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4 bedroom detached house for sale
Sturry Hill, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent
£800,000
Sturry Hill, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent
£800,000
Our Summary
- A rare development opportunity has arisen in connection with this detached Edwardian house in 1
- While needing completely refurbishing the house has wonderful original features and is set back from the road with a driveway, bordered by a front garden that leads to garages and off-road parking
- While the gardens need a little TLC they include magnificent mature trees, shrubs and flower bed as well as lawns and pathways, a ‘secret garden' with a large lawn surrounded by hedging and a wrought iron gate to the orchard
- There is an original greenhouse with a vine and numerous outbuildings that are ripe for conversion, subject to planning
- Although it is in a Conservation Area there could be the opportunity to develop the footprint of some of the outbuildings, subject to planning
- Detached Edwardian house in need of refurbishment
- Ripe for development, subject to planning
Description
This rare development opportunity presents a detached Edwardian house in 1.1 acres of grounds with numerous outbuildings, located just a stone's throw from Sturry station. The property, which has hardly been touched in 70 years, features original Edwardian charm, including stained glass insets, half-height panelling, and leaded light doors. The house has a wonderful layout, with a study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and four double bedrooms, including two dual-aspect rooms. The property also boasts a conservatory, attic stores, and vaulted attic rooms that could be converted into offices, games rooms, or bedrooms. The gardens, while in need of TLC, feature magnificent mature trees, shrubs, and flower beds, as well as lawns, pathways, and a "secret garden" with a large lawn and wrought iron gate to the orchard. The property also includes an original greenhouse and numerous outbuildings ripe for conversion, subject to planning. With its unique character and potential for development, this property offers a rare opportunity for someone to put their own stamp on it.