Shalmsford Street, Chartham

A striking and unique, detached residence built to an extremely high standard, with beautiful views across farmland to the back, situated in the charming, well-connected village of Chartham, not far from Canterbury.

This stunning property has been meticulously designed with modern family life in mind, offering over 2200 sq. ft of beautifully appointed accommodation. It is the perfect family home, with a gorgeous kitchen/family room with bi-fold doors to host and entertain yet there are three further reception rooms downstairs to enjoy, including a wonderful cinema-styled snug, perfect for cosy movie nights.

The current owners worked very closely with the architects and house builders to ensure their vision was brought to life, resulting in a truly unique family home displaying the finest craftsmanship and bespoke joinery throughout. It incorporates a host of modern, energy efficient features including an LG air source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout. Three of the bedrooms upstairs have been fitted with air conditioning and have a cool/heat system and all other rooms are set up and ready for it to be installed

The façade is an attractive mix of black weatherboarding and red brick, giving it a traditional farmhouse look, yet the ornate glasswork to the porch finishes it off beautifully with a contemporary twist. Once inside, you have the most stunning entrance hall with an impressive galleried landing displaying a striking chandelier, which will be staying for new owners to enjoy. The entrance hall definitely has the wow' factor, setting a precedent for the rest of the property. Through to a large kitchen/family room to the rear, with bi-folding doors out to the garden. The rear of the property has been designed to have a fully flushed patio installed, right up to the bi-fold doors, allowing a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen is beautifully appointed and features two NEFF hide and slide ovens, a NEFF microwave, a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, integrated bin storage and that all important drinks chiller. The kitchen is further complimented by a utility room which offers loads of storage and hanging space. Here, you will find space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and there is a second drinks chiller.

You will find three further, versatile reception rooms on the ground floor, currently set up as a children's playroom, home gym and a beautiful snug. This cinema-styled snug will make you feel as though you have stepped into a Curzon and has a decadent 1920's feel, with a built-in media unit which has its own bar. Also on the ground floor, you will find an office and a WC.

Upstairs, you will find four double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, and a family bathroom. The primary bedroom is just stunning, having been artistically designed with vaulted ceilings and a large picture window framing the beautiful view of the garden and lush farmland beyond. There is a raised decked area in the corner of the room, with a stand-alone bathtub so you can enjoy a luxurious soak whilst watching the most spectacular sunsets. This room is further complimented by a dressing room and an en-suite wet room. There is a bright and sunny family bathroom which features a four-piece suite with a bath and a double shower unit.

OUTSIDE:
The property sits on a good-sized plot and has a large garden, perfect for entertaining and for children to play in. It is ready for a patio to be laid and there is a brick-built fire pit, ideal for when the summer evenings draw to an end. There is plenty of lawn space for children to run around and play ball games and there is an outbuilding, useful for storage but could be utilised as a home office/garden room.

To the front, there is a large, shingled driveway with space to park several vehicles. There are raised sleepers bordering, with mature shrubs and palm trees.

LOCATION:

Chartham is a lovely village, which is well-connected, offering quick and easy access into both Canterbury and Ashford. The property enjoys an extremely convenient position in the village, very close to the primary school and Firs Nursery. It is an ideal place to bring up a family and has so much to offer adults and children of all ages. There is a warm community spirit, with children's sports clubs, and both the church and village hall offer activities for all the family. There are two fantastic doctor's surgeries, two lovely pubs, convenience stores and Chartham even has its very own vineyard, where you can enjoy a day sampling some delicious local wines and taking a stroll around the vines.

Chartham has a mainline train station, with direct trains to London so is a great area for commuters to base themselves. There are plenty of stunning countryside and woodland walks, accessible from your doorstep and wonderful cycling routes. You have a cycle path which runs along the River Stour straight into Canterbury, perfect for a leisurely bike ride on a summer's day.

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band D

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.