Thanington Road, Canterbury, Kent 7 bed detached house for sale

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Thanington Road, Canterbury, Kent 7 bed detached house for sale

Thanington Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1
£1,325,000

Our Summary

  • The house and its site offer exciting potential for improvement and development (STPP)
  • The property also benefits from generous two-roomed cellar, one room with a feature fireplace and the whole suitable for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents
  • POTENTIAL BUILDING PLOTTo the far south-east of the plot (next to the church) sits a tucked away area of garden that may suit residential development, subject to any necessary consents
  • 5 acres and include a donkey shed and a substantial open-sided lambing shed – now in a poor state of repair but providing a useful footprint for improvement/development
  • Offering exciting possibilities for improvement, with a potential building plot

Description

Thanington Court is a charming 17th century timber-framed house with a classic Georgian façade, set in beautiful grounds of around 4.5 acres with a river, island, and far-reaching rural views. The property has a delightful collection of rooms, including a light and airy reception hall, a large sitting room, an elegant dining room, and a bright snug. The accommodation flows seamlessly from one room to another, with exposed wooden flooring, fireplaces, and large sash windows allowing an abundance of natural light. The property also benefits from a generous two-roomed cellar, a large kitchen with ample space for a table, and five bedrooms, including two impressive Georgian bedrooms with fireplaces. The property has exciting potential for improvement and development, with a planning consultant's report available on request. The grounds are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with a small tributary of the Great Stour running through them, creating a natural island with beautiful country views. The property is located close to the historic city of Canterbury, with its many cultural, sporting, and recreational amenities, and has excellent communications links to London and the Continent.