CHAIN FREE
Canterbury Road, Elham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6UE
Guide Price: £900,000
Offered by Your Key Move Folkestone Estate Agents Limited
CHAIN FREE | VACANT POSSESSION
Set in the heart of the Elham Valley's rolling hills, Usan is a unique and elegant residence offering spacious living, breathtaking views, and immediate move-in convenience with no onward chain. This substantial 4-bedroom detached family home combines character, craftsmanship, and scope for future potential – all nestled within approximately 1.2 acres of landscaped gardens, entertainment terraces, and private woodland.
Approached via a sweeping horseshoe driveway encircling a manicured front lawn, the home's impressive brick exterior makes a grand first impression, with ample parking and a sense of privacy and space throughout.
Step through the oak storm porch into a warm, parquet-floored entrance hall, setting the tone for the quality found throughout the home.
The generous double-aspect dining room features French doors opening onto the garden and flows seamlessly into a bright living room with additional French doors leading to the raised front terrace. A fireplace with a gas-fired wood-burning stove creates the perfect setting for cosy evenings or elegant entertaining.
At the heart of the home, the bespoke “Thoroughly Wood” kitchen offers handcrafted cabinetry, quality fittings, and a built-in breakfast area. Adjacent is a cleverly designed bootility room, combining utility and practicality with space for white goods, a sink, and ample storage.
Upstairs, the landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms:
The gardens at Usan are every bit as impressive as the interior.
To the front, the expansive horseshoe driveway surrounds a central lawn, offering ample parking and access to a detached garage via a five-bar gate.
To the rear, you'll discover a beautifully arranged series of sun terraces, decked entertaining spaces, and a raised barbecue terrace with balustrade, all taking full advantage of the glorious Elham Valley views.
The elevated decked area houses an inset hot tub and swimming pool (currently requiring refurbishment) – a fantastic opportunity to reinstate a luxury leisure zone or reinvent the space as a stylish outdoor entertaining hub.
A large cabin at the rear offers flexible accommodation, currently including a sink with mixer tap, shower room/WC, and a storage area – ideal as a home office, studio, or guest retreat.
Beyond, the sweeping lawn extends to a peaceful woodland area, offering privacy, nature, and tranquillity. There is potential to explore planning permission and even purchase adjoining land to create access or develop an additional dwelling (STPP), presenting exciting long-term opportunities.
Elham is a charming and vibrant village surrounded by countryside, yet well connected to both city and coast. Local amenities include a highly regarded primary school, doctors' surgery, village hall, churches, a small supermarket, and three welcoming pubs, including the refurbished Kings Arms, renowned for its quality food and warm hospitality.
Mainline stations in Folkestone offer High Speed rail links to London St Pancras in under an hour, while the M20, Channel Tunnel, and Canterbury are all within easy reach.
With vacant possession, no onward chain, and endless potential both inside and out, Usan presents an incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a high-quality home in one of Kent's most desirable locations.
Whether you're a growing family, relocating for a lifestyle change, or seeking a dream countryside retreat with room to expand, this exceptional property offers it all.
*At the time of an offer being accepted on a property marketed by Your Key Move LTD, the purchaser(s) will need to provide documentation in order for us to undertake the necessary identification checks, in order to adhere to our obligation under the Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML). This is a legal requirement and we will not proceed with a buyer(s) until these checks have been carried out. Your Key Move LTD uses a specialist third party service to verify identities. The cost of these checks is £50 plus VAT per purchase, which has to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and will be prior to a sales memorandum being issued to solicitors. This fee is non-refundable. Any questions on this should be asked prior to placing an offer.
