Full Description
Situation
This idyllic cottage is tucked away just off the centre of the highly regarded village of Barham, offering a peaceful setting within easy walking distance of a wide range of local amenities. These include an award-winning community-run general store, a popular village pub, an active village hall with a varied programme of events, playing fields, a bowls club, and the village church. Barham is also home to a sought-after primary school and is within walking distance of the renowned Simpsons Wine Estate, which offers wine tasting experiences and tours. The surrounding countryside forms part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a rich network of public footpaths, bridleways, and cycle routes right on the doorstep. The nearby Forestry England sites of Covert and Covet Woods offer exceptional woodland walks and year-round outdoor enjoyment. Barham enjoys excellent road links, with easy access to the A2/M2 for connections towards Canterbury, the coast, and London. The Channel ports are around 25 minutes away, and a regular bus service runs through the village, linking to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury to the north and the coastal towns of Folkestone and Hythe to the south. All offer comprehensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities, as well as mainline and High Speed rail services to London St Pancras.
Property
This attractive two-bedroom semi-detached cottage was built circa 1924 as one of the original workers' cottages for Barham Court and has remained in the same family ownership since 1972. Over the years, it has been thoughtfully maintained and updated, including the installation of double glazing, a new central heating system, and replacement boiler — all while retaining the warmth and character of the original build. Set in the heart of the desirable village of Barham, the property offers comfortable and well-proportioned accommodation with scope for enhancement and personalisation. The ground floor includes a welcoming hallway with a cloakroom/WC, a well-fitted kitchen that opens into a dining area, and a spacious sitting room ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, there are two good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom, both with pleasant outlooks over the gardens and surrounding village. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home beautifully placed with potential, ideal for those looking to put down roots in a picturesque and well-connected East Kent village.
Hallway
6' 5'' x 4' 5'' (1.95m x 1.35m)
Kitchen
8' 9'' x 6' 9'' (2.66m x 2.06m)
Dining Room
12' 10'' x 9' 11'' (3.91m x 3.02m)
Sitting Room
12' 11'' x 9' 9'' (3.93m x 2.97m)
WC
5' 10'' x 4' 5'' (1.78m x 1.35m)
Boiler Room
4' 6'' x 3' 4'' (1.37m x 1.02m)
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One
12' 11'' x 9' 10'' (3.93m x 2.99m)
Bedroom Two
9' 11'' x 9' 7'' (3.02m x 2.92m)
Bathroom
8' 2'' x 6' 10'' (2.49m x 2.08m)
Barn
25' 2'' x 13' 3'' (7.66m x 4.04m)
Outside
A particularly exciting feature is the detached former stable situated within the garden. This charming outbuilding offers enormous potential – whether as a garage, workshop, studio, or home office. Subject to the necessary planning permissions, it may even lend itself to full conversion into ancillary accommodation, making it a rare and valuable asset for buyers seeking extra space, flexibility, or development opportunity.
There are mature, generous gardens to both the front and rear. Carefully planted and well-established, the gardens provide privacy and structure, with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowering plants creating an attractive year-round setting. There are multiple areas perfect for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
To the front, a gated gravel driveway offers parking for several vehicles.
Services
All main services are understood to be connected to the property.