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This majestic three storey detached residence in the heart of Folkestone’s prestigious West End was originally built in 1925 as a weekend and holiday retreat for wealthy Londoners – and could become that again. However, it fell into disrepair but was rescued by the current owners about 14 years ago and was completely gutted and renovated from top to bottom including a new roof with 28,000 tiles, new ceilings, plumbing, electrics, insulation, kitchen and bathrooms. At the same time not only did they retain the superb period features but where some features had been destroyed or removed, they were replaced or replicated. So now you have a beautiful period property but designed for modern day living.   It also provides amazingly flexible accommodation to suit a variety of requirements and makes an ideal multi-generational home. If you have adult children or independent teenagers there is a whole floor they can enjoy. If you have elderly relatives who find the stairs difficult or you need a suite of offices, there is a separate area on the ground floor that could easily be adapted to provide a delightful annex and if you enjoy indoor and outdoor entertaining the superb drawing room and stunning gardens offer the ideal ambience. It is only about a minute’s walk from the seafront and the mile long clifftop promenade known as The Leas with its panoramic views across to France as well as a Victorian bandstand, access to the Lower Leas Coastal Park and the Leas Cliff Hall. It is also within easy reach of Sandgate and Folkestone town centre, two mainline stations, the M20 and the Channel Tunnel. The property is set very far back from the road with a driveway leading to the garage with an inspection pit and a pedestrian gate that opens onto a pathway to the main entrance, flanked by hedges and vast swathes of level lawn, part of which could be adapted for additional off road parking. It is at this stage that you can begin to appreciate the L shaped house’s external charm with its high chimneystacks, white walls contrasting with the red roof and multi-pane casement windows. While internally there is the original staircase, original wood floors and fireplaces with open fires, coved ceilings and renovated sash windows at the rear. The period front door opens into the very spacious reception hall with a cloakroom that includes the original basin and the oak staircase. It is large enough for guests to gather for cocktails before moving down the corridor into the fabulous dual aspect 32.2ft drawing room. This very special room includes a pair of original inset shelving units with patterned glass doors, a large curved bay window and a superb fireplace with a sculptured surround and a beautiful marble inset and hearth as a delightful focal point. There is an adjacent sitting room that also includes a double inset shelving unit with original patterned glass doors, a fireplace with a tiled surround and a door to the rear garden. Another special place and where the family spend much of their time is the kitchen/dining room with a large bay incorporating a stable door to the rear terrace. This light and bright dual aspect space includes a Belling range cooker and flat fronted glossy white units with Corian worktops, a dishwasher and space for an American fridge freezer as well as a central island/breakfast bar. There is also plenty of space for a large dining table adjacent to the original fireplace with inset tiles and a sculptured surround. Beyond the kitchen/dining room is a door to what was originally the butler’s domain. This area now includes a scullery, a home office with a charming little fireplace and a good sized family room that used to be the original kitchen and still includes the original kitchen cupboards. There is also a large boiler room, a useful wet room, a utility facility, rear door access to the garage and a back door to the garden. As this is basically a separate area with its own independent external access it could easily be converted into a spacious annexe and even the garage could become part of the accommodation. The beautiful oak staircase with its carved newel posts leads to the galleried corridor on the first floor. Here you will find a family bathroom with a stand-alone oval bath, a separate toilet and three double bedrooms with views over the beautiful rear garden. These include a large dual aspect double with a fireplace, a full height mirror and a seating/study area, another with a fireplace and a third with a deep fitted cupboard. While the stunning main bedroom has a large bay window, a fireplace and a door to a very large dressing room that could always be used as another bedroom or may be partly converted to include en suite facilities. This floor also includes a good sized study/hobby room that could be used as another bedroom with its adjacent vaulted ceiling storage room that would make an excellent en suite bathroom. The staircase to the second floor was built as an exact replica of the original even down to the newel posts. It leads to the spacious second floor with its galleried landing, plenty of eaves storage and a large storage cupboard. There is a bathroom with a spa bath, vanity basin and a wet room style shower, a second wet room and three double bedrooms with Velux windows providing stunning views over the garden and beyond. These include one at the end of a corridor that could be a sitting room as this floor would make a great ‘hideaway’ for teenagers or adult children looking for a bit of independence and somewhere to entertain their friends. Beautifully landscaped and secluded rear gardens greet you as your walk outside onto the spacious crazy paved terrace. This is ideal for barbecues and al fresco dining as well as just relaxing in the sunshine enjoying the delightful vista in front of you or looking back at the impressive rear exterior of the house. There are curved steps up to a crazy paved path flanked by delightful shrubs and flower beds and a large fishpond as well a spacious level lawns interspersed with shrub beds, mature trees and fruit trees with the original brick wall on each side of the garden.

“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed living in this home and have thoughtfully renovated it over the past five years to create a comfortable, stylish space that balances modern living with character. From open, light-filled rooms to updated finishes throughout, it’s been a joy to make it our own. It’s been a wonderful space for hosting family, relaxing in the garden, and enjoying the local community. The location has been a real highlight for us. We're just a five-minute walk from the local primary school, which has been perfect for family life. The high-speed train station nearby makes commuting incredibly convenient, and the local gym with a pool has added a great balance to our daily routine. At the back of the property is a playing field with a new park. The vicinity boasts a range of highly regarded educational options, including four other primary schools and two Outstanding grammar schools nearby. For families considering independent education, there are excellent private schools in Dover, Canterbury, and Ashford. Folkestone itself is a beautiful seaside town — full of charm, creativity, and a real sense of community. From the coastal walks and harbour to the independent shops and cafés, there’s always something to enjoy. For those with an active lifestyle, Folkestone offers a wealth of sporting facilities — from the popular Folkestone Sports Club to local rugby, football, cricket, hockey, and both indoor and outdoor bowls clubs. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a round at either the scenic Etchinghill Golf Club or the prestigious, Henry Cotton-designed Sene Valley Golf Course.” Now that our needs are changing, we’ve decided it’s the right time to downsize. It’s a home that has given us so much, and we’re proud to pass it on to someone new who will appreciate the quality, warmth, and attention to detail we’ve put into it. We’re confident it will bring the next owner as many happy memories as it has brought us.”

Broadfields is located in the rural hamlet of Rhodes Minnis, which is ideally situated on the North Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  This veritable Tardis of a Kent country property nestles in 1.13 acres of grounds surrounded by farmland and includes stables, a paddock, a swimming pool and a spacious traditional oak framed car barn incorporating two parking bays with a first floor apartment.  It is approached through a five bar gate that opens onto a large gravel driveway where you can park numerous vehicles, surrounded by a spacious lawn with mature trees and colourful shrubs At first glance the property looks like a charming and traditional country home with its delightful weatherboard exterior, solid timber bay windows and an oak framed kent peg tiled porch. However, once you walk through the attractive stained glass front door you can appreciate that this property has even more to offer including a view straight through the house to the end of the garden. The hall includes engineered oak flooring, the original staircase and understairs cupboard and access to the main ground floor accommodation including a glass lobby leading to the awe inspiring light and bright dual aspect kitchen/dining/family area with porcelain tiled flooring. The wonderful kitchen area was created by Neptune kitchens and features solid wood soft closing units in the traditional Georgian style with Silestone worktops. They house an induction hob, two ovens, a dishwasher, fridge freezer, pull out shelving and a larder cupboard as well as a sink with a Quooker tap while the preparation area includes a second sink. The very large central island also has pull-out trays and integral maple chopping boards. The family area features a charming contemporary corner log burner while a dozen guests can enjoy sitting down to a meal in the spacious dining area that has a vast lantern skylight and full height windows as well as three bifold doors leading to the Indian sandstone terrace.                                                 As well as access from the hall there is also a sliding oak barn door that opens to the delightful living room from the kitchen. This also has engineered oak flooring, a stone surround electric fire, a lovely bay window and French doors to the side garden. The snug has an electric fire and a bay window as well as fitted cupboards and shelving so could make an excellent study for anyone working from home and would provide easy access for business visitors. There is a spacious fitted utility room with laundry facilities and French doors to the garden as well as a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor there is a galleried landing leading to an office, a family bathroom with a bath, separate waterfall shower and a vanity basin as well as four double bedrooms, all with delightful views. These include one with fitted cupboards and drawers, another with a fireplace and the principal suite with dressing area, fitted handmade wood wardrobes as well as a contemporary en suite shower room. Outside there are delightful surprises including the charming veranda style seating area by the back door, the swimming pool complex that includes a relaxing pool house with a sauna and seating area and the spacious terrace for al fresco dining and entertaining. There are also two stables, a workshop and other useful outbuildings as well as a greenhouse and the approximately one acre fenced paddock. The oak framed double car barn includes a laundry room and a store room as well as a door to the separate apartment. This opens into a spacious hall with access to the wet room and oak stairs with a glass balustrade leading to the delightful contemporary vaulted ceiling studio apartment. It includes two wonderful Velux balcony windows that provide stunning views over the surrounding paddock, a kitchenette with a sink and a built in island with shelving, eaves storage and walk-in wardrobes.

This amazing and expansive five bedroom post war property nestles in 0.5039 of an acre of grounds in the charming hillside hamlet of Exted. It was extended and completely renovated and redesigned by a builder for his own use, so everything is of the highest quality and includes many additional advantages as it has something for everyone. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside you are surrounded by the Elham Valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. If you have adult children or elderly relatives and need additional living space or you want to generate rental income there is an excellent detached cottage annexe. If leisure and pleasure are top of your list then the separate bar, games room, gym and outdoor entertainment area with a covered hot tub should tick all your boxes. If developing the ‘good life’ interests you, there are existing polytunnels and the large orchard that provides plenty of space for a kitchen garden where you can grow additional fruit and vegetables. If you need separate office facilities or a large workshop there is another spacious detached building that already includes electrics and lighting, so could always be upgraded. Sweeping through a pair of five bar gates onto the spacious front parking area bordered by shrubs and lawn, you are immediately drawn to this veritable Tardis of an attractive whitewashed chalet bungalow with its differing roof lines, dormer windows and attractive slate steps up to the front door. This opens into a porch with access to the beautifully presented and characterful living room with a coved ceiling, engineering oak flooring, a dado rail and a box bay window. There is also a staircase to the first floor, access to the ground floor bedrooms and a superb brick chimney breast with an inglenook style fireplace and a log burner that is just the place to cosy up to on a cool winter’s evening. Multi-pane double doors open into the kitchen with polished porcelain floor tiles that flow through into the dining area.  There is a modern log burner, access to the family bathroom, and the gorgeous light and bright garden room style dining area that has underfloor heating, a lantern skylight and windows on three sides as well as access to the garden. When the windows are slid open you can almost feel you are eating outdoors. The contemporary kitchen includes flat fronted and curved end units, granite worktops and glass splashbacks housing a gas hob, built in double oven and microwave, an integrated fridge freezer and access to the adjacent utility room with laundry facilities. Off one side of the living room there is a double bedroom with attractive Strachan built in bedroom furniture and an ensuite walk-in shower. While on the other side of the property there is a boiler room, the beautiful family bathroom with aqua boarding, a trendy bath and a wet room style shower as well as two double bedrooms. One of the bedrooms includes fitted bedroom furniture and the other has a box bay window with views over the front garden. On the first floor there is a double bedroom that is currently in use as an office, which is ideal if you want to work undisturbed by activities in the rest of the house. There is also the fabulous partially vaulted ceiling main bedroom with stunning views down the valley, additional Velux windows, eaves storage and bespoke cupboards with hidden access to the ensuite shower room. Long driveways on either side of the property provide off road parking and access to the rest of the buildings. These include the charming annexe with an attractive front door that opens directly into the lounge/kitchen/diner with underfloor heating and access to the shower room. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and units housing a gas hob, oven, fridge and washing machine. There is understairs storage and a wood and glass staircase to the first floor where you will find two vaulted ceiling double bedrooms including one with French doors to the rear terrace and entertainment area. There are bi-fold doors to the spacious gym/games room with a bar, fridge and seating area as well as a workshop and a large separate building with a drying room, lighting and electrics that could always be developed as possibly a separate office for anyone who wants to run a business from home. A charming wildlife pond leads to the spacious rear terrace with slate flooring, a covered hot tub and barbecue area as well as plenty of places to relax in the sunshine and enjoy al fresco dining. This backs onto the orchard with the polytunnels and a grassy area leading to a mower shed and a storage shed all surrounded by close board fencing.

What owner says: For nearly 20 years we’ve cherished living in this house, enjoying how easily it has adapted to our families’ growing requirements whilst always giving us an extraordinary connection to the sea and coast. Some of our most treasured memories come from quiet evenings on our balcony, watching the harbour lights shimmer below and the distant French coastline glow across the Channel; a nightly panorama that never lost its magic. Now it is time to move on and we hope a new family can take this remarkable home into its next chapter and enjoy the house and locale as much as we have. Capel‑le‑Ferne offers a rare blend of coastal tranquility and everyday convenience, making it one of the most desirable, if lesser known, cliff‑top communities in Kent. Positioned along the iconic White Cliffs, the area provides immediate access to breathtaking coastal walks on the North Downs Way and the Saxon Shore Way, the renowned Battle of Britain Memorial, and a network of scenic footpaths that stretch for miles in both directions. Local amenities include a well‑regarded primary school, village store, and welcoming community centre, while a wider selection of shops, cafés, and services can be found in nearby Folkestone or Dover. The vibrant creative quarter in Folkestone is a particular highlight, and the regenerated harbour arm offers some fantastic food, drink and entertainment alongside an array of exciting local restaurants. High‑speed rail links from Folkestone Central place London within easy reach, and the proximity to the Channel Tunnel and Dover’s ferry port makes continental travel exceptionally convenient.

There could be few more idyllic places to enjoy the rural dream than the simply beautiful Grade II Listed Park Gate, nestling in the midst of 5.75 acres of glorious gardens, grounds and paddocks, surrounded by farmland in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its origins in the Tudor period the house oozes charm and character with its plethora of exposed beams, impressive fireplaces with open fires and wood floors. There is also a detached cottage, an impressive Victorian stable block and an excellent all weather tennis court. Turning into the circular carriage driveway that flows around the level central lawn, past the stables and the cottage, you can enjoy your first glance at the superb black and white exterior of the house with its Kent peg tiled roof, high chimneys, leaded light windows and wisteria covered oak and studded front door. This opens into the characterful reception hall with its brick and beamed walls, beamed ceiling and a vast inglenook fireplace with a large log burner that keeps the area delightfully warm. There is a gorgeous drawing room that has an equally impressive inglenook fireplace, feature brick and beamed walls, leaded light windows with views over the garden and a row of central vertical beams that are open to the other end of the room with a second fireplace. In the newer part of the property there is a light and bright dual aspect formal dining room with a high ceiling, a fireplace and steps up to the modern kitchen/breakfast room. This includes engineered oak flooring, lime washed pine units housing a gas hob, double oven, American fridge freezer and dishwasher, a large larder and a utility cupboard with laundry appliances. While the large breakfast area features a charming bay window and access to the spacious dual aspect study with built in cupboards and bookshelves as well as an open fire. An inner hall includes a cloakroom, stairs to the upper floor and an understairs cupboard. A corridor with brick tiled flooring provides an excellent space for coats and boots and includes a door to the cellar. This was reinforced as an air raid shelter but is now where you can store your vintage wines. There is access to the garden and a door to a very useful garden/plant room that had once been an office as the external door meant business visitors did not need to venture into the private part of the home. The easy-to-manage stairs lead to a fascinating landing and corridor with exposed beams and provides access to six double bedrooms. These include one with an en suite shower, built in cupboard and a box bay window and an adjoining room with another box bay window, a fireplace with original delft tiles, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite/Jack and Jill bathroom that is also accessible from the corridor as the family bathroom. There is an interesting bedroom with a feature brick fireplace and brick recesses in the dressing area that also includes a washbasin and it is where Winston Churchill slept when he was a guest. There is also the spacious dual aspect main bedroom that includes a delightful brick fireplace and a lobby with access to a large part boarded attic, an ensuite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and bidet and a stunning oak panelled fitted dressing room that probably dates from the 1920s.  On the second floor there is the large attic space and two vaulted ceiling rooms that make great games/playrooms or could be a ‘hideaway’ for teenage children looking for a bit of independence. The detached annexe cottage would make an ideal home for family members, staff or could be used to generate income as a country holiday let. The front door opens into the entrance hall with open tread stairs to the first floor, understairs storage and access to the ground floor accommodation. This includes a large lounge, a fitted kitchen, cloakroom and a conservatory while upstairs there is a large double bedroom with a wall of fitted cupboards and a bathroom. The stable block includes three internal stables and four stalls and a large attached double garage. The gardens are another special feature of this property and include swathes of undulating lawns that wrap around the house interspersed with very impressive trees and shrub beds including rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and magnolias. There is topiary hedging, brick garden storage sheds, a charming pond with an ornate waterfall and the central level lawn that is ideal as a badminton court or a croquet lawn. This is bordered by a stunning rose garden with a circular thatched gazebo and a patio area. There is also a parterre herb garden surrounded by high hedging providing privacy at one end of the garden, while at the other end a pathway leads up to the tennis court with a thatched pavilion and this higher ground provides delightful views over the surrounding countryside and includes additional mature trees and a large wild garden area. While the two large paddocks are ideal for horses or other livestock.

What the Owners Say: We bought this superb property some 23 years ago as we absolutely loved the location with wonderful views, a quiet and peaceful environment yet close enough to the village amenities not to feel isolated. Over the years we have completely renovated and refurbished the property to become a gorgeous family home and have wonderful memories of our life here, however we now plan to downsize and have a property ready to move into. As well as the opportunity to create an annexe, if a new family have equine interests, they could turn part of the rear garden back into a paddock and build stables. As we literally abut the edge of the Minnis it is possible to ride out of our gate straight onto the Minnis and enjoy a hack without ever having to go on the road. The Minnis is also a great place for a walk with the dog and there are excellent opportunities for cycling around the neighbourhood, while golfing enthusiasts have many courses to choose from such as Echinghill, Sene Valley, Canterbury and Broome Park. Stelling Minnis is a friendly village with a local pub, an historic windmill, a post office and a village store for any immediate needs as well as a village hall that hosts a variety of activities including discos and regular film nights. It is also accessible to good schools with an excellent village primary school and a nearby bus stop with buses that take children to secondary, grammar and private schools and other activities in Canterbury. The historic city of Canterbury includes a plethora of UNESCO world heritage historic buildings, high street stores and individual shops, the Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatres, a cinema complex, excellent bars and restaurants as well as two mainline stations with the high speed train from Canterbury West whisking you to London in under an hour. As well as the schools there are three universities and a further education college. While sporting aficionados can watch cricket at the Spitfire county cricket ground of enjoy other facilities at the Kingsmead Leisure Centre and the Polo Farm Sports club. The Channel Tunnel and Dover are easily accessible for trips to the Continent while Hythe is delightful with its pavement cafes, individual shops and seafront.

Nestling in 1.46 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Stelling Minnis, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is this delightful period farmhouse with its origins dating back to the mid-17th Century and extensions added in the 20th Century. It also includes a large and a small paddock as well as a classic U shaped stable block, with a central cupola, that has been partly converted into a useful annexe. The rest of the block includes three stables and a very large workshop with loft storage and would be ideal for new owners with an equestrian interest or could be converted into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions. The property is located just off the famous Minnis and approached through a five bar gate that leads to a spacious driveway and parking area to the rear of the property as well as to a large block paved hard standing outside the stables and steps up the usual entrance. There is also a gate and pathway flanked by the front lawn that leads to the rarely used front porch and period front door. The property is full of wonderful period features including wood doors, exposed beams and a hallway with original herringbone tiled flooring with storage cupboards. This has a door to the characterful dining room that features a brick wall and an inglenook fireplace that includes a Bressummer beam believed to come from a Tudor shipyard, and the original bread oven. There is an adjacent utility room with tiled flooring, additional appliances, storage facilities and a large tank as well as a lobby leading the spacious and dual aspect sitting room. This lovely room also has a brick wall around a large inglenook with a log burner that is just the place to cosy up to on a cool winter’s evening. It features exposed ceiling and wall beams as well as a brick covered vertical beam and the original inner front door. There is also an oak staircase to the first floor, a second fireplace and access to the 1960s extension that includes a charming snug with painted ceiling beams and where you can enjoy a quiet read or relax in front of the television. Beyond the snug is a very useful study that is ideal for anyone working from home. At the other end of the property is the 1980s extension incorporating a contemporary kitchen with an electric Aga, a larder and shaker style units housing a fridge and a dishwasher. It is open plan to a conservatory providing a seating and dining area with delightful views over the garden and French doors to the terrace. On the first floor there is almost a separate suite that consists of a double bedroom with fitted shelving and deep built in wardrobes as well as an adjacent bathroom. While the rest of the first floor accommodation is accessed off the corridor with original ceiling beams, high wood skirtings and wood doors. There is a family bathroom, a storage cupboard and three double bedrooms including one with an ensuite shower and the first bedroom suite with a walk in wardrobe and fitted cupboards as well as an ensuite bathroom. There is a large gravel driveway and a vast block paved courtyard surrounded by the stable block providing plenty of off road parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the annexe that would make an ideal home for adult children, older relatives or a holiday let for anyone wanting to experience rural life. The annexe front door opens into a tiled hallway with access to the ground floor accommodation. This includes a delightful and spacious dual aspect lounge with a lovely inglenook fireplace incorporating a beautiful old beam, a log burner and a log store as well as stairs to the first floor. You will also fine a well-proportioned kitchen/diner with a larder and fitted units housing a hob, a double oven and fridge freezer while leaving plenty of space for a table and chairs. There is also an external door to a courtyard style garden with raised shrub beds and a large utility room with additional appliances and separate toilet. Upstairs the galleried landing includes a vaulted ceiling and access to the attic. It is large enough for an office and seating area and leads to the bathroom with a corner bath in one direction and the spacious double bedroom in the other. This has a vaulted ceiling, Velux windows, storage cupboards and stable doors to a charming balcony. High hedging shields the property from view and includes the front lawn and terrace as well as a lovely cherry blossom tree. There is also a greenhouse, a rear lawn and a gate to a wild garden with a plethora of trees and shrubs interspersed with lawned pathways. This leads to a paddock that is currently used as a wildlife garden and could always be trimmed back for animal use and is adjacent to a smaller paddock with fruit trees and a log store.

We were initially drawn to the location of this house, set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wolverton Hill in Alkham, Dover is one of East Kent’s most coveted rural addresses — a serene ribbon of countryside where rolling hills, ancient woodland, and sweeping valley views create an atmosphere of complete tranquillity. Properties here enjoy a rare blend of privacy, prestige, and proximity to the coast, making it a sanctuary for those seeking refined country living without sacrificing convenience. It is a stunning spot living at the bottom of the valley and there are beautiful secluded walks accessible directly opposite the house. It is also very good if you enjoy cycling and riding as there are bridle paths and an equestrian centre nearby We feel we have the best of both worlds here.  Enjoying peace and quiet in the wonderful countryside surrounded by a friendly village community, while 13 minutes down the road we can be on the beautiful beaches of Folkestone.  If we want a meal out we can stroll round to the Marquis of Granby while if you enjoy golf there is a number of club including Etchinghill Golf Club or the Walmer and Kingdown Club near Deal and for water sports and sailing there is the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club in Dover. The location is extremely convenient as it is only a short distance to the M20. If we needed to commute to London, we could be at Folkestone West station in five or six minutes for the high speed train to St Pancras, while it is simple to get to the Eurotunnel for the Continent. There are excellent private and grammar schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury and the primary school in River has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Shopping facilities are easily accessible in Whitfield as well as Folkestone and Dover.

It has always been said that location is the most important factor when considering somewhere to live and this stunning country residence is in a superb position. It nestles in 0.9676 of an acre of grounds surrounded by acres of common land known as The Minnis in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in a sought after area between Bossingham and Stelling Minnis and only a few miles from the City of Canterbury. The property was built in the 1920s but has been extended over the years and updated by the current owners to an extremely high level. No expense has been spared in creating an extremely luxurious home with every modern convenience, while still retaining many original and period features. It is approached through tall wrought iron gates flanked by an imposing pair of brick pillars and a castellated brick wall that continues around the perimeter of the grounds on three sides. There is a spacious gravelled driveway bordered by charming shrub beds and where you can park a number of vehicles. It leads to the large double garage and the front entrances. With its impressive chimneystacks, differing roof lines, multi-pane casement windows and Georgian style front door this property will make a great impression even before you cross the threshold. The main front door provides access to a porch with a built in cupboard and a multi-pane glazed door that opens into the delightful reception hall. This has engineered oak flooring, a coved ceiling that is a feature in many of the rooms, the original staircase and an understairs cupboard. There is also a cloakroom and a charming fireplace with an ornate mantlepiece and an open fire that creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hall leads to much of the ground floor accommodation including an arched multi-pane door to the simply magnificent dining room. Potential guests will be queuing up to have the opportunity to enjoy a meal in this superb room that has been extended in the style of a Victorian orangery, providing wonderful views over the professionally designed garden. With its marble flooring, stunning fireplace with original Delft tiles, a marble hearth and an open fire plus a Swarovski crystal wallcovering, it is a truly unforgettable room. As well as access from the hall there is also an arched multi-pane glazed door from the dining room into the equally delightful and elegant Georgian style, dual aspect sitting room. This light and bright room includes an archway to a bay window and three sets of French doors to the garden as well as herringbone parquet flooring, ornate panelling above the picture rails and two ceiling roses. There is also an illuminated display cabinet and a beautiful marble fireplace with a granite hearth and a modern wood burner as a charming focal point. The breath-taking triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room will gladden the heart of anyone who enjoys catering. Created by the renowned kitchen designers, Potts of Maidstone, it includes Travertine flooring, a fascinating built in circular breakfast table and a plethora of hand-crafted units with quartz worktops featuring a vast array of professional standard appliances. There is a large Wolf built in oven, a steam oven and a warming drawer as well as a microwave, coffee machine and a Sub-Zero stainless steel full height freezer, fridge and wine cooler. You will also find a double sink with a Quooker tap, two dishwashers and a pull out chopping board, while a spacious central island includes a Miele induction hob and a discreetly hidden extractor. There is also an adjacent utility room with laundry facilities. The attractive study with views over the garden has been expertly fitted by Hammonds and can be accessed from the dining room. There is also a door to the study from a secondary hallway that has an independent front entrance and a separate staircase to the first floor, enabling part of the house to become a separate annexe if required for family members. Off the hallway you will also find an office area with built in shelving, a guest double bedroom and a luxurious Jack and Jill bathroom with a trendy stand-alone square ended bath, a large walk-in shower and a contemporary vanity basin. At the end of the hall there is the impressive dual aspect games room that is big enough to easily house the antique 1920s snooker table. It has a large bay window and French doors to a private patio as well as built in shelving and an external door to the garden, an adjacent cloakroom, workshop and access to the garage. The secondary staircase leads up to a corridor with a spacious area, large built in storage cupboards and a door to the main landing. This wing of the property has access to a three double bedrooms including one with French doors to a Juliette balcony and a dressing room that could be converted into an ensuite, another with a box bay window and the third incorporates a modern ensuite bathroom. There is also a contemporary bathroom that services the other two bedrooms. As you walk up the main staircase you can see a charming stained glass window on the wall. This staircase is open to the spacious main landing that is large enough to have a seating area and storage cupboards. It leads to a corridor with remote control access to the boarded attic, three bedrooms and a superb family bathroom. This has slate flooring, marble tiles, a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, a vanity basin and bidet as well as an airing cupboard. There is a single bedroom that would make an excellent nursery and two doubles including the simply stunning and spacious dual aspect main suite. It has a superb marble fireplace with an ornate mantlepiece, Hammond design bedroom furniture and wardrobes in the dressing room and French doors that open onto a charming balcony with a glass and chrome balustrade and views over the garden. However the piece de resistance has to be the multi-shaped light and bright sumptuous ensuite with its stand-alone oval bath and claw feet, separate shower, marble skirting and marble topped vanity basin. While the house is stunning, equal honours have to go to the beautiful gardens. Created by an RHS horticulture designer, it has been carefully constructed to incorporate many of the existing mature and specimen trees and shrubs such as the impressive monkey puzzle and picea trees as well as rhododendrons and magnolias. It includes formal and informal elements as well as entertainment areas and the plantings have been designed to provide interest all year round. A vast L-shaped, herringbone block paved terrace provides a delightful area for outdoor entertaining. It is bordered on one side by a French parterre incorporating three modern fountains and, on the other, by sweeping lawns flanked by pleached lime trees and shrub beds that lead to a multi-tiered hedge focal point. The informal area of the garden includes vast lawn areas interspersed with curved shrub beds and trees and is just the place for adults, children and pets to enjoy. There is also an original perimeter gate, an upmarket Alitex greenhouse, a tractor garage and a gate that goes straight out onto the Minnis as well as a beech hedge that discreetly hides the large vegetable beds.

What the owner says: From the moment we discovered Westcourt Lane, we knew it was somewhere special—a place where countryside tranquillity meets everyday convenience. Set within the charming village of Shepherdswell, our home enjoys a wonderfully peaceful position, surrounded by greenery and character, yet remains beautifully connected to the wider region. It’s the kind of location that offers the best of both worlds: a serene rural setting with all essential amenities just moments away. Shepherdswell itself has a warm, welcoming community, with a well‑stocked village shop, a friendly local pub, and a mainline railway station that has been invaluable for both commuting and leisure. From here, direct trains to London make travel effortless, while Dover, Canterbury, and the wider Kent coast are all within easy reach by road. For international travel, the proximity to Dover’s ferry port and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone has made European getaways remarkably simple. Families are particularly well served in this area. Shepherdswell benefits from a highly regarded primary school, and the surrounding villages and towns offer an excellent choice of secondary schools, grammar schools, and independent options. The abundance of countryside walks, cycle routes, and open spaces has made it a wonderful environment for children to grow up in, and for adults to unwind in after a busy day.

What the owner says: We have loved living at Stone cottage, we feel we took on a tired cottage in need of love and we have given it a new lease of life, ready for the new owners to take to the next level if they wish. Woolage Green is a charming rural hamlet nestled within the rolling Kent countryside, offering an idyllic balance of tranquillity and accessibility. Surrounded by woodland walks, open fields, and a close‑knit community atmosphere, it provides a serene backdrop for country living while remaining exceptionally well connected. Everyday amenities are conveniently close, including The Two Sawyers pub just a short walk down the lane. The neighbouring villages offer essentials such as local shops, including the excellent Barham Village Store and Post Office, while the larger centres of Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover provide comprehensive shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside offers an abundance of walking routes, bridleways, and scenic woodland paths, making it an ideal location for nature lovers, dog owners, and equestrian enthusiasts. We are also not far from the coast at Deal with its pier and beach as well as excellent boutique shops and restaurants.  Travel connections are another key advantage of Woolage Green. Aylesham and Snowdown stations provide direct rail links to Canterbury and Dover, with onward connections to London. The A2 is easily accessible, offering swift road travel towards both the capital and the coast. The area is served by a selection of well‑regarded local schools, including both popular village primaries and a variety of secondary options including the renowned King’s School at Canterbury within easy reach.  Woolage Green offers a rare combination: the peace and privacy of rural living, the warmth of a small community, and the convenience of excellent schools, amenities, and transport links close at hand.

Nestling in the midst of  0.4383 of an acre of attractive and very secluded gardens stands this detached and characterful five bedroom family home with a self-contained separate annexe. It is in an elevated position located in the centre of the charming village of Petham and offers glorious panoramic countryside views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as far as the eye can see. The property is accessed up a private drive off the main street that leads to a pair of delightful electric curved wood and wrought iron gates which open onto a spacious gravel frontage, providing plenty of off road parking and an EV charger. Although built in the early 1960s and extended in 2017, the property was constructed using reclaimed materials creating wonderful period features and, with its varied roof lines, chimneystack, mellow brickwork, wood framed diamond pane and box bay windows, initially gives you the impression it was originally built centuries earlier.  This feeling continues as you walk up steps to the pitched roof and oak framed front porch that includes a useful banquette seat. This leads through to the spacious entrance hall with its beamed ceiling and parquet flooring that flows through much of the ground floor . It has direct access to a cloakroom, the staircase to the first floor, an understairs cupboard and a large storage cupboard. There is a delightful lounge with a beamed ceiling and panelled walls as well as a wide archway and steps down to the open plan dual aspect snug providing wonderful views, a log burner as a focal point and a box bay window overlooking the garden. Friends and family will love sitting down to a meal in the characterful dining room with its exposed beams and a feature brick wall with a vast inglenook style fireplace incorporating a log burner, a substantial log store and an upper storage area as well as direct access to the spacious country style kitchen. This light and bright triple aspect room includes white painted ceiling beams, a central vertical beam, French doors to the rear terrace and an inset range cooker with an induction hob. There is an adjacent utility room and bespoke units with quartz worktops made by well-respected cabinet makers Richard Rose of Boughton under Blean that house stand-alone appliances and a butler’s sink. Ample space is available for a large kitchen table and chairs and a stable door leads to a useful boot room with the original oak front door that opens into the garden. Along the corridor is access to a partially vaulted, dual aspect double bedroom with an ensuite shower room that is ideal for anyone who finds the stairs difficult. It could also make an excellent office for someone working from home who can get inspiration from looking at the wonderful views. At the top of the stairs there is an oak security door that opens onto the landing with a vast airing cupboard and a family bathroom with a partially vaulted ceiling and a Velux window. There is a single bedroom/study, two double bedrooms with painted beams including one with views over the garden and the other with panoramic countryside views. While the superb main suite has painted ceiling beams, a large dressing room with bespoke built in cupboards and shelving as well as a stunning bathroom with a feature brick wall which was the original external wall, a stand-alone oval bath with claw feet and an impressive twin oak vanity basin. The separate, traditional clad annexe includes a private patio that leads to the triple bi-fold front entrance. This opens into an attractive open plan kitchen/lounge/diner with a large skylight. There is also a double bedroom and ensuite shower room with a power shower. This makes a wonderful ‘hideaway’ for teenagers and their friends or could be available for adult or elderly family members. It could also become an income generating country holiday let. Beautiful mature trees and shrub beds surround much of the property that includes a large lawn, raised shrub and flower beds, vegetable beds, a small pond and an aluminium greenhouse, various terraces and decked patios for outdoor entertaining and space for a hot tub. There is also close board fencing and a gate to a lower bank area.

We moved here because we fell in love with this charming property and also because it is extremely quiet and peaceful but we are now starting a new chapter in our lives. The village of Adisham includes a primary school that was rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a railway station with trains to Canterbury, Dover and London and we are only a couple of miles from Gibsons excellent food hall, farm shop and cafe. It is only a short drive along a country lane to the village of Bridge, which has a variety of useful shops including a small supermarket, post office and chemist. There is also an excellent medical centre, a dentist and hairdresser as well as a good primary school. The village also has pubs and first class restaurants including The Pig at Bridge Place hotel and the Michelin star Bridge Arms. The adjacent village of Patrixbourne has a football club and playing fields and nearby Bekesbourne includes a station together with a veterinary surgery, deli, café and gift shop. Golfers can enjoy a game at Broome Park or Canterbury golf clubs while sailing clubs are available in Whitstable and Herne Bay. The city of Canterbury includes historic buildings, high street stores, independent shops, restaurants and bars as well as theatres, a cinema, three universities and excellent grammar and private schools. There are also two mainline stations with fast trains from Canterbury West whisking you to St Pancras in under an hour.

What the Owners Say: This has been a wonderful home for the past 12 years and it will be a sad wrench to leave but I feel it is time to move nearer to my children. I love the surroundings, the peace and quiet and the charm of the cottage and its gorgeous garden. Over the years we have sensitively modernised the property but still retained all the features that give it such a special character. Although it is surrounded by countryside it is not isolated as there are other properties nearby and Chartham village is only half a mile away. It includes a good primary school, recreation ground, two convenience stores, post office and hairdresser as well as the Local and Artichoke pubs, the station where trains to London take around an hour and a half and the Chartham Vinery. While Chilham with its castle, picturesque village square, farm shop, primary school, station, pubs and eateries is less than two miles away. The historic city of Canterbury is nearby and includes a plethora of ancient buildings, lovely pubs, restaurants, a cinema complex and two theatres as well as a variety of high street stores and independent shops, recreational facilities such as a golf course and sports centre and two mainline stations including Canterbury West with the high speed train that will get you to London in under an hour. It also has excellent grammar schools as well as top class public schools and three universities. While there is easy road access London or Folkestone and Dover for trips to the Continent.

“We moved here 12 years ago and love everything about Stable Stones. We have enjoyed putting our own stamp on the property while still retaining its original character. The location is perfect with countryside all around us, yet only two and a half miles from Canterbury city centre. With only eight properties in this quiet hamlet, we’ve enjoyed the tranquil setting and watching the Spring lambs frolicking around in the nearby field while walking our dog. We’re sure the new owners of Stable Stones will enjoy living here as much as we have. Bridge is a lovely little village with two pubs, one having a Michelin Star restaurant and the renowned Pig Hotel. There is also a small supermarket, a chemist as well as a good primary school, a medical centre, dentist and hairdresser. Bridge is also well located for transport links to London via the motorway network or the High Speed train to St Pancras. “Canterbury is a UNESCO world heritage city and has some beautiful historic buildings plus a variety of high street stores, individual shops and a great selection of pubs and restaurants and is also home to the excellent Marlowe Theatre where we’ve seen many shows”.

The Bears Green estate is like nothing you will have seen before and is somewhere so magical that you are unlikely to experience it again. It is an exclusive gated community of 10 bespoke detached residences set in 25 acres with access to fabulous country walks, a variety of ponds and an abundance of wildlife. Created from what was part of the Great Chart golf course it provides peace, tranquility and security in a rural environment with easy access to Ashford, where the fast train to London takes just 38 minutes.   The estate is approached along a leafy country lane leading to a large wrought iron gate that opens onto the estate, with signs to each of the properties including the very impressive Buckthorn Grange, nestling in about 1.77 acres of private garden. A long gravel drive takes you to the property and gives you the opportunity to admire the exterior of the house with its beautiful brickwork, traditional Kent weatherboarding, varied roof lines and an attractive chimneystack. The spacious parking area is flanked by charming rose beds, large lawns including one interspersed with a variety of fruit trees and provides access to the double garage (with electric garage doors and an EV charger) and a contemporary double front door.   Everything about this property is on the luxurious grand scale and nowhere is this better illustrated that in the awe-inspiring, partially double height reception/dining hall. This features a fabulous central oak and glass staircase and fascinating inset Amtico black-and-white flooring surrounded by Karndean flooring that flows throughout the house. Large coat storage cupboards are located on either side of the entrance hall and there is also an understairs storage facility. Behind the staircase is a delightful light and bright dining or sitting area with French doors to the covered central terrace. Just inside the front door is a charming snug/study that is ideal for anyone working from home as it provides easy access for business visitors. The impressive dual aspect sitting room includes a charming brick fireplace with an oak mantle and a log burner as a focal point and French doors to the rear terrace.   The hub of the household is the wonderful dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with a spacious seating area and French doors to the terrace. Created by luxury bespoke kitchen designers Collins Bespoke, the matt black cabinetry is exquisite with shaker style units and hard wearing composite worktops. The Neff appliances include an induction hob, double oven, full height integrated fridge and matching freezer, a wine cooler and a dishwasher as well as a Quooker tap providing boiling and filtered water. There is also a wide peninsular breakfast bar where the family can happily sit around enjoying informal meals.   An adjacent utility room is fitted with the same units as in the kitchen and includes a second dishwasher, a door to a contemporary cloakroom, internal access to the double garage and a double glazed door to the garden.   The divided staircase leads to an impressive galleried landing with a wall of full height windows and a spacious viewing gallery providing stunning views over the garden and the countryside beyond. There is access to the very large loft space that could always be developed to provide additional accommodation.   The vast main bedroom includes a stunning dressing area with a plethora of mirrored wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bath/shower room with twin vanity basins, a gorgeous oval bath and a Mira double shower. There is also a family shower room, a double bedroom currently in use as a gym, and a double bedroom with a utility area and laundry facilities that could always be converted into an ensuite bathroom. A delightful office/fifth bedroom has wide windows overlooking the front garden and a generous guest double bedroom includes an ensuite Mira double shower.   The very large and completely secluded rear garden features the spacious terrace with a central covered area that is ideal for al fresco dining. This is bordered by a vast lawn interspersed with trees and surrounded by close board fencing backing onto farmland and is a stone’s throw from the ancient Bears Wood so is not overlooked from any angle. There is a magnificent 50,000 litre raised koi pond with flower borders and a sizeable garden shed and workshop where you can keep your ride-on mower and other garden equipment.   The property is very energy efficient and includes an air source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. There is also a water softener, security system and a Klargester BioTec+ sewage treatment system.

What the owner says: Life here has been shaped by the tranquillity of the countryside, the warmth of a close‑knit village and the comfort of a beautifully designed modern house. As we prepare to downsize, it feels like the right moment to pass this very special home on to its next custodians. Chillenden is a wonderfully friendly community, the kind of place where neighbours know one another and village life still has a gentle rhythm. The historic Norman church and village hall sit at its heart, while the renowned Griffin’s Head pub brings everyone together, especially during its monthly classic‑car and barbecue gatherings. It’s the sort of village where you feel instantly welcome. Practical life here has been effortless. Adisham, just a short distance away, offers an Outstanding Ofsted‑rated primary school and train connections linking directly to Canterbury and the high‑speed service to St Pancras in under an hour. Nearby Aylesham has been invaluable for everyday essentials, with its Co‑op supermarket, health centre, pharmacy, butcher, hairdresser, beauty salon and bowls club. Chillenden is in the parish of Goodnestone and offers a village charm and sense of calm and community you feel the moment you arrive. Tree‑lined lanes, characterful period homes, and the welcoming atmosphere of a place that still values neighbourly connection. With Goodnestone Park Gardens on the doorstep and Canterbury just a short drive away, it strikes the perfect balance between rural tranquillity and everyday convenience, making it a wonderful place to call home. We’ve enjoyed the abundance of local produce from the surrounding farm shops, including Gibson’s Farm Food Hall, while the picturesque village of Wingham, with its tree‑lined high street, has been a favourite destination. Its award‑winning Dog Inn, independent shops, surgery, dentist and primary school make it a charming hub. The area is rich with societies, sports clubs and a newly upgraded recreation ground, and for family days out, Wingham Wildlife Park is just half a mile away. Education has been another great advantage, with excellent grammar schools in Sandwich and Canterbury, and top private schools and universities in Canterbury itself. The city also offers a vibrant mix of high‑street stores, independent boutiques, restaurants and historic architecture. Transport links are superb, with frequent buses between Sandwich, Deal and Canterbury, and the A2 close by for easy access to London, Dover and Folkestone. The medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich, with its shops, restaurants and championship golf courses, is also within easy reach. And of course, one of the great pleasures of living here has been the dining scene. Within a 10‑ to 40‑minute drive you’ll find an impressive range of restaurants, including several with Michelin stars, perfect for evenings out or special celebrations. Sunapee House has given us great comfort and connection. It is a home that embraces both the serenity of the countryside and the convenience of well‑connected village life. Now, it is ready for its next chapter and for new owners to fall in love with it just as we did.

We moved here from London in 2009 as we wanted a family home close to Canterbury and good schools but providing us with a countryside feel and plenty of space for our growing family. The property was built in the 1950s and not much had been done since then in terms of updating it until we moved here. So we extended the property and completely refurbished it with a new kitchen, bathrooms and added the second floor. When we came here, we were not gardeners but our time spent in this lovely home has encouraged our ‘green fingers’ and we have thoroughly enjoyed creating the delightful garden and kitchen garden you see today. We love being so close to Canterbury city centre with its high street stores, individual shops, restaurants and bars as well as the cinemas, two theatres and a plethora of historic buildings. At the same time we can just as easily be walking in the nearby orchards or local countryside. The city includes a leisure centre, golf course and the Polo Farm sports club as well a wide variety of excellent state and private schools as well as three universities.  As Canterbury is a university city, there are plenty of activities geared to young people and we always felt our teenage children were in a safe environment if they were out with friends.

We moved here about seven years ago as we love the peace and tranquility and the wonderful views. During our time here we have completely renovated and extended the property to create the gorgeous family home you see today. We converted the garage into the games room and added extra rooms including the first floor sitting room and wonderful roof terrace. The house looks amazing dressed overall at Christmastime and we have even put a table tennis table in the games room so we could seat 20 people for Christmas lunch. Although the gardens are quite large, they are easy to manage as we use a robot mower that wanders around all day keeping the grass well-manicured. While we love this house, we are moving to be nearer other family members and hope new owners will enjoy everything about this wonderful home. Although we are surrounded by the Kent countryside we are not far from Canterbury and Ashford. It is also only a three minute drive or a 20 minute walk to Chilham which includes two pubs and a good primary school plus free parking at its mainline station with access to high speed trains to London taking less than an hour. Chilham is probably one of the most beautiful villages in the South East of England with its 16th century black and white houses, The White Horse Inn and tea rooms surrounding the delightful village square. This also has gated access to Chilham castle which was destroyed except for the impressive Medieval Keep and was replaced by a magnificent Jacobean mansion set in 25 acres of delightful gardens and 300 acres of park and woodland. This was created by a number of famous designers including Capability Brown and now features an international cross country course. You will also find the excellent Badgers farm shop and cidery as well as Bagham Barn Antiques. The nearby historic city of Canterbury includes a plethora of ancient buildings, lovely pubs, restaurants and two theatres as well as a variety of high street stores and independent shops, recreational facilities such as a golf course and sports centres and two mainline stations. It also has excellent grammar schools as well as top class public schools and three universities.

Whether you have a large or extended family or have inter-generational requirements, this unique and very spacious country residence with plenty of flexible accommodation could be the answer. With its origins believed to be in the 1600s, it has been considerably extended since that time and nestles in 1.47 acres of delightful grounds surrounded by orchards and rolling countryside in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is currently configured to include five reception rooms, two studies, an office, five double bedrooms, a kitchen and breakfast area, a conservatory, a gym and a snooker room as well as a two bedroomed integral annexe that features a lounge, sunroom and kitchen and dining area but this can also be incorporated into the main living accommodation. The property is accessed via two sets of gates to the extensive gravel driveways, flanked by large lawns interspersed with shrubs and trees, providing plenty of off-road parking. The oak front door opens into a spacious porch with tiled flooring that continues into the characterful entrance hall. This forms part of the original building and includes an impressive inglenook fireplace with a Bressummer beam and a Vermont log burner as well as exposed brickwork and some original ceiling, wall and vertical beams. Wood features strongly in this updated property with the bespoke main staircase, the flooring in the dining/sitting room, hall and study being 200-year-old French oak lifted from an historic army barracks, while the upstairs corridor flooring is European oak and the modern exposed ceiling beams in many of the rooms are made of Oregon pine. The L-shaped lounge includes charming, beamed features and two sets of French doors, one leading to an impressive conservatory with granite flooring, half height wall panelling and the other to a fascinating walled garden. While at least a dozen guests can sit down to enjoy a meal in the spacious dual aspect dining/sitting room with its brick pillar, central beam and brick fireplace. A large dual aspect country style kitchen and breakfast area provides a warm and friendly family atmosphere. It includes a four-oven oil-fired AGA with an electric hob, an electric oven and attractive German oak units with granite worktops housing a built in American style fridge freezer and microwave as well as stand-alone appliances, while the spacious and light breakfast area includes Velux roof windows and a cross beam and plenty of room for a large table and chairs. The kitchen gives access to a rear boot room with a separate sink and from there to a snug with bi-fold doors overlooking the side patio area. Stairs lead up to a snooker room with a full-size oak table and from there one can access the gym from the other side. Also leading off the kitchen is an inner hall with a cloakroom, access to the utility and machine room and to the annexe. The ground floor annexe consists of a double bedroom, access to a shower room and a contemporary kitchen/diner with an Everhot electric stove and fitted units as well as a spacious lounge and delightful garden room with five bi-fold doors to walled patio.  This facility would make an excellent home for an elderly relative. However, there is also a private staircase that leads up to a double bedroom with a seating area and delightful views as well as an ensuite bathroom, airing and storage cupboards that could also be incorporated making it a substantial independent space for adult family members. On the first floor, as well as the snooker room, there is a large gym with a cloakroom, a family bathroom, a separate shower room and another cloakroom as well as five double bedrooms with wonderful countryside views. These include two large doubles with dressing areas and fitted cupboards as well as the stunning main bedroom with a dual aspect seating area, a delightful ensuite bathroom with a corner Jacuzzi bath and stairs up to a galleried mezzanine level which offers a shower room and a large double bedroom with vertical beams and superb views to wake up to in the morning. While on the second floor there are two partially vaulted double rooms divided by an open archway that are currently in use as a study and an office. However, because they have easy access to the first-floor bathroom, these rooms could become a bedroom and sitting room for an au pair or nanny or a ‘hideaway’ for teenagers looking for a bit of privacy and independence. So you have the opportunity to follow the sun all day; and there are a number of outdoor seating areas including, on one side of the house, a vast rose granite terrace with a slate table and benches. This is backed by high hedging providing privacy and security and has access to the integral garage with an inspection pit and leads either to the front driveway or to the double carport and the discreetly hidden oil tank and bin area to the rear. There is a large pitched roof dog kennel in fenced run, and a small greenhouse. The main garden area includes crazy paved pathways and a large attractive terrace with a mixture of gravel, brick and paved areas enclosed by a brick wall that leads to vast areas of level lawn that could always include a tennis or badminton court and/or a swimming pool. Currently the lawns are interspersed with a variety of fruit trees, high hedges with flower and shrub borders, and a rose corral with a charming otter-inspired water feature. There are spacious buildings housing a garden store, a fully equipped workshop and a separate study/hobby room that have lighting, electrics and water so could always be used as an office, studio or even a beauty salon. There is also a summerhouse with wooden flooring and a patio with a stone table and seating, a polytunnel and vegetable beds plus a charming brick built octagonal shaped building that also has wooden flooring and lighting, electrics and heating so would make a delightful office for anyone working from home who needs peace and quiet.

What the owner says: Living on Lighthouse Road in St Margaret’s Bay for over 50 years has been an absolute privilege, and it’s a place I will always speak about with real affection. The setting is truly special, tucked away in one of East Kent’s most picturesque coastal villages, where the landscape feels both dramatic and peaceful at the same time. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense of calm that comes from being so close to the sea, the cliffs and the open countryside. What I’ve loved most is the balance this location offers. You’re surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with coastal walks, clifftop paths and hidden bays right on the doorstep, yet everyday essentials are still within easy reach. The village has a warm, welcoming community, and there’s a lovely mix of independent cafés, pubs and local amenities that give it a charming, almost timeless feel. Lighthouse Road itself is wonderfully quiet, with very little passing traffic, making it feel private and safe. It’s the kind of place where you can hear birdsong in the morning and enjoy peaceful evenings in the garden without interruption. The countryside views and the proximity to the sea have been a constant source of joy, whether it’s watching the changing light over the fields or taking a spontaneous walk down to the bay. Despite its tranquillity, the location is also incredibly practical. Dover, Deal and Canterbury are all easily accessible, and the high‑speed rail link from Dover Priory makes commuting or visiting London surprisingly straightforward. It’s a place where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the serenity of coastal living with the convenience of good connections. I will miss the beauty, the quiet, and the sense of space that Lighthouse Road offers. It’s a truly unique location, one that has given me many happy memories and will no doubt do the same for its next owners.

What the Vendor Says: I bought this house about 10 years ago as a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle of London. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed extended and modernised the property to become the gorgeous modern but characterful home you see today. The location is wonderful as there are the delightful views and we can stroll down to the beach for a drink or a meal at the well-known Coastguard pub or pop into the Pines Garden and enjoy a relaxing wander around the grounds. St Margaret’s provides everything you might need on a daily basis and includes a post office, village shop, doctor’s surgery and the Smugglers pub. The village also has a wide range of societies and clubs including bowls, tennis, cricket and football as well as a history and horticultural society and amateur dramatics. There are two riding stables and a primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted. While Dover, Folkestone, Sandwich, Thanet and Canterbury have excellent grammar schools, many rated Outstanding by Ofsted and top class private schools are also available in the surrounding towns. It is not far from Dover and Folkestone for immediate access to the Continent and beyond, while the high speed train from Martin Mill mainline station can whisk commuters to St Pancras within about an hour and a quarter and even less time from Dover Priory. It is only a short drive to the lovely town of Deal with its seafront, individual shops, historic pier, bars and restaurants while the City of Canterbury, with its high street stores, independent shops, theatres, schools, universities and historic buildings is within easy reach. For golfing aficionados there is the Walmer and Deal golf club and slightly further afield are famous championship links courses including the Royal St Georges and Princes in Sandwich and Royal Cinque Ports at Deal. Sailing enthusiasts can enjoy their sport through the Royal Cinque Ports Sailing club out of Dover. St Margaret’s Bay has long been a magnet for famous names. Miriam Margolyes has a holiday home here while Lord Byron, Peter Ustinov, Noel Coward and Ian Fleming were among its past illustrious residents. Indeed it is said that ‘007’ was named after the number of the local bus! When you visit the village, you can understand why these well-known luminaries have spent time in this special place.

PLEASE QUOTE 502928 FOR ALL ENQUIRIESAn enchanting castellated mansion house set in 35 acres, in the 'Garden of England'.There has been a house on the site of Oxney Court for centuries and, like all historic homes, there have been transformations and changes made over the years. In the 17th Century the timber frame house was demolished and in the 18th Century was rebuilt in a gothic baronial style, which is evident today; additional renovations were undertaken in the 19th Century. During the First World War, the house was requisitioned but suffered severe damage in a fire and eventually fell to ruin. In 1997 Oxney Court was sold and those new owners obtained permission for a sympathetic reconstruction of the mansion house and implemented a careful programme of restoration and improvement to restore the house to the highest quality. In 2014 further work was undertaken, which included an extension and the house became a smart homeDuring the 19th century the house was owned by the uncle of the renowned botanist and pioneer of Kew Gardens, Sir Joseph Banks, and the spectacular gardens and grounds were laid out and planted, with many exotic and rare species trees remaining today. The estate offers the main house, one guest cottage and a staff cottage. There are 35 acres of formal gardens and woodland which include a delightful tree house, a swimming pool, tennis court, an outdoor, covered dining room and a stable block which provides a large guest annexe and cinema. The CastleThe main residence offers over 9000 sq. ft which includes six bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, 5 reception rooms.Rose Cottage – The Guest CottageConsists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms over two floors. Oxney Cottage – Staff CottageConsists of two bedrooms and one bathroom over two floors.The Stable BlockThe former stables provide a large self-contained guest bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and a cinema room.PLEASE QUOTE 502928 FOR ALL ENQUIRIES