Rose Acre is a striking German kit house finished in Siberian larch and white render, designed to maximise on natural light and provide open views over the delightful gardens. The house offers an array of contemporary and light-filled accommodation with large glass windows and doors connecting the house and gardens. The ventilation system provides clean filtered air (suitable for allergy suffers) and an ambient temperature throughout, befitting of the calm and serene setting. The house is heated with an air source heat pump, underfloor heating, with triple glazed windows and advanced insulation. Completely electric, the annual electricity bill for the entire house is currently below £500The huge central reception hall offers an impressive welcome with its double-height ceilings and bespoke turned stairway, with views over the garden. Double doors open to the multi-aspect drawing room with its feature fireplace and sliding doors opening to the terrace and garden. An additional comfortable sitting room is also accessible from the front of the property, whilst the sociable open-plan kitchen and living space provide further areas for relaxing and entertaining. There is easy access to the garden, a corner glazed dining space and a chic kitchen with a range of handleless cabinetry and various integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and relaxed corner seating area. Alongside are useful utility, cloakroom and shower rooms. The bright first-floor galleried landing branches off onto four well-proportioned bedrooms (two en suite) with excellent elevated views of the grounds and an abundance of natural light. The impressive vaulted principal suite with corner windows has a sliding door opening to its sleek en suite bathroom and adjacent fully fitted dressing room. A third shower room and generous linen room complete the floor.The property sits in a peaceful and calm plot, surrounding by greenery and the sound of nature. Dual five-bar gates open to the large gravelled driveway leading to the detached garage with its handy self-contained office space, laundry and shower rooms, and electric car charging point. The formal front garden contains a sunny circular paved seating area, whilst the rear paved terrace spans the width of the property and is an ideal space for entertaining. The well-kept garden is surrounded and interspersed by both mature and younger shrubbery and trees and comprise a sizeable level lawn with several vibrant herbaceous borders, an established vegetable garden and a detached summer house, insulated and with electricity and heating.The property is located on the east side of the historic city of Canterbury, with its wealth of recreational, cultural and everyday amenities including supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Nearby Barton Wood and Blean Forest are ideal for walking and cycling. Several notable educational facilities include the Simon Langton grammar schools, The King's School, St Edmund's School and The University of Kent. The A2 and M2 offer convenient road links, with a High-Speed train service to London St Pancras from Canterbury West. The area has good access to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i71155582
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A fine example of a Grade II listed 15th century farmhouse with significant later additions set amid mature gardens and grounds of circa 5.8 acres in a peaceful rural setting accompanied by outbuildings and separate one bedroom cottage.Park Gate was built around 1460 in the reign of Edward IV and added to over subsequent centuries. The black and white heavily timbered property retains many architectural features including exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and wide oak floorboards. During World War II Park Gate was the family home of Anthony Eden, later Prime Minister; he and his wife regularly attended Elham Church. Sir Winston Churchill visited him here, and the gun emplacements used to defend the house from enemy aircraft can still be seen in the gardens.The accommodation is laid out over three floors with a principal suite, nursery suite of two bedrooms and a further three bedrooms to the first floor. On the second floor are the former servants' quarters with a lobby and two spacious rooms which could serve as a teenagers' retreat.In the immaculate six-acre grounds are well established flower beds with rhododendron bushes, attractive box topiary hedges, magnolia trees, a crocus lawn, "daffodil hill", apple and cherry trees and a walled herb garden. There are also two paddocks, a fenced all-weather tennis court, and a fish pond with ornamental waterfall.The stable block and hay store can accommodate several horses. Attached to the stables is a spacious drive-through garage with in-an-out doors. There are also two thatched pavilions, one of which faces the front lawn that is a suitable area for a game of croquet.Behind the stables is Eden Cottage, where Anthony Eden's chauffeur used to live; a two-storey property with large sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom downstairs, and bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. FEATURES- Double oak doors open into the hallway leading into a sitting room overlooking the gardens, with exposed beams and a magnificent inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove- Impressive drawing room, formerly two rooms, with an abundance of exposed beams, fabulous inglenook with copper hood is located at one end with a decorative brick fireplace at the other- Spacious dining room with dual aspect views, including a bay window, and an open log fire- Spacious kitchen/breakfast room with views over the garden- Kitchen has limed pine units by Thoroughly Wood, granite worksurfaces, a concealed utility cupboard and a walk-in larder, integrated appliances of electric double oven and gas hob, and space for an American Style fridge freezer - Library/home office with double aspect views, fitted oak shelves and open working fireplace- Ground floor shower room with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin, wood-effect vinyl floor with attractive decorative inlay- Large but height-restricted cellar, currently used for wine storage- Oak staircase gently rising to the large landing with built-in overhead bookshelves- Principal bedroom suite with double aspect views, including adjacent dressing room with amazing bespoke oak paneled wardrobes, and bathroom with large bath, power-shower cubicle, WC, pedestal basin and bidet- A nursery suite, made up of a double bedroom with fitted vanity basin under a marble countertop and decorative fireplace with Delft tiles, leading through to an additional spacious double bedroom, overlooking the gardens, fitted wardrobes and full-height cupboards, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom to the hallway with bath, WC and pedestal basin- Double bedroom, where Churchill is reported to have stayed, with dressing area and pedestal basin, views over the garden- Two further double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom - Two attic rooms have gable ceilings, triple windows and built-in storage cupboards- Additional vaulted attic space offers fantastic storage area or potential for further accommodation subject to any necessary planning consent(s)- Stable block for several horses and hay store, attached to a spacious garage this building could offer potential additional ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary planning consent(s)- Self-contained one bedroom cottage- Garden and grounds of circa 5.8 acres in total consisting of large cultivated gardens and paddocks- Large all-weather tennis court with fence surround and thatched pavilionSITUATIONPark Gate is located along a peaceful country lane one mile from the village of Elham, situated in the heart of the Kent Downs. The village has a well-regarded primary school, GP surgery, two churches, village hall, village shop and three pubs, all with guest rooms. Elham is situated between Canterbury, with its vibrant and historical city centre, and Ashford, with its high-speed rail service to London (37 minutes). It is also a short drive to the coastal towns of Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe.Park Gate is less than 15 minutes from the Channel Tunnel, Saltwood rail station for connections to the high-speed train at Ashford, and the M20 which provides access to the coastal ports and to the M25 for links to the national network. PROPERTY INFORMATION- Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Calor gas hob.- Local Authority: Folkestone & Hythe District Council- Council Tax band: H (2023/24)VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment through Jackson-Stops. Tel: DIRECTIONSFrom Junction 12 of the M20, take the A20/Ashford Road towards Sellindge. At the first roundabout, take the third exit/Beachborough towards Etchinghill and Lyminge. Continue on this road into Canterbury Road arriving at Elham village after about 5.6 miles. Continue through the village turning left after approximately 0.5 miles signposted for Park Gate and Stelling Minnis. The property is located on the left after about 0.6 miles. Enter via the first 5 bar gate, keeping to the left of the stable block, continue round the gravel driveway to arrive at the front of the property. Alternatively, take the M2/A2 bypassing Canterbury. Leave by the slip road to Barham. Continue along Valley Road towards Elham, turning right onto the lane sign posted for Park Gate and Stelling Minnis. The property is located on the left after about 0.6 miles. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i68548945
GORSLEY HOUSEBuilt in the Arts & Crafts style, Gorsley House is an elegant double-fronted country residence offering more than 4,000 sq ft of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. The property enjoys excellent leisure facilities.The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with fireplace and cloakroom. The generous sitting room has an exposed brick fireplace with wood-burning stove; there is an inter-connecting study with freestanding wood-burning stove and French doors to the garden on two aspects. The panelled dining room with bow window has exposed beams and a stone open fireplace.The extensive kitchen/sitting room has a range of bespoke wall and base units, including a large central island with breakfast bar and modern integrated appliances, a sitting area and French doors to the garden. A utility room is adjacent.The spacious principal bedroom has built-in storage and a large en suite bathroom. Four further double bedrooms all have built-in storage and one has an en suite shower room. There is an ample family bathroom. A further bedroom and a useful attic room are housed on the second floor.ANNEXE AND OUTBUILDINGSLocated in the same building as the large garage, the generous annexe is arranged as a sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. It has not been inspected internally. The entire building has potential to be re-arranged to make a larger cottage, subject to any necessary consents.The property has a range of outbuildings including stables, a workshop, a greenhouse, a summer house/gym and a gazebo/shelter, which is well sited to enjoy views over the vineyard and ideally placed for summer entertaining.Extending to some 17.75 acres, the well-maintained gardens and grounds a particular feature of this property - are laid mainly to lawn, surrounded by wild meadow and light woodland bordered by mature shrubs and trees. There is a swimming pool and pool house with pump room and cloakroom, together with an all-weather tennis court and paved terraces to three aspects, the whole ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining and enjoying far-reaching views.Also included is the vineyard, which has potential for expansion and the creation of a winery within the large modern barn. Two acres are already planted with 4,300 chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier vines and the Gorsley Vineyard name is well established. Last year's harvest yielded 7 tons of fruit, sufficient to produce around 7,500 bottles.Alongside the vineyard are three paddocks (with scope for further planting), the stables and the barn, a generous building with great potential.By separate negotiation, the Gorsley Vineyard wine business is also available to the purchaser of Gorsley House. More details can be found at The house is situated in a wonderful rural location in one of the most attractive valleys south of Canterbury. The gently rolling wooded hillsides give way to a patchwork of orchards and fields. The woods provide miles of bridleways and footpaths for riding/walking. Lower Hardres has a farm shop, local church and modern village hall. Nearby Bridge offers day-to-day amenities whilst Canterbury provides an array of cultural, leisure and shopping facilities, together with an excellent range of schools in both private and state sectors.The M20 (Junction 11) is to the south and the A2 at Bridge connects to the M2 at Brenley Corner. High Speed trains from Canterbury West arrive at London St Pancras in under an hour; there is also a stopping service from Chartham or Bekesbourne. The area has good access to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i68690026
There is a fascinating history to Street End Place. The property has been in the same family for numerous generations, and this is the first time it has been offered for sale. The original mansion house was demolished in the 1960s and replaced with a bungalow. This was subsequently demolished in the late 1980s and replaced with the house that is seen today. The property occupies the original footprint of the former mansion and benefits from the original walled gardens and associated period buildings, including a separate three-bedroom cottage.A magnificent stone pillared entrance portico leads up to the double front door. In turn this opens to the stunning full height reception hall with its striking bifurcating staircase with a half landing and display niches to either side. To the right is the superb 40ft drawing room, which has an ornate marble fireplace and a bay window with fabulous far-reaching views over adjoining farmland. To the left of the hall is the formal dining room, a wonderful room for entertaining. Beyond is the family breakfast room, which gives access to both the kitchen and the Amdega conservatory. Positioned between the breakfast room and the drawing room is the generous sitting room with views over the walled garden. This is a bright and welcoming space with a large bay window. From here there is access to a half cellar and two large store cupboards. The kitchen provides plenty of storage in an array of fitted wall and base units alongside integrated appliances, including a double oven and an induction hob. There is a useful utility room and a separate cloakroom.Upstairs the extensive 40' galleried landing is the focal point with a skylight overhead. There are four generous double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms. These include the principal bedroom with its large en suite bathroom and access to the southwest-facing balcony. Two further bedrooms also have access to balconies.Agent's Note:The Coach House Flat is let on an AST until 13/3/24. Further details available from the agentsA long carriage driveway leads up from Street End to a large gravel parking area at the front of the house. The everyday drive is to the rear, which also serves Stable Cottage and the outbuildings. The outbuildings principally comprise a former stable block and adjoining store room, a detached store/garage. Attached to Stable Cottage is a further range of buildings, including a double garage and the former estate office with a self-contained flat above. The parklike gardens and grounds include sweeping lawns and a magnificent display of fine specimen trees. To the rear of the house is a pair of walled gardens. The garden nearer to the house is profusely planted and landscaped with pathways interspersing the lawns and shrub and herbaceous beds. The rear courtyard is tranquil and provides a wonderful setting for this rare and special property.The small village of Street End lies in a peaceful rural position on the edge of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby village of Chartham offers several everyday amenities, including local shops and a doctor's surgery, while the nearest primary school is in the village of Petham. Canterbury city centre offers a wide range of cultural, sporting and recreational amenities. In particular, there is a good range of educational facilities, both in the independent and state sectors, including King's Canterbury, St Edmund's School and the Simon Langton grammar schools for Boys.The A2 provides direct dual carriageway access onto the motorway network and Canterbury West station provides High Speed services to London St Pancras in under an hour. The area has good access to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i69209437
A highly versatile and contemporary six bedroom property with extensive leisure activities including two swimming pools, gym, games room/bar/cinema room, workshops and garaging. DescriptionDenton Farm is a most impressive country property which occupies a picturesque location on the outskirts of Denton village. This stylish and contemporary property is presented to an extremely high standard and specification with accommodation offering two self-contained adjoining houses which provide great versatility with the option to combine to make one dwelling (subject to planning permission). In addition to the main house there are two substantial outbuildings which provide for recreational use with one offering a games room and adjoining cinema room with bar area, and the other provides a workshop with changing rooms and an adjacent quadruple garage. There are a comprehensive range of leisure activities including an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool with entertaining area, alfresco kitchen and a putting green.House AThis light, airy and substantial home boasts comfortable accommodation enjoying well-proportioned open plan rooms. The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room is an outstanding space with high ceilings and a range of fitted cupboards and central island with ample workspace. To either end, are bi-fold doors which lead out to the terraces and to the indoor heated swimming pool with shower room. Off the entrance hall with a glazed staircase with floating steps, is the generously proportioned sitting room with a wall of bi-fold doors opening out to the south-east facing terrace. On the ground floor are two bedrooms and shower room whilst on the first floor is the principal bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing room (potential bedroom four) and a wet room with contemporary sanitary ware. House BThe reception hall leads through to the open plan sitting/dining area with a wall of bi-fold doors opening to the south-east facing terrace and a kitchen equipped with a range of fitted cupboards including a variety of integral appliances. Located off the hall is also a utility room. On the ground floor are two bedrooms, one with en suite shower room facilities and the other served by a separate shower room. On the first floor the principal bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing room (potential bedroom four) and an en suite bathroom. Denton Farm is approached via wrought iron gates opening to the driveway which gives access to the rear of the property, garaging and various outbuildings whilst a second gate opens to the front of the property. Outside, the gardens and grounds total circa 8.4 acres and comprise an outdoor swimming pool with terraces surround and an outdoor kitchen. Located to the north of the main house, is an attractive rockery garden beside a carp pond with a decked area and terrace.LocationDenton Farm occupies a delightful setting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Denton village itself has a village hall, an ancient church and The Jackdaw Inn public house, whilst Barham village (1.5 miles) has a village store and post office. The medieval city of Canterbury (8.5 miles) with its cobbled streets and old buildings is home to the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and to The Marlow Theatre and an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, galleries and restaurants. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Centre are about 8 miles away. The world renowned Royal St George's is just one of a number of popular golf courses in the area. Also nearby are Broome Park Golf Club and Canterbury Golf Club. There is a good choice of schools in the area both at primary and secondary level. These include Barham and Selsted Church of England Primary Schools and The King's School and St Edmunds in Canterbury. Universities include Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury College and University of Kent. Train services run from Canterbury West to London St. Pancras in approximately 55 minutes and Canterbury East to London Victoria in 1 hr 36 mins. A high speed service can be found at Ashford International station which gets to London St. Pancras in 37 minutes. Trains run from Shepherds Well station (5.6 miles) to London Victoria. Motorway links: The A2 links to the A20 and M20, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus. *All mileages and distances are approximateSquare Footage: 2,290 sq ft Acreage: 8.4 AcresDirectionsFrom the M20 in Folkestone take the turn off for the A20 and continue for 0.8 of a mile, taking the A260 towards Canterbury, proceed along Spitfire Way for approximately 6 miles passing through the villages of Densole and Selsted. In Denton, turn left onto Agester Lane and then right and the property will be found on your right hand side. Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity. LPG. Private drainage via a cesspool.Agent's Note: The photographs have been supplied by the vendor and date from Summer 2023. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i69928674
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