3 bed detached house for sale

Cromwell Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1

***Guide Price £650,000 - £700,000***

Occupying an impressive corner plot in a highly convenient and well connected location, this substantial detached family home offers an exceptional amount of versatile living space, beautifully balanced with exciting future potential. Extended over the years and now benefitting from recently approved planning permission for further enlargement, the property presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a long term family home with flexibility to grow and adapt alongside changing needs.

The home is now offered for sale with approved planning permission, granted in December 2026, for the addition of a downstairs utility room together with two further first floor bedrooms and an additional bathroom, significantly enhancing the already generous accommodation on offer.

Internally, the property immediately impresses with its spacious and adaptable layout. The welcoming entrance hall leads through to a superb 25ft lounge/dining room, a bright and sociable space featuring multiple windows and an attractive fireplace, ideal for both family living and entertaining. Double doors open through to a separate sitting room overlooking the garden, creating excellent flow throughout the ground floor.

The large kitchen/breakfast room spans over 20ft and offers extensive storage and workspace, comfortably accommodating everyday family life. A further reception room to the front of the property currently offers flexibility as either an additional dining room, home office or potential fourth bedroom, perfectly suited to multi-generational living or those working from home. Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room.

To the first floor are three well proportioned double bedrooms, all offering excellent natural light. The principal suite benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and contemporary en suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom featuring both bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous mature rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with established planting and a private decked seating area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The substantial corner plot further enhances the sense of space and privacy, whilst also offering excellent scope for future landscaping or extension potential subject to any necessary consents. To the front and side, there is extensive off road parking alongside the valuable addition of a double garage.

Positioned within easy reach of Canterbury City Centre, the property enjoys convenient access to an excellent selection of schools, leisure facilities, independent shops, restaurants and high-speed rail links to London from Canterbury West Station, making this a superb opportunity for families and commuters alike.

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Location Summary
The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: Golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).

Entrance Hall

Dining Room (14' 6" x 11' 11")

Lounge (24' 9" x 12' 8")

Office (11' 1" x 10' 3")

Bathroom

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room (20' 6" x 10' 6")

First Floor

Bathroom

Bedroom (4' 10" x 9' 2")

Bedroom (9' 4" x 8' 6")

Bedroom (13' 11" x 12' 2")

Ensuite Bathroom

Dressing Room (7' 8" x 4' 7")