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Property description

Miles and Barr Exclusive Homes are delighted to offer this four bedroom townhouse in Longport, Canterbury.

Built in the early-19th century this grade 2 listed, large Georgian family home balances modern living with period features. Charm such as original fireplaces, high ceilings and large sash windows are in abundance.

At over 2,000 square foot the accommodation consists of ground floor - entrance hall, dining room featuring sash window with original working shutters, spacious sitting room with arched window and feature fireplace, modern shower room, access to the rear garden. Lower ground floor - family room - a flexible useful room to suit a variety of needs, wine store, WC, kitchen/breakfast room well fitted range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, butler sink, Aga and larder. First floor - Master bedroom, receptions room/bedroom with feature cast iron open fireplace and storage, Second floor - two double bedrooms, modern family bathroom with free-standing bath and separate shower.

Externally the established rear garden is of a good size, well planted with mature shrubs and a colourful range of florals, the space can be enjoyed from a number of seating areas including a paved terrace. Residents parking permits are available from Canterbury City Council for parking along Longport and for the Longport Car Park.

Well located just a short stroll to the city centre and high street with its wealth of amenities, easy reach of the train station with direct links to London and a number of well regarded grammar schools.

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EPC Rating: D

Location

The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and cultural amenities

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: Golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Transport links

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins) which also has services to the continent via Eurostar (Paris 1 hr 52 mins) or via Eurotunnel at Cheriton (19.3 miles, Calais 35 mins).