Fleets Lane, Tyler Hill, Canterbury, Kent

Designed and custom built for very discerning owners more than 30 years ago this magnificent and unique residence has never before been on the market. It is surrounded by 5.42 acres of garden, grounds and woodland that stretches across to Hackington Road in Tyler Hill. As you sweep through the impressive electronic wrought iron gates, you are immediately wowed by the sight of the house, the trees and the large oval driveway that surrounds a beautifully manicured lawn and vast oval flower bed. With its Palladian style entrance porch, beautiful mellow brickwork, symmetrical multi-pane and bay windows the exterior of the house is a delight, making you impatient to see what lies beyond the double front door – and you won’t be disappointed.

Immediately you cross the threshold into the warm and welcoming open plan reception hall you realise the beautifully designed interior is something special. The hall is double height with views of the attractive galleried landing, an open tread staircase and fascinating wood framed arches providing an open plan feel through to the kitchen/breakfast room. There is an elegant, dual aspect lounge with an impressive brick fireplace and a modern log fire as well as bespoke carpeting that flows through the main reception rooms and wide sliding doors to the vast Indian sandstone terrace. Through the lounge there is a trendy dual aspect bar and family room with a reinforced floor for a pool table, patio doors to the terrace and an awe inspiring Kent ragstone chimney breast and fireplace with a marble hearth and is just the place to relax after a busy day.

What the Owner says:

We moved back to the UK from America over 30 years ago and wanted to create a home that was unique and incorporated many of the aspects we had seen in American houses. We were fortunate enough to find a great builder who offered us this amazing piece of land provided we had plenty of imagination and he could build the house. Without further ado we found an equally special architect to work with the builder and this amazing property is the result of which we are extremely proud. It will be a great wrench to leave but we feel it is necessary now to downsize and move nearer our daughter. We would be happy to include any of the fixtures, fittings and furniture with the sale of the house.

Although it is very quiet and peaceful, we can walk to Kathton House at the Tylers Kiln for a delicious meal. We are also quite close to the University of Kent and only a short distance to two prominent private schools. It is only five minutes’ drive to the centre of Canterbury with its historical buildings, high street stores and individual shops as well as a plethora of bars and restaurants, the Marlowe theatre, first rate state and other private schools. There are also two stations including the high speed train to St Pancras from Canterbury West that can whisk you to London in less than an hour. Alternatively we can be in Whitstable with its shops, harbour and famous oysters in 10 minutes while the nearby Gulbenkian theatre and cinema on the U