5 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale North Stream, Canterbury, CT3

When You Want The Idyllic Country Lifestyle...Without Living Out In The Sticks. Your family can move right in and enjoy a blissful country way of life in this superb Grade II listed period property - but you're still less than 10 mins from Sainsbury’s!

The social hub of any country home is surely the kitchen. And this homely country kitchen is lovely, ticking all the must-have boxes with an Aga and wonderful wood flooring. Step inside and you’ll feel the pressures of modern life melting away...

This property is certainly not short of reception rooms but chances are you’ll always head straight to the kitchen...

On the subject of reception rooms, step into the welcoming hall and you’re presented with a choice. Do you head to the dining room to your left or the large dual aspect lounge on your right?

This house is perfect if you love to get together as a family but sometimes need to find your own space. 

The ground floor also has a handy utility and a 3rd reception room, so there's plenty of places to get away if you need some peace and quiet to work or simply to read or relax.

Climb upstairs to the first floor for 4 double bedrooms, a single bedroom and the family bathroom.

Each of the double bedrooms are generously sized, so there should be no family squabbles over who gets which room. That said, as one of the double bedrooms has a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed beams you may choose to have that one for yourself…

STEP OUTSIDE

They say “It’s what’s inside that counts…” but with this charming 16th century property, the extensive grounds are just as impressive as the inside.

Fancy an invigorating Wim Hof-style morning dip? No problem - the garden has an outdoor pool.

If you’re into more relaxed pursuits like taking your morning coffee in the sun, you’ll find plenty of spaces to catch up on the weekend papers and there’s even a shed for your hobbies.

It ticks the practical boxes too, with plenty of off-street parking and a garage.

This impressive 16th century period property gives you all the benefits of an idyllic country home in spacious, versatile grounds - without the sacrifices which come with a remote rural setting.

In fact, the convenient, easily accessible location means you’re truly getting the best of both worlds.

If taking a dip in your own garden pool isn’t enough, you’re not far from the coast.

It’s just over 10 minutes by car to Reculver, where you can enjoy the beach or country park without the Margate crowds.

OUT & ABOUT

There’s plenty to enjoy on your doorstep, especially if you love the outdoors. 

The semi-rural setting means there’s a great selection of walks, cycle paths and bridleways - with stables and a private fishing lake only a short walk from the property. 

Even better, when you return from your outdoor exertions you can undo all of your good work in The Gate Inn Pub, which is only a 10 minute stroll from the house.

Families with younger children will be pleased to have a choice of infant & primary schools in Chislet, Hoath and Herne Bay.

For older kids there’s a chance to benefit from selective schooling at one of the three grammar schools in Canterbury (Canterbury Girls Grammar School, Canterbury Boys Grammar School or Barton Court Grammar School).

There’s also a choice of private schools (The King’s School, Kent College or St. Edmunds School in Canterbury or St. Lawrence College in Ramsgate).

The A299 slip road is just a 5 minute drive away which links to Margate & Ramsgate and, If you need to get into London for work or play, you can pick up the M2 just outside Canterbury. Alternatively, Canterbury West station is less than half an hour's drive away, with direct trains to St Pancras taking under an hour.