Highstead, Canterbury, CT3

'Little Acre' is a substantial country home covering just over 5000 sq ft (464.5) standing on a plot of 1.01 acres and backing onto fields with beautiful gardens encompassing the house.
The original house dates back to the 1800's with some period features. Various extensions over the years have created a home palatial in size and includes a recently refurbished two bedroom annexe, proving ideal for multigenerational living. The property sits nicely within its plot and is approached via two entrances from both Highstead and Boyden Gate Hill and provides a wonderful sense of privacy.

The vast ground floor to the main house provides four reception rooms that include a Billiards Rooms with a beautiful inglenook fireplace. The sleek contemporary kitchen has integrated appliances, instant boiling water tap and is complimented by granite worktop whilst featuring underfloor heating. A utility room, bathroom and conservatory concludes the ground floor.
There are two staircases that rise to the first floor. A spiral staircase leads from the dining/seating area to a huge 'Master Suite' with a large dressing room, an en suite bathroom and access to the flat roof with incredible views across the garden grounds and fields beyond. There are three further double bedrooms and a single bedroom accessed via separate staircase up to the first floor.

The annexe is arranged over two floors on its own wing to the eastern side of the house where you also have access to the impressive cinema room. The annexe has been recently refurbished with a stylish, contemporary interior and offers a lounge, stunning kitchen, two double bedrooms and shower room whilst having access to its own courtyard garden space.

Beautiful gardens encompass the property with mature trees, large pond and a secluded paved terrace with a heated swimming pool and changing facilities with WC and shower. Various outbuildings are situated in the south/western paddock along with a double garage, tandem garage and workshop.

Little Acre is a truly unique home offering the very best of country lifestyles and has been in the current family for many years. Although in need of some updating, the property offers the best of blank canvases to create the ultimate dream home.

Location:
Little Acre forms part of Highstead which is situated within the Parish of Chislet, and on the outskirts of sought after villages of Herne and Broomfield. The property is situated within catchment area for Chislet C.O.E Primary School which just 1.5 miles way. Herne C.O.E Junior school is also 2.2 miles away. Beautiful country walks are enjoyed literally on the door step with the benefit of a local orchard proving to be popular. The fast 'up-and-coming' seaside town of Herne Bay is just 3 miles away with its ever-popular seafront, enviable coastal walks and cycle paths. The Cathedral City of Canterbury with its extensive leisure and shopping facilities is just 7 miles away and the trendy harbour town of Whitstable is just 8 miles away. The mainline railway stations offer fast and frequent services to London Victoria (approximately 88mins from Herne Bay) and high speed links from to London St Pancras (approximately 86 mins from Herne Bay). Excellent road links are nearby via the A299 and M2 providing direct routes to London.

Non-Approved Property Details   


Snug   11' 1 x 10' 1 (3.38m x 3.08m)
Window to side. Radiator. Power points.

Utility Room   11' 11 x 10' 2 Narrowing to 7'4 (3.64m x 3.1m)
Range of matching base units. Work surfaces. Power points. Radiator. Plumbing for washing machine.

Kitchen   15' 7 x 10' 10 (4.75m x 3.31m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset under surface 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Instant boiling water tap. Granite work surfaces. Integrated dishwasher, double fridge and double freezer. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Underfloor heating. LED downlighters. Tiled flooring. Wine cooler.

Dining Room & Sitting Room   21' 10 x 17' 2 (6.66m x 5.24m)
Underfloor heating. Power points. Range of built-in storage. Door to rear garden. Spiral staircase leading to 'Master Suite'.

Lounge   18' 11 x 15' 2 (5.77m x 4.63m)
Power points. Wood flooring. Patio doors to conservatory. Double doors to billiard room.

Billiards Room/Games Room   24' 7 x 18' 11 (7.5m x 5.77m)
Feature brick inglenook fireplace. Windows to front and side. Radiator. Power points. Wood flooring.

Conservatory   41' 8 x 7' 7 (12.7m x 2.32m)
Windows to front and side overlooking pool courtyard. Power points. Three sets of patio doors to pool courtyard.

Half Landing   
Window to side. Radiator.

Landing   
Window to side.

Master Bedroom   19' 1 x 17' 4 (5.82m x 5.29m)
Window to front overlooking pool courtyard. Radiator. Power points.

Dressing Area   14' 11 x 11' 9 (4.55m x 3.59m)
Windows to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite To Master   9' 5 x 9' 3 (2.88m x 2.82m)
Suite comprising corner jacuzzi bath, separate electric shower unit over bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.

Bedroom Two   15' 8 x 10' 10 (4.78m x 3.31m)
Window to front overlooking pool courtyard. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit.

Bedroom Three   15' 7 x 10' 11 (4.75m x 3.33m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden grounds. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit.

Bedroom Four   11' 5 x 10' 3 (3.48m x 3.13m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Five   10' 3 x 7' 6 (3.13m x 2.29m)
Window to side overlooking garden grounds. Built-in cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom   7' 5 x 7' 1 (2.27m x 2.16m)
Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and low level WC. Radiaotr. Frosted window to side. Tiled flooring.

Cellar   10' 2 x 9' 0 (3.1m x 2.75m)


Detached Double Garage   20' 7 x 19' 1 (6.28m x 5.82m)
Remote electrically operated roller door. Power points and light.

Tandem Garage   26' 11 x 9' 4 (8.21m x 2.85m)
Remote electrically operated roller door to front. Additional up-and-over door to rear.

Workshop   19' 11 x 10' 11 (6.08m x 3.33m)
Power and light.

Annexe   


Cinema Room   22' 3 x 18' 4 (6.79m x 5.59m)
Designer radiator. Power points. LED downlighters.

Lounge/Diner   22' 2 x 11' 4 (6.76m x 3.46m)
Windows to front and side. Two radiators. Power points. LED downlighters. French door to courtyard garden.

Annexe Kitchen   15' 1 x 10' 1 (4.6m x 3.08m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Work surfaces. Electric hob with extractor hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven below. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Windows to side and rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Radiator. Staircase leading to first floor bedroom accommodation.

Annexe Landing   


Annexe Bedroom   18' 1 x 11' 0 Plus Recess (5.52m x 3.36m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden and fields. Radiator. Power points. LED downlighters. Countertop wash hand basin with vanity unit below.

Annexe Bedroom Two   15' 0 x 11' 1 (4.58m x 3.38m)
Windows to front and side. Radiator. Power points. LED downlighters. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit.

Annexe Bathroom   6' 10 x 6' 0 (2.09m x 1.83m)
Suite in white comprising double shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and WC. Heated towel rail. Window to front. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

Total Plot Size   
1.01 Acre

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 an oil fired boiler situate and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars. The annexe is heated by a gas fired boiler fuelled by individual gas bottles.

Windows
The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units.

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 XX. The amount payable under tax band XX for the year 2024/2025 is £3,732.72

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 on Sundays.

Agent Notes
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