is for a double garage and further accommodation including a larger study and utility room, a study area from bedroom two and a second staircase giving the opportunity for an annexe. For more details please visit www.ukplanning.com and look at planning application no. Y10/0704/SH or contact our office.

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