Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Stray Lees Farm 18 Blean Hill, Canterbury, a cozy and compact detached type home with 6 bed in the CT2 9EF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £2,172,500 and a rental potential of £14,121 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
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Approached via electronic gates and sweeping driveway is this
beautiful detached home with outbuildings totaling over 5,000 sq ft
which stand on formal grounds and paddocks of approximately six
acres along with an additional ten acres of attached woodland.
Situated in the heart of the sought after village of Blean with the
convenience of being within easy reach of the City of Canterbury
and the delightful fishing town of Whitstable, yet with a pleasant
tucked away and hidden feeling once within the grounds. The main
property is believed to date back to the 1920's and in more recent
times has been remodelled and now easily facilitates the demands of
modern day living. As you step inside you will immediately
appreciate the real sense of space with the entrance vestibule
opening into a large entrance hall with cloakroom and ample storage
cupboards. The hallway leads to the hub of the home definitely
being the phenomenal open plan kitchendiningfamily room,
extensively fitted high end kitchen with appliances and large
Island, a perfect space for all the family to gather and a great
room to entertain. This lovely room is zoned with a definite
kitchenbreakfast area, dining area and familysitting area with
direct access to garden leading to a large fitted utility room,
boot-roomlobby, with oak stable door leading to the garden. In
addition to the ground floor is a separate 34ft lounge with log
burning stove and direct access to garden. To the first floor are
four good size bedrooms, en-suite and large family bathroom. The
detached barn style guest suiteannex is approximately 1400 sq ft
comprising of two double bedrooms and bathroom to first floor. On
the ground floor there is a third bedroomhome office, cloakroom,
20ft lounge and 20ft kitchendiner. The large detached double garage
has independent access leading to entrance lobbyutility area, wet
room and WC creating a dog shower area and staircase leading to a
18ft home office. The formal gardens have beautifully stocked beds
with extensive lawn areas along with paddocks and the five bar gate
leads to the woodland providing delightful woodland walks, all in
all making a perfect setting and an amazing family home. Ideal
lifestyle location with regular bus services 100 yards away to the
quaint harbour town of Whitstable (4.4 miles) and Cathedral City of
Canterbury (2.3 miles) with train services from Canterbury West
Mainline Station to London St Pancreas International taking just 55
minutes.
Entrance Vestibule
Stained oak front entrance door. Radiator. Windows to two aspects.
Porcelain tiled floor.
Entrance Hall 23‘ 3 x 7‘ 7 (7.09m x
2.32m)
Entrance door. Radiator. Window to rear. Understairs storage
cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade
staircase leading to first floor. Large cloaks cupboard. Tiled
floor. Cupboard with shelves and radiator.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close
coupled WC with cistern. Travertine tiled walls and floor. Radiator
and heated towel rail. Downlighters.
Lounge 34‘ 7 + fireplace x 14‘ 8 (10.55m x
4.48m)
Feature brick inglenook styled fireplace with bressumer beam
housing log burning stove. Windows to front and rear overlooking
gardens. Radiators. Patio doors to rear garden. Downlighters.
Open Plan KitchenDiningFamily
Room
Family Area 18‘ 10 x 10‘ 7 (5.75m x
3.23m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Two vertical radiators. Italian
ceramic tiled floor. Downlighters. Double doors to rear garden.
Kitchen Dining Area 26‘ 3 x 17‘ 6 max. (8.01m x
5.34m)
Extensive range of matching wall and base units. Large undermount
sink unit with waste disposal unit. Granite work surfaces with
drainer grooves and upstands. Large island unit with drawers below,
granite top and breakfast bar area, 'Miele' induction hob and
'Miele' down draft extractor fan. Two full size 'Neff' slide & hide
fan assisted electric ovens. Built-in 'Neff' combination oven and
warming drawer. 'Miele' integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer
and 'Miele' built-in coffee machine with warming drawer. Windows to
side and front overlooking gardens. Vertical radiator.
Downlighters. Ceramic tiled floor. Glazed oak door to lobby.
Lobby
Door to utility room. Radiator. Oak stable door to rear garden.
Italian ceramic tiled floor.
Utility Room 10‘ 11 x 9‘ 6 (3.33m x
2.9m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset single drainer
stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surfaces.
Radiator. Windows to side and rear overlooking gardens. Plumbing
for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Wall mounted
combination gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating.
Tiled floor.
Landing
Large feature arch window looking onto garden. Additional window to
rear. Access via loft ladder to insulated and partially boarded
loft with light. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 21‘ 8 max x 12‘ 5 (6.61m x
3.79m)
Window to front and side overlooking gardens. Two walk-in
wardrobes. Radiator. Downlighters. Two wall light points. Door to
en-suite.
En-Suite 10‘ 10 x 5‘ 9 (3.31m x
1.76m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with separate rainfall
shower head and additional shower head over bath with fitted
screen, wall hung twin wash hand basins, close coupled WC and
bidet. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Window to front.
Downlighters. Travatine tiled floor. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 15‘ 3 x 8‘ 4 Plus 6'1 (4.65m x
2.54m)
Windows to side and rear overlooking gardens. Walk-in wardrobe. Two
radiators. Downlighters.
Bedroom 3 10‘ 9 x 10‘ 1 (3.28m x
3.08m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters.
Bedroom 4 14‘ 9 x 8‘ 5 (4.5m x
2.57m)
Windows to front and rear overlooking gardens. Radiator.
Bathroom 13‘ 4 max x 10‘ 3 max (4.07m x
3.13m)
Suite in white comprising large free standing Sottini Calvari rain
bath with mixer tap, separate rainfall shower head with fitted
screen, wash hand basin set into vanity unit, close coupled WC and
bidet. Radiator and chrome heated towel rail. Travatine tiled walls
and floor. Frosted window to front. Downlighters. Extractor
fan.
ANNEXGUEST SUITE
Annex Entrance Hall
Stained wood stable front entrance door. Radiator. Understairs
storage cupboard. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.
Laminate flooring. Downlighters.
Annex Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin and WC with concealed
cistern. Local splash back tiling. Radiator. Extractor fan.
Annex Lounge 20‘ 4 x 13‘ 8 (6.2m x
4.17m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Radiator. Laminate
floor.
Annex KitchenDiner 20‘ 4 x 13‘ 2 (6.2m x
4.02m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer
stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled
walls. Inset electric hob with stainless steel extractor cooker
hood above and built-in fan assisted electric double oven below.
Unit housing wall mounted combination gas boiler supplying hot
water and central heating. Windows to front and side overlooking
gardens. Radiator. Door providing access to garden.
Bedroom 3Study 13‘ 7 x 6‘ 9 (4.15m x
2.06m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Annex Landing
Radiator. Built-in cupboard with power and light. Velux window to
front. Downlighter.
Annex Bedroom 1 13‘ 9 x 13‘ 8 (4.2m x
4.17m)
Velux window to front. Radiator. Downlighters. Eaves storage
cupboard.
Annex Bedroom 2 13‘ 8 x 13‘ 6 (4.17m x
4.12m)
Velux window to front. Radiator. Downlighters. Eaves storage
cupboard.
Annex Bathroom 13‘ 7 x 6‘ 11 max (4.15m x
2.11m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower
attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome
heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Velux window to rear. Downlighters.
Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
Detached Double Garage With Office
Above 19‘
6 x 18‘ 4 (5.95m x 5.59m)
Two sets of oak double doors. Power and light.
LobbyUtility Room
To rear of double garage with independent access. Window to side.
Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor office. Plumbing for washing
machine. Door to WCwet room. Electric shower.
WCWet Room
Suite in white comprising close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Wet
area for dog shower. Frosted window.
Office 18‘ 6 plus recess x 11‘ 6 (5.64m x
3.51m)
Three Velux windows. Downlighters.
Outside
Standing in approximately sixteen acres, approximately sixseven
acres of garden and paddocks with the remaining being private
woodland providing woodland walks connecting onto the Crab & Winkle
cycle path which links between Whitstable and Canterbury.
Formal Gardens
There are formal gardens to front, side and rear surrounding the
property and annex, with well stocked borders and beds. Large Patio
area. Remote operated electric gates open to a large sweeping
driving way leading to property and garage providing extensive
parking and turning area. Large pond area which is a haven for
wildlife. Variety of mature trees, shrubs and bushes. Extensive
lawns. Five bar gate gives access to the woodland area.
Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property
electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All
services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer
conditions.
Heating
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in the
Utility Room
(main house) and in Kitchen (Annex) and hot water
radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows
The windows are generally of painted timber frames and double
glazed sealed units to the annex and UPVC double glazed units to
the main house.
Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is
currently within Council Tax Band F. The amount payable under tax
band F for the year 20242025 is £3,173.11.
Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only
Sundays.
Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the
sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor
plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in
metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only
and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they
must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance
with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition.
We have not carried out a structural survey and the services,
appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore
no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not
be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own
professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in
all advertising material used to market this property.
No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any
authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in
relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices
quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise
stated, exclusive of VAT.
For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this
brochure. Printed 17th May 2024
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