Full Description
Situation
This fabulous extensive property is in an excellent rural location with stunning views to the open countryside with a wealth of walks and bridle paths immediately available. 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 and dentist surgery, pharmacists, sports 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 into Europe.
The Property
Nestled in a quiet, picturesque village with breathtaking rural views, this exceptional home has been completely transformed by its current owners. Now a beautifully modern, light-filled family home, it offers adaptable living spaces designed for both comfort and style.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a surprisingly generous reception hall, setting the tone for the spaciousness throughout. From here, there is access to a stylish dining room, a well-equipped kitchen fitted with high-quality integrated appliances, a practical utility room, and a cloakroom/WC. A striking open-plan family room seamlessly flows into the vast sitting room, where a multi-fuel stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. A separate, generous study provides the perfect space for home working or quiet retreat.
Also on the ground floor, a superb double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a private en-suite offers excellent flexibility, whether as a guest suite or for multi-generational living.
Upstairs, three impressive double bedrooms await, each offering an abundance of space and natural light. The principal bedroom boasts a luxurious en-suite shower room and a walk-in dressing room, adding a touch of indulgence to everyday living.
Set in an idyllic village location, this beautifully updated home enjoys stunning countryside views, providing a peaceful yet well-connected retreat. A must-see for those seeking space, modern elegance, and a tranquil rural lifestyle.
Property
A picturesque period cottage with a modern two double bedroom self-contained annexe, set within 0.58 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, approached via a private gravel drive serving just four properties and enjoying a truly idyllic setting. Although currently arranged as two separate dwellings, it would be exceptionally easy to introduce internal connecting doors, creating one extensive country residence if desired.
The main cottage welcomes you through an entrance porch into a charming reception hall featuring stairs to the first floor and a large inglenook fireplace housing a generous wood-burning stove. From here, a spacious kitchen offers integrated appliances including a slimline dishwasher and electric cooker, with space for a fridge and washing machine. A utility room provides further storage with matching units, space for a tall freezer, and a stable door opening directly to the gardens.
The sitting room is both cosy and characterful, with a wood-burning stove and bi-folding doors that open into a bespoke conservatory, a wonderful space to relax while enjoying views across the gardens and grounds.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, all benefitting from far-reaching countryside views.
The two double bedroom self-contained annexe has a ground floor cloakroom/WC, a porch, conservatory, spacious kitchen/dining room plus a super sitting room with patio doors on to the beautiful gardens. The annexe really is a superb addition, offering excellent flexibility for multigenerational living, guest accommodation, holiday let or for home working. Light, airy, and generously proportioned, it combines modern comfort with character features to create a stylish and versatile living space that perfectly complements the main cottage.
Reception Hall
Sitting Room
15' 9'' x 12' 4'' (4.80m x 3.76m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
17' 0'' x 14' 11'' (5.18m x 4.54m)
Kitchen
16' 1'' x 7' 3'' (4.90m x 2.21m)
Dining Room
15' 10'' x 12' 1'' (4.82m x 3.68m)
Family Room
11' 9'' x 11' 9'' (3.58m x 3.58m)
Utility Room
9' 4'' x 6' 6'' (2.84m x 1.98m)
Conservatory
15' 8'' x 14' 0'' (4.77m x 4.26m)
Bedroom One
16' 0'' x 12' 3'' (4.87m x 3.73m)
Study
18' 4'' x 7' 3'' (5.58m x 2.21m)
Bedroom Two
16' 3'' x 9' 7'' (4.95m x 2.92m)
Bedroom Three
9' 10'' x 7' 4'' (2.99m x 2.23m)
Cloakroom / WC
Sun Room
13' 9'' x 9' 1'' (4.19m x 2.77m)
Bathroom
7' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.18m x 1.78m)
Annexe Kitchen/Dining Room
15' 10'' x 15' 0'' (4.82m x 4.57m)
Bedroom Four
13' 0'' x 10' 10'' (3.96m x 3.30m)
Annexe Sitting Room
15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
Annexe Main Bedroom
15' 8'' x 15' 0'' (4.77m x 4.57m)
En-suite
First Floor Landing
Annexe Bedroom Two
12' 1'' x 7' 10'' (3.68m x 2.39m)
Annexe Bathroom
12' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.65m x 2.01m)
Master bedroom
17' 2'' x 9' 0'' (5.23m x 2.74m)
Master En-suite
Annexe Conservatory
14' 8'' x 5' 11'' (4.47m x 1.80m)
Barn One
24' 11'' x 12' 6'' (7.59m x 3.81m)
Dressing Room
Barn Two
10' 0'' x 9' 3'' (3.05m x 2.82m)
Barn Three
23' 3'' x 6' 8'' (7.08m x 2.03m)
Log Store
17' 5'' x 8' 5'' (5.30m x 2.56m)
Family Bathroom
Garage
15' 11'' x 8' 11'' (4.85m x 2.72m)
Carport
16' 10'' x 9' 8'' (5.13m x 2.94m)
Shed
9' 10'' x 5' 11'' (2.99m x 1.80m)
Outside
The extensive gardens have been thoughtfully and professionally designed to create a series of distinct areas, each tailored to different interests and pastimes. There is a splendid raised pond complete with resident ducks, a dedicated chicken enclosure housing some rather handsome hens, and even a tortoise house with a spacious run.
Neatly shaped lawns and colourful planting lead to a wide grapevine-covered pergola, which in turn guides you down to an enclosed paddock, a perfect spot for small livestock, recreation, or simply enjoying the open countryside views.
A plethora of outbuildings further enhance the property’s appeal, including barn-style structures, workshops, wood stores, animal shelters, and two greenhouses, providing endless versatility for hobbies, storage, or potential conversion (subject to any necessary consents).
Flowing effortlessly from one area to the next, the gardens and grounds offer a true sense of rural tranquillity and an exceptional lifestyle opportunity.
Services
Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage and Calor Gas fired central heating, supplemented by wood stoves.
Large Shed
24' 7'' x 13' 1'' (7.49m x 3.98m)