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£750,000

6 Bedroom Detached House, Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN25

Canterbury Road, Kennington, TN25


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Description

Imposing Edwardian Home with Exceptional Space & Potential

Set along the ever-popular Canterbury Road in Kennington, this imposing six-bedroom Edwardian residence offers an exceptional blend of period elegance, generous proportions and remarkable versatility, extending to in excess of 3,000 sq ft. Behind its handsome façade lies a home of real presence and character, where the charm of the era is retained and complemented by spacious, well-balanced rooms arranged across three substantial floors.

A driveway to the front provides off-street parking alongside a garage, while to the rear a generous garden offers privacy, space and an ideal setting for both entertaining and family life. The home sits within one of Ashford’s most desirable residential roads, enjoying a setting that combines established neighbourhood appeal with excellent access to surrounding countryside and amenities.

Kennington is well served by a range of local facilities, while nearby Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and the Ridge Playing Fields provide attractive green spaces for walking, recreation and outdoor pursuits. The location is also particularly convenient for travel, with strong connections towards Canterbury, Faversham and the M2 motorway, making it well suited to commuters. The picturesque villages of Boughton Lees, Wye and Chilham are also within easy reach, each offering their own distinct character, historic charm and countryside walks.

Internally, the ground floor is introduced via a spacious and welcoming hallway, complete with an elegant staircase that sets the tone for the accommodation throughout. Four reception rooms provide outstanding flexibility and scale, comprising a formal living room, separate family room, study and well-proportioned dining room—each offering its own distinct identity while maintaining a natural flow between spaces.

The kitchen sits centrally within the ground floor arrangement, supporting both everyday family living and entertaining. Also on this level is a versatile ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room, currently ideal as guest accommodation but equally suited as a home gym, workspace or additional reception room. With its own private entrance, this space also offers clear potential to be reconfigured into ancillary accommodation, subject to requirements. A further shower room/cloakroom completes the ground floor.

To the first floor, a substantial landing leads to five well-proportioned double bedrooms, all enjoying excellent natural light and generous dimensions. Four of the bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes, enhancing practicality and storage. The principal bedroom is particularly noteworthy, enjoying a dual aspect and the added luxury of an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is spacious and well appointed, comprising a bath, separate large shower, WC and twin wash basins.

The property is presented throughout in a neutral palette, providing a fresh and adaptable backdrop for incoming buyers. While certain aspects would benefit from updating, this presents an excellent opportunity to further enhance and personalise the home to individual taste. The overall scale and layout are especially impressive, offering a level of space and flexibility that is increasingly rare to find in such a desirable location.

Combining Edwardian character, substantial accommodation and exciting potential, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of significant size and presence in one of Kennington’s most sought-after residential settings.


EPC Rating: E

Key Features

  • Imposing Edwardian residence with period charm
  • Over 3,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation
  • Six bedrooms in total
  • Four reception rooms to the ground floor
  • Flexible ground floor bedroom with en-suite & private entrance
  • Potential for ancillary accommodation or workspace
  • Spacious kitchen at the heart of the home
  • Five double bedrooms to the first floor
  • Principal bedroom with en-suite & dual aspect
  • Driveway parking, garage & generous rear garden

Property Details

  • Property type: House
  • Property style: Detached
  • Price Per Sq Foot: £239
  • Approx Sq Feet: 3,136 sqft
  • Property Age Bracket: Edwardian (1901 - 1910)
  • Council Tax Band: F
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Rooms

Hallway

Composite door to the front, stairs leading to the first floor with under-stairs storage cupboard, doors to all rooms, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

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Shower Room/Cloakroom

Wet Room design with shower area and electric shower, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, tiled walls and floor.

Living Room

6.78m x 5.03m

Spacious double bay-fronted room with two feature fireplaces, radiators and laminate wood flooring.

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Office / Study

3.07m x 2.84m

Window to the side, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

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Kitchen

6.40m x 3.51m

Window to the rear and doors opening to the garden, radiators and laminate wood flooring. Fitted kitchen comprises matching wall and base units with worksurfaces over, inset Porcelain 1.5 bowl sink/drainer, built-in appliances including two double ovens/grills, 4-zone induction hob with extractor hood above, dishwasher and space/plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer.

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Dining Room

4.52m x 4.52m

Open-plan with the Kitchen, doors into Utility Room and Family Room, radiator and laminate wood flooring.

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Family Room

7.24m x 3.10m

Dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, doors leading to the outside, radiator and laminate wood flooring. Could be separated into two rooms.

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Utility Room

Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer, sink unit with drainer and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 6 / Gym

4.98m x 4.17m

Window to the rear and door leading to the garden, radiator and laminate wood flooring. Some finishing off requires (skirting boards).

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Shower Room

Window to the rear, rectangular shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, tiled walls and floor.

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Landing

Window to the side, doors to each room, loft access and fitted carpet to the stairs and landing.

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Bedroom 1

5.94m x 3.81m

Dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, radiator and fitted carpet.

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En-suite

Window to the front, walk-in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, extractor fan, tiled walls and vinyl flooring.

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Bedroom 2

4.27m x 3.35m

Window to the rear, fitted wardrobes, radiator and carpet.

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Bedroom 3

4.29m x 3.38m

Window to the rear, radiator and carpet.

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Bedroom 4

4.01m x 4.01m

Window to the front, fitted wardrobes, radiator and exposed wooden floorboards.

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Bedroom 5

4.04m x 4.04m

Window to the front, fitted wardrobe, radiator and fitted carpet.

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Bathroom

Windows to the front and rear, square shower enclosure with sliding door and electric shower, bath with mixer taps and hand shower attachment, WC, dual wash basins with storage cupboards below, towel radiator, extractor fan, tiled walls and floor.

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Floorplans

Outside Spaces

Garden

The South-East facing rear garden is a particularly appealing feature, offering a good degree of privacy and a wonderfully light aspect throughout the day. Predominantly laid to lawn, the space provides an excellent blank canvas for both relaxation and recreation, framed by a variety of mature trees, shrubs and planting along the borders which help to create a natural sense of enclosure. Fenced boundaries define the plot, while to the side, double gates provide useful vehicular access. There is a gravelled area which offers additional off-street parking if required, adding to the home’s practicality. The garden also extends along the side of the property, where there is clear potential to create a charming covered seating or outdoor entertaining area, ideal for year-round use. Further benefits include a garden shed and greenhouse, enhancing the functionality of the outdoor space and catering well to those with an interest in gardening or additional storage needs.

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Parking Spaces

Driveway

Capacity: 3

Gravel driveway leading to the garage and to the front of the house, offering space to park 3 cars.

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Garage

Capacity: 1

Single garage with up/over door to the front.

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Location

Kennington is a well-established and highly regarded residential area on the edge of Ashford, known for its community feel, access to green spaces and excellent day-to-day convenience. Locally, there are a range of amenities including shops, cafés, pubs and schools, all within easy reach, while nearby Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and the Ridge Playing Fields provide attractive outdoor space for walking, cycling and leisure. Ashford itself is a major and fast-developing Kent town, offering extensive shopping, leisure and dining options, including the popular Ashford Designer Outlet with a wide range of well-known brands, restaurants and cafés. For commuters and international travel, Ashford International Station provides high-speed services to London and direct Eurostar connections to mainland Europe. Road links are equally strong, with easy access to the M20, connecting to London, the coast and wider motorway network. This combination of village-style living in Kennington, alongside Ashford’s modern amenities and exceptional transport links, makes the area particularly attractive for families and commuters alike.

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