Summary - YEW TREE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CANTERBURY, FORDWICH CT2 0DH
4 bed 2 bath Character Property
Spacious period property with pool and scope for expansion near Canterbury.
Grade II listed detached house with abundant period character
Large walled garden, greenhouse, summerhouse and heated swimming pool
Garage/workshop, driveway and off-street parking; annexe potential (pp needed)
Needs updating and renovation throughout; owner confirms works required
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — insulation costs expected
Solar panels heat the pool; double glazing and mains gas heating present
Council tax described as expensive; budget for running costs
Local crime rate above average for the area
A handsome Grade II listed detached house on Fordwich High Street, set within a substantial walled plot of about 0.27 acres. The property retains strong period character — exposed beams, high ceilings, cast-iron fireplaces and generous room proportions — while offering practical features such as double glazing, mains gas central heating and solar panels used to heat the pool.
The mature, well-established gardens are a major draw: a manicured lawn, vine-covered outdoor dining area, greenhouse, summerhouse and a heated, cantilevered swimming pool with retractable cover. Off-street parking, a driveway and a garage/workshop with ancillary space create scope for flexible family use or hobby storage.
The house requires updating and renovation to reach its full potential. Its Grade II listing and assumed solid brick walls (likely uninsulated) will restrict changes and could increase the cost and complexity of improvements. The owner states there is scope to create an integrated annexe by incorporating the garage, subject to planning permission.
This location will suit a family seeking character close to good local amenities and transport links: Sturry station is convenient for fast trains to London, and Canterbury’s schools, shops and cultural facilities are a short drive away. Buyers should budget for renovation, listed-building consents and relatively high council tax, but will be rewarded with a distinctive home and generous private grounds.
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