This seven-bedroom home within the Canterbury city walls is undoubtedly one of the finest period houses in the area.

It has a pretty garden and large area of yorkstone-paved terrace, where you will discover a stunning light-filled studio/office, with gothic-style stable door, oak floors and cloakroom.

Dating from 17th century the main house was refaced in the mid-18th century to showcase one of the most appealing facades in the city.

Listed Grade II, the house has been extensively upgraded in a sympathetic style to enhance the many period features, but at the same time offering contemporary finishes to the bathrooms and kitchen.

An elegant Georgian panelled front door opens directly into a welcoming reception hall/sitting room, dominated by a deep inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over and fitted with a woodburning stove.

Turn left, to a double aspect dining room with a curved brick fireplace with original 18th century alcoves.

A drawing room, also double aspect, has an attractive fireplace with cast iron ribbed inset and wooden surround, a parquet floor and exposed timbers.

The triple aspect kitchen is partly divided from a breakfast room, which leads into the garden. There is a cellar and a downstairs cloakroom.

An original staircase leads to landing and bedrooms, some of which have impressive views of the Cathedral.

The master bedroom has exposed timbers and a brick fireplace with chimney
breast over and a window overlooking the garden to the side.

A door leads to the dressing area, while an en suite bathroom has part tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings and a tiled floor with twin wash basins and a rolltop bath.

There is a garage, with up-and-over door.

The Capuchins, 20 King Street, Canterbury
Guide price: £1.2m

For more information ring the agent on 01227 451123.