Extra coach house - how would you use yours?
The need for more space is listed as one of the top priorities by just under 30% of Britons looking to move home, according to a recently released survey by Santander. But if you had lots more space, how would you use it? At Park Crescent in Canterbury by Berkeley, some of the five bedroom, four storey Georgian style houses have up to 2,700sqft of living accommodation including a one bedroom coach house at the end of the garden which is the size of some London studio apartments!
Are you an aspiring photographer looking for a studio; an artist needing space and tranquillity to paint; a fitness fanatic in need of a home gym or a teenager seeking a little more independence? Alternatively maybe you need living accommodation for a nanny, housekeeper or older relatives? If so, the coach house offers the ultimate, luxurious extra accommodation that could fulfil your exact needs. Alternatively, if you don’t need the space, it could always be rented out. Spaciously designed with an open plan kitchen, living and bedroom area, the coach house has stunning separate shower room and a storage cupboard on the first floor. There is also a double garage on the ground floor.
Lee Monk, Head of Sales and Marketing at Berkeley comments: “We have had a tremendous response to the properties at Park Crescent and in particular those with a coach house as they offer unique and flexible accommodation that can be adapted to suit purchaser’s individual and changing circumstances. We would advise all potential purchasers to view the properties quickly as there are only 7 properties remaining.”
Stylishly designed to recreate a classic Georgian crescent, each of the properties has been designed to provide maximum space and flexibility to suit the needs of the most discerning of buyers. Traditionally designed with high ceilings and large windows, the properties are located around a central landscaped park overlooking the River Stour.
The spacious accommodation includes a fully integrated luxury kitchen and a spacious living and dining room on the ground floor, as well as a utility room and cloakroom. The main living room enjoys views over the park setting and is on the first floor, as is the third bedroom and an adjacent shower room. Two en-suite bedrooms are on the second floor including the master bedroom suite which features a separate shower and bath. The additional two bedrooms are on the third floor together with a shower room.
Blended with the finest materials and the latest technologies, each charming property is synonymous with the high standards associated with the Berkeley brand. Individually designed kitchens come with a mix of contemporary oak veneer and high gloss finishes, stone worktops, Bosch stainless steel double oven, gas burner or induction hob and extractor hood plus an integrated microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Bathrooms feature walk in showers, white Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, Hansgrohe thermostatically controlled showers and ceramic wall and floor tiling.
Kingsbrook Park is a stunning new development that is set within acres of landscaped grounds and is bordered by the River Stour on three sides. Designed to benefit the whole community, the development will include ecological habitat zones to improve the natural landscape and enhancements to the public riverside walk. There will also be a new children’s play area.
Canterbury enjoys as excellent array of leisure facilities for all ages from Kent’s largest soft play centre to an ice rink and bowling centre. For history enthusiasts, the Canterbury Tales Visitor Attraction is in the heart of the city centre, whilst animal lovers will enjoy Howletts Wild Animal Park and Druidstone Park which are both a short drive away. In addition, for families who enjoy watching a game of cricket, Canterbury Cricket Ground is the home of Kent’s cricket team.
Situated within a short drive of the M2, which provides links to both the M25 and to Dover and Channel Tunnel, the development is ideally located for people looking to travel regularly. In addition, the seaside is only 15 minutes away at Whitstable, which is famous for its excellent beaches and seafood. For those who prefer to travel by train, Canterbury West Station is only a ten minute walk away offering frequent high speed services to London St Pancras.
Prices for houses at Park Crescent currently start from £674,950. For further sales information, visit kingsbrookpark.co.uk.
