Hackington Road, Tyler Hill

Apple Tree Cottage is a magnificent detached residence, completely remodelled to an extremely high standard, using the finest materials. The property offers just under 2500 sq. ft of beautifully appointed accommodation, which has been designed to suit modern family life. Located in the desirable Tyler Hill area of Canterbury, it offers easy access to the North side of the City where you will find the West Station, the University of Kent Campus and Blean Woods.

The property has undergone an extensive transformation from a modest bungalow into a striking, contemporary home with a stunning outside space, perfect for those who like to entertain. Set back from the road, it has a large driveway offering parking for numerous vehicles. Entering through the front door, you are welcomed by a striking entrance hall with a roof lantern. Solid oak steps to the left lead to a spectacular gallery landing on the first floor with vaulted ceilings and a roof light, giving the entrance to the property a grand feeling and emphasising the space on offer. The entrance then effortlessly flows round into a large and open kitchen/family room, featuring an island and breakfast bar. The contemporary kitchen is beautifully-appointed, with the highest quality integrated appliances including three ovens, a ceramic induction hob, two wine coolers and a built-in espresso machine. The kitchen is further complimented by a utility room, which has plenty of useful storage. This is also where you will find the dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

You then have a reception room which has been skilfully separated into two living areas, one a snug ideal for cosying up and watching a film, the other a peaceful garden room with bi-fold doors out to the garden. There is also a spacious, separate dining room off the kitchen/family room for more formal occasions. A door from this room leads to your first bedroom, which is a very large double featuring an exquisite en-suite shower room with his and her wash basins and a walk in shower. There is also a downstairs WC off the entrance hall.

Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom is simply magnificent, featuring vaulted ceilings and sliding doors out to a wonderful balcony looking onto the beautiful greenery of the trees and overlooking your garden. The primary bedroom is also fitted with air conditioning and is complimented by a contemporary en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The family bathroom is spacious and features a traditional-styled four-piece suite which includes a large freestanding bath tub.

OUTSIDE:

The property has a stunning outdoor area, which truly feels like an oasis. It is peaceful and very private, enjoying a beautiful outlook onto the lush greenery of the trees behind. It is the perfect space for those who enjoy hosting and entertaining, with a hot tub and many seating areas to relax including the covered pergola area and another seating area which has a retractable awning, perfect for those hot summer days.

You then have the incredible Appletree Arms', an outdoor pub in the garden which the current owners have built. The pub is well-appointed and fully-equipped with a bar and bar stools, and there is plenty of space for a large sofa. The room also benefits from air conditioning.

LOCATION:

Tyler Hill is a highly desirable village to the North of Canterbury, providing easy access into the City Centre and the coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. The village has a wonderful sense of community, with a village hall and play park and there are a number of activities for all of the family to get involved in, from a youth football club to yoga classes. The village also has a popular pub/restaurant, the Tyler's Kiln which serves traditional home cooked food and local ales.

The area is popular amongst families due to the excellent schooling available nearby. Blean Primary School, which is an Ofsted rated Outstanding' school is a 6-minute drive away and nearby secondary schools include Kent College and St. Edmund's. Canterbury offers further secondary school options, including grammar and comprehensive. The University of Kent is also a short drive away.

Tyler Hill and Blean are villages both surrounded by beautiful countryside and ancient woodland, perfect for exploring at the weekends. The nearby Crab and Winkle Way is a delightful off-road path to Whitstable, snaking through the stunning Blean Woods, offering a quiet walking and cycling route.

For those who commute to London, Canterbury West Station is just over two miles away (7-minute drive or less than a 20-minute cycle) and has the high-speed service that takes you to London St. Pancras in under an hour. It offers good access onto the A2/M2 and there is a regular bus service into the City Centre and in the opposite direction to the coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay.

Council Tax
Canterbury City Council, Band D

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