£1,095,000 /Sale price

The property is currently rated the number one Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury and the owners, having made the difficult decision to retire, have applied for and been granted PLANNING PERMISSION to revert the house back to a residential property. Harriet House is an extensive property, with over 2,900 square feet of space to suit any size of family, set over three floors it provides plenty of room and flexibility in a property that has been beautifully maintained throughout and is ready to move into straight away. Each room has been tastefully decorated and window shutters have been added to finish off the stylish interiors. Set on an imposing plot overlooking the playing fields below, atop an embankment. These fields have been awarded village green status and therefore are protected from being built on and which give a feeling of privacy. Easy access is to the rear of the property offering plenty of secure parking for up to six cars. Access to the property, both pedestrian and vehicular is currently in Market Way. Enter into the spacious hallway area, which gives a bright and sunny welcome and an immediate sense of light and space, leading to an array of reception rooms. The ground floor has plenty of room and on this floor there are two double bedrooms, the current owners use one as their main bedroom which is large with Hammonds built in wardrobes a window overlooking the rear garden and an ensuite modern bathroom with shower and separate standalone bath. The second double room has a bay window overlooking the front garden and also has an ensuite shower and toilet. There is a large kitchen room with a sense of style as well as practicality. A contemporary design of high gloss cupboards and units, and black granite worksurfaces, with a breakfast bar and door to outside. The spacious breakfast room, with wooden floors, opens up to the conservatory, which is a perfect space to enjoy the views and changing seasons from this comfortable room. There are a further two reception rooms on the ground floor which lead onto the rear garden through bi-fold doors and provide further flexibility for different uses if required. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom and another small single bedroom, also with an en suite bathroom. The second floor has two more bedrooms in the eaves and another ensuite shower room.Outside the property is set within beautifully landscaped gardens which provides a tranquil setting with stunning views towards the Cathedral. There is a large seating area, mature shrubs and areas graduating down to the road below to the front. To the rear of the property is another private seating area, neat and tidy plant beds and a lawned area and large shed with gates leading to the secure parking for several cars, which can be accessed from Market Way.This is a great location, at the city end of Broad Oak Road offering easy access into St. Dunstan's and the high speed rail link at Canterbury West. The local primary school of St. Stephen's is within walking distance. The property is located about half a mile from the City Centre, so is conveniently close to the hustle and bustle of central Canterbury yet in a well regarded residential area. It is well located for access to a wide range of shopping facilities, restaurants and entertainment, including Canterbury's popular Marlowe Theatre, and street side cafes, and local sports centre and supermarket. Canterbury is well served by a wealth of high-achieving schools, Two mainline stations serve London and the coastal areas. The high speed services to London from Canterbury West take just under the hour.Road links to London are good with access to the A2/M2 beyond and the M20 to Folkestone/Dover with the channel tunnel and ferry ports for easy access to the continent.