Spacious detached family home offering versatile accommodation set in attractive gardens in a quiet rural location with views across the valley on the periphery of the Elham Village.Prospect House is a delightful period property situated along a private lane within a short distance to the centre of Elham village. The property is set within gardens of circa 0.4 acres and enjoys uninterrupted views across the valley and the adjacent farmland. The current custodians have had the pleasure to call this family house a home for over 40 years. The property, believed to date from the early 20th century with later additions, is full of character with high ceilings and windows at every turn to allow the property to be flooded with lots of natural light. The accommodation is set across two floors with a dining room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility space, family snug, studio room and cloakroom to the ground floor, with five bedrooms, en suite bathroom, family bathroom and shower room on the first floor. As with most properties of this era, the accommodation has generous proportions. Outside, the grounds are cleverly laid out to provide areas of al fresco dining, space for young children to play and elevated terraces in which to enjoy the setting summer sun. The area which once was a paddock is now a wildflower meadow interspersed with fruit trees. The likes of Prospect House do not come the market very often. FEATURES- Spacious entrance hall with understairs storage and coat cupboard- Formal dining room with full height bay window enjoying views across farm land - Drawing room with dual aspect views, French doors and open fireplace in which to enjoy coal and log fires in the winter months- Kitchen/breakfast room in the style that would be expected of a house in a rural location, fitted with bespoke Smallbone painted units, an oil fired aga, electric oven and hob, tiled flooring, additional pantry space for appliances and food storage - From the kitchen is a rear entrance boot room which leads to a rear reception room currently used as a family snug/TV room with French doors opening onto the garden and a studio space currently used as a painting studio - Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin - First floor master bedroom with en suite bathroom - Four further bedrooms; three doubles and a large single bedroom, a hand basin in all the doubles - Family bathroom with bath, pedestal basin and WC - Gently sloping garden with an area of lawn, established flower beds with seasonal planting, mature shrubs and areas of seating for al fresco dining - Paddock with fruit trees and summer house perfectly placed in which to enjoy views across the valley - Driveway offering lots of space for off road parking with the bonus of covered parking for two cars - Single garage with adjacent timber framed garden store - Solar panels fitted for heating water and provision of electricity SITUATIONProspect House is located along a private no through country lane on the periphery of 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, one of which is now a Gastro pub. 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. Prospect House 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: Oil fired Aga. Mains electric, water and drainage. The central heating is a zoned system. Photovoltaic and solar panels for heating water and electricity generation. Double glazing throughout. - Local Authority: Folkestone and Hythe - Council Tax band: G (2024/25) - Fixtures and fittings: Excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. - Agent's Note: Collards Lane is a private no through which is jointly owned by all the properties along the lane. An Association is in place for organising any required maintenance to the road. - Viewings: Strictly 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. Collards Lane is on the left as you enter the village and Prospect House is on your right after a short distance. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i70702799
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Nackington Court is a charming enclave of five detached Tudor style properties that includes The Lodge. Although only built about 28 years ago it replicates wonderful features from a bygone era but with all the mod cons associated with contemporary living and includes a detached double garage and a spacious parking area interspersed with shrubs and a wooded area. It has a delightful exterior with an impressive porch and front door that opens into the gorgeous dining hall with its panelled walls and terracotta tiled flooring.Oak panelled doors open into the triple aspect living room with French doors to the garden, exposed wall and ceiling beams and a central brick fireplace. The family space includes a charming breakfast area with French doors to the garden and the kitchen with its Aga and units housing stand-alone appliances as well as brick peninsular, pantry and access to the utility room. The ground floor also has a cloakroom, a coat/understairs cupboard and an oak staircase leading to the beamed landing, the family bathroom and five bedrooms including a double height single with a cross beam, three doubles with dual aspect and fitted wardrobes and the dual aspect first bedroom with built in cupboards and a panelled en suite shower.There is a spacious rear terrace and a large lawned area with mature trees, shrub borders and a hedge providing privacy. The pitched roof double garage has been designed to replicate the exterior of the house and could always be converted to include additional accommodation, subject to the appropriate planning permission.What the Owner says:We bought this house from new 28 years ago and is not only a pleasant place to live with delightful neighbours but also great for entertaining. However, it is now time to downsize and let another family take over the reins. We have always loved the quiet location but still being close to the city but there are also excellent places to go for country walks with farmland across the road. We can even stroll into Canterbury in about half an hour where we can enjoy the historic buildings, shops, restaurants and entertainment. There are also three universities, excellent secondary state and private schools, sports clubs and two mainline stations with the fast train from Canterbury West whisking you to London in under an hour.Room sizes:Dining Hall: 19'6 x 13'6 (5.95m x 4.12m)Living Room: 21'9 x 11'6 (6.63m x 3.51m)Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 27'2 x 12'2 (8.29m x 3.71m)Utility Room: 9'4 x 7'4 (2.85m x 2.24m)CloakroomFIRST FLOORBedroom 1: 13'0 x 12'1 (3.97m x 3.69m)En Suite Bath/Shower RoomBedroom 2: 12'9 maximum x 10'3 (3.89m x 3.13m)Bedroom 3: 12'0 x 11'7 (3.66m x 3.53m)Bathroom: 8'4 x 7'6 (2.54m x 2.29m)Bedroom 4: 10'11 x 8'4 (3.33m x 2.54m)Bedroom 5: 10'3 x 6'8 (3.13m x 2.03m)OUTSIDEFront GardenRear GardenDouble Garage: 20'1 x 19'9 (6.13m x 6.02m) The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i69029516
NO CHAIN - ( OPEN DAY SATURDAY 11 MAY 2024 )Please call to arrange an appointment DescriptionOrwell, is a substantial detached house which sits proud within just under an acre plot and is set back off the main road, the property we believe dates from 1936 and was named Orwell, after a famous Golden-haired colt race horse, who won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in 1932. Construction is of traditional build of brick and block, white painted facades, tiled roof, sash windows, and central doorcase with hood.Internally there are many attractive art deco style features such as fireplaces, dado rails, glassed bar arch above internal doors, storage cupboards and an attractive balustrade staircase which leads to the first floor. The property has been in the same family for over 50 years and is now in need of full refurbishment, which provides a fantastic opportunity to update, create and develop your own style to this classic home.OutsideThe property sits back 130 ft from the New Dover Road and has a frontage of 110ft, with a drive which leads to a single garage, parking area and front entrance.The front gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with tall mature tree hedge, and access either side of the property leads to the rear gardens.The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with high mature tree boundaries, sun terrace, quadruple garaging and pool complex with shower and WC facilities, all now requiring modernisation and updating.FeaturesEntrance Porch. Entrance Hall. Sitting Room. Dining Room. Study/ Family Room. Kitchen. Breakfast Room. Pantry. Rear Hall. Bathroom. WC. Rear Porch. Boiler Room. First Floor Landing. Five Bedrooms. Family Bathroom. Laundry Room. WC. Quadruple garaging plus single Garage. Swimming Pool. Various Outbuildings. Gardens just under an Acre. SituationThe property is conveniently located just over a mile outside Canterbury city centre, nearby is a local post office, Sainsburys mini store, and Waitrose Supermarket.Canterbury City offers an excellent shopping centre, many cultural interests and the Marlowe theatre.Recreational facilities include Championship cricket, rugby, swimming pool, leisure centre and an excellent choice of golf courses, fishing and water sports can be found along the coast.There is also a good choice of schools in both the state and private sectors, along with girls and boys grammar schools, colleges and universities.Transports links are also good, with the A2 linking into the M2, M20/M25 and other motorway networks.Canterbury has two mainline railway stations with Canterbury West operating the high-speed train to London St Pancras in just under an hour.The port of Dover and Eurotunnel are easily reached and both operate services to the continentProperty Information- Services: Mains, gas electric water, and drainage - Council Tax Band: G: Canterbury City Council.ViewingsStrictly through Whitney Homes DirectionsHead out of Canterbury via the New Dover Road, A2050 passing through traffic lights, continue straight and just past Rochester Avenue on the left, the property is on the left signed number 79. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i71640829
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
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
The Manor House sits in an exceptionally convenient location close to the heart of the city, providing one of the finest family homes in Canterbury. Its pleasing Georgian architecture delivers well-proportioned rooms flooded with light through large sash windows. Grade II listed, the house is mainly 18th, but in part 16th century retaining original Georgian shutters, tall ceilings with fine Adam style cornicing, exposed wooden flooring, beams and Adam style fireplaces. A reception hall with flagstone floor leads to the centre of the house. The main receptions rooms are all arranged around the hall providing a comfortable and highly liveable layout for a large house. The drawing room and a less formal sitting room enjoy views across the large gardens whilst, to the front, a fine room provides a splendid family room. A study provides a peaceful spot for homeworking. The kitchen is arranged around a huge island and, with plenty of space for a table in addition, is a sociable space at the heart of the home from which doors lead to a terrace behind the house. A useful utility/boot room can be accessed by a door at the side of the house and is enormously practical.A graceful staircase rises and turns before arriving at a wonderfully wide landing. Bedrooms to either side provide very comfortable accommodation. The principal bedroom is particularly voluminous, thought originally to have been a 'salon noble' with elaborate Adam style cornicing and a fireplace. Together with a large en suite and dressing room this provides a lovely principal suite with an outlook over the gardens.There are four further double bedrooms, the largest of which has an en suite shower room and another an adjoining dressing room. A family bathroom completes the accommodation. A separate staircase rises from the landing to a useful storage space.THE ANNEXEA glazed link from the reception hall leads to a very well-appointed, self-contained annexe comprising a sitting room with French doors to the terrace, a fitted kitchen and a spacious double bedroom with an en suite shower room.Set back behind a wall and mature shrubs, and having a very handsome facade, The Manor House is approached over a gravelled carriage driveway, which provides parking and gives access to the detached double garage. A particular feature of this property is the large garden. It is mostly walled, with some of the walls over 500 years old. Laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds it features numerous seating areas. A ha-ha with a picturesque footbridge leads to an Edwardian folly.There is also a vegetable garden with greenhouse and shed, a door to Beverley Meadow, a second shed with adjacent log store and generous paved terraces off both the main house and annexe, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining, the whole screened by mature shrubs and trees.The Manor House is located in a sought-after residential area close to the city centre. Pedestrian access via a door to the rear of the garden gives swift access across Beverley Meadow to Canterbury West station and The Goods Shed - a popular farmers' market, food hall and restaurant. The property is well placed to take advantage of all that the city of Canterbury has to offer, with its wide range of shops, restaurants and array of cultural, sporting and recreational facilities. There are well-regarded schools in both the independent and state sectors, including the Simon Langton grammar schools, The King's School, St Edmund's School and Kent College. The University of Kent is close by. The A2 has direct dual carriageway access to the motorway network. The High-Speed service to London St Pancras from Canterbury West takes from 54 minutes. Excellent bus links run from the university to the coast and the city. The area has good access to the Continent. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_canterbury-d196475/for-sale_i69494023
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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