The Claverings, Summer Hill, Harbledown, , CT2 8NN www.finns.co.uk

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The Claverings, Summer Hill, Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8NN

A superbly located Grade II listed 7 bedroomed family home dating from the Georgian era with outstanding views over rolling countryside and woodland yet within 15 minutes walking distance of Canterbury’s main line stations and close to the main A2 route to London. Originally purchased in the late 18th century by a Canon of Canterbury Cathedral for his five unmarried daughters. The property remained in the Metcalfe family for more than 200 years and benefits from a wealth of original features including magnificent fireplaces, sash windows, arched openings and demi-lune shelving.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors each of which has a fully equipped bathroom and separate access. The lower ground floor has the potential for a large totally self-contained home, thus making it ideal for the bigger family, a “granny” flat or as an income producing unit (subject to permissions).

The spacious (0.633 acre) garden is split into several area, including a large lawn, a small orchard with established apple and pear trees, a kitchen garden, a woodland area and a circular patio and outdoor dining area.

There is a large summer house/shed with Kent tiled roof and leaded windows built on the foundation of what was originally the gardener’s cottage. To the front of the property the original coach house has been converted into a double garage. There is a gravelled parking area with parking for at least five cars.

The house is accessed via a small tree-lined private road giving it maximum privacy and a rural feel despite its proximity to Canterbury.

There are superb views from the living room, kitchen and main bedrooms towards Bigbury Woods and Downs.

Price: £1,375.000

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Finn’s, Canterbury Tel: 01227 454111. If you are unsure about any details of the property, please speak to a member of Finn’s who has seen the property prior to your visit.

Services: Mains water (secondary private water supply), gas central heating, electricity and drainage.

Tenure & Possession: Freehold with Vacant Possession.

Council Tax: Canterbury City Council. The Claverings has Tax Band “G” according to the website of the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).

Accommodation:

Ground Floor: Steps up to front door with fanlight glass insert.

Spacious Entrance Hall of an “L” shape with large walk-in storage cupboard. Stairs to first floor and door with stairs down to lower ground floor.

Shower Room with tiled shower cubicle, vanity basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, WC, part tiled walls and heated towel rail.

Drawing Room with attractive marble fireplace, large rear bay window, wall light points, recessed wall shelving.

Dining Room with attractive marble fireplace.

Study: two built-in butler cupboards, cast iron fireplace with gas coal effect fire (temporary sealed door to Utility Room).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, adjacent worktop with cupboards and drawers and space under, cooker extractor hood, Bosch dishwasher, xpelair extractor fan, large rear bay window and Amtico flooring.

Utility Room with stainless steel sink with mixer tap, built-in larder cupboard, external side door, wall and floor cupboards and open archway to:

Hallway 2: stairs to first floor, external front door, understairs cupboard.

Lower Ground Floor: Spacious hallway of an “L” shape, laminate flooring, understairs cupboard, external side door, walk-in cupboard and walk-in storage area.

Bedroom: with double rear casement doors, tiled fireplace with pine surround.

Bedroom: double rear casement doors, cast iron fireplace, two built-in double wardrobes.

Bedroom: side window and radiator.

Bathroom 2: with bath, shower unit, WC and pedestal wash basin.

Kitchen: stainless steel sink with mixer tap, wall and floor units, adjacent worktop with space under, plumbing for washing machine.

Basement Room/Workshop: two built-in storage cupboards.

Side Lobby with two built-in storage cupboards (one housing gas fired boiler which supplies domestic hot water and central heating). External side door.

First Floor: Landing 1 with built-in shelved cupboard, access to loft space.

Bedroom: built-in double and single wardrobe, arched shelved recess. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom with bath and mixer tap, Triton shower unit, vanity basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, bidet, WC, ladder style heated towel rail.

Bedroom: with built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom: granite fireplace, rear bay window and built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom 1: bath with mixer tap, Triton shower cubicle, ladder style heated towel rail, WC, wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard under.

Landing 2: with two built-in storage cupboards with high level cupboards over. Door to:

Bedroom/Office: old fireplace recess, two built-in wardrobes with high level cupboards over, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank, large fitted wall mirror and sliding door to:

Studio/Upstairs Garden Room. This room has stunning views to side and rear. Built-in storage cupboard (we understand that there is a hot and cold water supply to this room which is currently capped off).

FINN’S CANTERBURY FINN’S SANDWICH FINN'S ST NICHOLAS AT WADE 82 Castle Street 1-3 King Street The Brick Barn Canterbury Sandwich Court Road Kent CT1 2QD Kent CT13 9BY St Nicholas at Wade Sales: 01227 454111 Sales: 01304 612147 Kent CT7 0PT Lettings: 01227 452111 Lettings: 01304 614471 Tel: 01843 848230