Summary - ORCHARD COTTAGE THE STREET PETHAM CANTERBURY CT4 5QY
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Secluded family cottage with annexe and sweeping countryside views.
Detached five-bedroom family home with panoramic AONB views
Very large 0.4383-acre plot with pond, greenhouse and terraces
One-bedroom detached annexe with private garden and en suite
Electric gated driveway, generous parking and EV charger
Period features: exposed beams, parquet floors, inglenook fireplaces
Oil-fired boiler; solid brick walls likely lack insulation
Built/altered using reclaimed materials (1961); may need updates
Council tax above average; energy efficiency likely below modern levels
Set on a very large 0.4383-acre plot in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Orchard Cottage blends characterful period detail with flexible family living. Elevated and secluded, the property offers panoramic countryside views, extensive lawned gardens, terraces, a pond, greenhouse and mature trees — an idyllic setting for outdoor family life and entertaining.
The house has generous living space across circa 2,177 sq ft with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room opening to the garden. Period features include exposed beams, parquet floors, inglenook fireplace, bespoke joinery and dual wood-burners that add warmth and charm. A one-bedroom detached annexe with its own garden provides versatile accommodation for guests, home office or rental income.
Practical essentials are in place — electric gated driveway with ample parking and EV charger, utility and boot rooms, and a sizeable main suite with dressing room and en suite. The village location gives quick access to a Good primary school, village amenities and regular buses into Canterbury, with fast rail connections to London from Canterbury West.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property is heated by an oil-fired boiler and walls are assumed to be solid brick with no built-in insulation, so energy efficiency may be below modern standards. The house was largely constructed in 1961 using reclaimed materials and shows traditional construction that may require updating in places. Council tax is above average. These facts present opportunity for targeted improvement to enhance comfort and value.
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