House to rent Keepers Hill, Canterbury

Description

Keepers Cottage is a stunning period detached cottage set in its own fenced grounds of approximately five acres which dates back to 1866 and was built for the keeper of the estate and formed part of the Cunningham Estate. Its idyllic location and surroundings offer peace and tranquillity of private wooded gardens. The cottages location is truly amazing with wonderful views and it is situated off a quiet road that leads from the village of Patrixbourne and is accessed via private electric gates with an impressive driveway leading to the cottage.
This beautiful period cottage has been tastefully renovated and is light, bright and airy inside. There are plenty of period features to enhance the characterful feel of the property and a real sense of history and unique living.
There are three large reception rooms which include a charming sitting room and dining room which are linked by a large central chimney breast and wood burner for that cosy feel. The gorgeous garden room has large picture windows that really makes the most of the surrounding garden and views.
The adjacent kitchen has modern fitted contemporary styled wall and base units with contrasting work surfaces, there is a handy central island with breakfast bar and integral appliances including American style fridge freezer, range cooker and dishwasher. There is also a handy ground floor cloakroom with a fitted two-piece suite.
To the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms, two of which have inbuilt wardrobes and skylight windows. The family shower room has a three-piece suite with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. The property has oil fired central heating to the ground floor and the first floor via thermostatically controlled radiators.
Outside
To the exterior is a large patio area which overlooks the ornamental pond and wonderful gardens of this amazing five-acre plot with its established trees, shrubs and outstanding view of the valley above Partixbourne. A gardener will be in attendance for the duration of the let to ensure the gardens continue to look their best.
The property also benefits from a spacious detached triple garage which has a large and useful room above it which has just been converted and could be utilised as a home work space, games room etc. There is also ample parking for several vehicles.
Situation
The property is situated in between the charming village of Patrixbourne and its neighbouring village of Bekesbourne, approximately three miles from the cathedral city of Canterbury.
The villages are surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, including Howletts Wildlife Park, and is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Bekesbourne is served by a train station with a regular service from Dover to London Victoria (via Canterbury East), a village hall with numerous clubs and societies, a recreation ground, playground and sports field.
Chalkpit Farm is also nearby and offers a superb rural shopping experience, with a variety of businesses including a coffee house, fine food deli and a veterinary surgery. Patrixbourne also enjoys excellent access to the city of Canterbury and good access to London via the nearby A2/M2 motorway network.
The neighbouring villages of Bridge (approx. 1.5 miles) and Littlebourne (approx. 2 miles) both offer good local services including primary schools, village stores, churches and doctors surgeries.
The nearby city of Canterbury offers a superb range of shopping, leisure and recreational amenities including the White Friars Shopping Centre and a vibrant and bustling High Street with a good mix of high street brands, independent retailers, cafes and restaurants.
Canterbury also offers an excellent choice of educational amenities including state and private schools and three universities. The city is served by two mainline stations with the high speed rail link to London St. Pancras running from Canterbury West station.
We endeavour to make our lettings particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements and floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the let and need to be agreed with the landlord.