Full Description
Situation
This super property is well located in this delightful rural hamlet with open countryside to the front. There are a number of villages within easy reach including Densole, Hawkinge, Elham, Lyminge and Barham. These offer a good variety of services including shops, schooling, public houses, doctors, pharmacists, sport and recreational amenities. To the South, on the coast, you will find Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel. To the North, accessed via the A260 connecting to the A2, is the cathedral city of Canterbury. These both offer an extensive range of facilities together with mainline train services to London. The Channel port of Dover lies to the South East providing further means of access to Europe.
Property
Ivy House – A Characterful Countryside Retreat with Endless Potential nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Swingfield Street, it is a beautifully presented period cottage that seamlessly blends timeless charm with elegant modern updates. Dating back to 1806, this character-filled home boasts a striking brick and flint façade beneath a Kent Peg tiled roof, which was fully replaced in 2015.
Set within generous gardens, Ivy House enjoys a tranquil village setting among just 21 individually styled homes, offering a true sense of community. While already deceptively spacious, the property also presents exciting potential for further expansion—the double garage was thoughtfully constructed to allow for a first-floor addition if desired.
Inside, the well-balanced layout is designed for both comfort and versatility. The ground floor features four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, and a shower room, providing ample space for everyday living and entertaining. A standout modern addition is the stunning rear garden room, a fabulous space filled with natural light from its vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, triple-glazed windows, and Velux roof lights. Bi-fold doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the paved terrace, creating an inviting space to enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Upstairs, there are three well-appointed bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, including an en-suite and walk-in dressing room to the master bedroom.
This super house offers the perfect balance of character, contemporary comfort, and further potential, it is a rare opportunity to own such a charming countryside retreat in an idyllic yet well-connected location.
Entrance Porch
Dining Hall
13' 6'' x 10' 11'' (4.11m x 3.32m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
13' 8'' x 11' 11'' (4.16m x 3.63m)
Sitting Room
14' 2'' x 13' 6'' (4.31m x 4.11m)
Study
13' 11'' x 8' 10'' (4.24m x 2.69m)
Family/Garden Room
18' 4'' x 13' 4'' (5.58m x 4.06m)
Utility Room
7' 3'' x 6' 3'' (2.21m x 1.90m)
Ground Floor Shower Room
6' 3'' x 4' 7'' (1.90m x 1.40m)
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One
13' 11'' x 10' 5'' (4.24m x 3.17m)
En-suite
8' 9'' x 3' 2'' (2.66m x 0.96m)
Bedroom Two
13' 1'' x 11' 3'' (3.98m x 3.43m)
Bedroom Three
13' 1'' x 8' 8'' (3.98m x 2.64m)
Family Bathroom
8' 4'' x 6' 0'' (2.54m x 1.83m)
Double Garage
22' 10'' x 21' 1'' (6.95m x 6.42m)
Workshop
15' 7'' x 9' 0'' (4.75m x 2.74m)
Store
6' 0'' x 4' 9'' (1.83m x 1.45m)
Outside
Set within generous gardens and grounds of just under ¼ acre, Ivy House offers a beautifully landscaped outdoor space designed for both relaxation and practicality. The gardens are predominantly laid to neat lawn, complemented by a greenhouse, a productive vegetable plot, and a spacious sun terrace, an ideal spot to enjoy the picturesque view of the 13th-century St. Peter’s Church.
For parking and storage, the property benefits from a double attached garage with full-height loft space, designed and built to allow for future conversion (subject to planning permissions). A brick-paved driveway provides parking for up to three vehicles, while an additional single driveway with gated access offers parking for 1-2 more vehicles. A separate garage/garden store with power and lighting further enhances the practicality of the space.
A side access gate leads to the rear garden, where the 1,250-litre oil storage tank is discreetly positioned. The double garage is fitted with electric remote roller doors, adding convenience and security.
This thoughtfully designed outdoor space enhances the appeal of Ivy House, offering a perfect balance of charm, functionality, and future potential.
Services
Oil-fired central heating (new boiler installed in 2019) plus 1250 litre oil storage tank.
Mains water and electricity are connected, private drainage.
Maintained burglar alarm with integrated smoke alarm, CCTV and security lighting on each elevation Satellite dish wired to each TV aerial point through an internal relay box.