Property description

GUIDE PRICE £325,000 - £345,000. This property is a charming quintessentially British Grade 2 Listed property that dates back to 1560 and boasts a range of period features such as original beams throughout, brick fireplaces, a wood burning stove and the original sixteenth century baking oven in one of the bedrooms. The main entrance leads into the kitchen / diner which has stone flag flooring throughout. The shaker style kitchen overlooks the garden and has an integrated electric oven, gas hob and space for a washing machine and dishwasher. Separated from the kitchen by original beam work, the dining room has a brick fireplace and log burner and vaulted ceiling with roof windows allowing plenty of light in. An internal hallway leads to a sitting room which has a sky light and French doors leading to the garden - this room could make a potential third double bedroom, a study or simply add to the living space. Off this sitting room is the second double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed stripped beams. The separate main bedroom will also accommodate a double bed and has built-in storage. The bathroom has a four piece suite and wood effect flooring. Upstairs is the main lounge which has a double aspect and spans over twenty-five feet long. It has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a brick fireplace. Properties of this quality and historic interest rarely come onto the market. The Old Bakehouse not only provides charming and flexible living accommodation, but is close to the city centre and Canterbury East Station. It also has the advantage of being set back from the main road and so is quiet. The property has also been a successful holiday let, proving to be very popular with guests.
Outside
The private rear garden has a shingle patio immediately next to the house. There is a lawn area in the middle which is surrounded by shrub boarders and Victorian style pergola. The garden shed is in-keeping with the style of house and provides additional storage.
Council Tax
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Local Authority
Canterbury City Council 01227 862000. Kent County Council 0845 247 247
Services
Mains gas, electric, water and waste
Tenure
The property is freehold and is offered for sale with vacant possession.

The property is situated on the fringe of the city centre, a mere 0.3 miles to Canterbury East station and 1 mile to Canterbury West station, which has a High Speed service that reaches St Pancras International in under an hour. For those wishing to commute by car, the A2 slip roads for both London and The Coast are a little over 0.7 miles away. Canterbury offers an array of independent shops and mainstream retailers both within the older part of the High Street and Whitefriars shopping complex. There are a range of further educational facilities including two major universities, which adds to the city\‘s unique and multicultural identity.

Property Features :

• Double aspect living room spanning over 25ft
• Building dates back to 1560
• Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams
• Delightful walled garden
• Extensive built-in storage