Property description

This enchanting Grade II detached house with accommodation arranged over three floors was constructed on the traditional site of the 'Priests House' in 1870 with later additions in 2007 and is believed to be the oldest residential site in Canterbury. Conveniently located in a central position within the City walls, makes it ideal for those seeking City centre living. To the rear of the property is a gated courtyard providing off road parking. Boasting views of the Cathedral, the property has retained many original features including fireplaces and Modillion cornicing.The house is named 'The Black Prince's Chantry' after the son of Edward III, prominent in English History for being a great warrior, who's body was laid to rest in 1376 at Canterbury Cathedral.

Entrance Hall   
Front entrance door with ornate leaded light and stained glass panel. Cornicing. Stairs leading to first floor. Radiator. Power points. Parquet flooring.

Dining Room   12' 7 x 12' 0 (3.84m x 3.66m)
Cast iron fireplace with inset tiles and marble fire surround. Parquet flooring. Sash window to front. Dado rail. Cornice and coved ceiling. Power points. Radiator. Serving hatch to kitchen. TV point.

Kitchen/Diner   13' 2 x 11' 0 (4.01m x 3.35m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls with rolled edge working surfaces over. Inset single drainer 1½ bowl sink unit. Fitted dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted 'Vaillant' gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Sash window overlooking courtyard. Power points. TV point & Satellite point. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Partially tiled walls. Door providing access to lobby and garden. Built-in storage cupboard. Serving hatch to dining room.

Rear Lobby   
Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with shelving. Door to courtyard.

Bathroom   
White suite compridsing panelled Jacuzzi bath with mixer taps and independent 'Monsoon' power shower over and shower screen. WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin with mixer taps. Fully tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan. Picture window to side. Multi panelled period style towel rail.

Split-Level Landing   
With stairs to second floor. Window to side.

First Floor   


Bedroom 3/Study   9' 11 x 7' 10 (3.02m x 2.39m)
Sash window to front with radiator below. Power points. Telephone point. Fibre Optic Broadband.

Sitting Room   16' 7 x 12' 0 (5.05m x 3.66m)
With Cathedral views. Cast iron fireplace with inset tiles and marble fire surround. Dado rail. Cornice and coved ceiling. Two sash windows to front. Built-in storage cupboard. Two radiators. Power points. TV & Satellite point.

Bedroom 2   11' 0 x 10' 7 (3.35m x 3.23m)
Sash window to rear overlooking courtyard. Radiator. Power points.

Second Floor   


Bedroom 1   15' 3 x 15' 0 (4.65m x 4.57m)
Window to side. Fitted wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. Laminate floor. Eaves storage. Access to loft space.

Rear Courtyard   
Mainly laid to concrete. Outside tap. Security light. Enclosed with brick walls. Double gates to rear for parking.

Property Features :

• City Centre Period Cottage
• Retaining Many Character Features
• Two/Three Bedrooms
• Luxury Fitted Kitchen
• Courtyard Providing Off Street Parking