luxury real estate for sale Tenterden, United Kingdom

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 that was formerly a par 3 hole of the golf course that previously occupied the land.   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.

This delightful but unlisted farmhouse can be found at the end of a private farm track, off a quiet country lane, surrounded by wonderful countryside in the High Weald National Landscape. The property lies between the villages of Sedlescombe and Westfield and only a few miles from the historic towns of Battle and Hastings. It nestles in about 8.43 acres of grounds and includes a charming detached annex, a large purpose built stable block and fenced paddocks with superb hacking directly from the property. Over the years it has been extended and the current owners have completely but sensitively refurbished the entire property to a very high standard, while still retaining period features including exposed beams, wood doors and natural brick walls that give it such a special character. The oak and tiled entrance porch opens into the dual aspect modern kitchen/breakfast room. This features flagstone flooring, a stunning oak breakfast bar, a range cooker, a butler’s sink and shaker style units with wooden worktops housing integrated and stand-alone appliances. Off the kitchen is a utility area, where laundry facilities and dishwasher are found, leading onto the downstairs cloakroom with a featured wood wall, a bespoke vanity unit and understairs storage. Access to the terrace is directly from the kitchen for alfresco entertaining.  From the kitchen area you enter into a spacious bright hall leading to the rest of the ground floor accommodation including the well-proportioned, characterful triple aspect sitting room/dining room which is more than 30ft long and is stunning. The dining area is partially divided by a central chimney breast with a two-way log burner that heats the entire area and is a great focal point. From the sitting room you access, via an opening in the original stone wall, a large study with French doors out to the hot tub area and the essential boot room with further laundry facilities storage and further door is found here. The dining area has the added feature of leading into a bright and impressive conservatory with a slate roof, which affords the owner a panoramic vista of the beautifully landscaped garden, paddocks and views to the vineyards beyond. The oak staircase off the porch area gives access to the upstairs, where you will find four double bedrooms. There is a very smart Jack and Jill family bathroom with a contemporary stand-alone claw foot bath, a walk-in shower and a charming circular vanity basin. While there are uninterrupted views from all bedrooms to the far-reaching views across the properties land and surrounding countryside. There are features in every bedroom, from original floor to ceiling stone walls, brick fireplaces and beams, with double aspect windows. The principal suite is both large and airy, with patio doors opening onto a balcony for early morning coffee sat immersed in nature, the bedroom has direct private access to the trendy ensuite wet room with a walk-in shower, vanity unit, toilet and fitted cupboards. The owners have created a beautiful garden with a large sheltered terrace area for outdoor entertaining and relaxing in the sunshine. This is surrounded by gravelled terracing with raised flower and shrub beds and swathes of lawn interspersed with mature trees. The chalet style detached annex, with its own decked patio, includes a delightful bed/sitting room with a kitchenette and a shower room. It has been a very successful air b and b holiday let but would also make a great ‘home’ for adult children or an elderly relative or could equally be a fun games room and bar. There is also a large workshop and craft room, with electricity, as well as storage facilities for garden machinery and a woodshed. The generous and bright fully covered stable block includes connected electricity and water and consists of four large loose boxes and a feed/tack room surrounded by a spacious parking area that can accommodate large horseboxes, while the paddocks are all water connected and CCTV is linked to view horses.

£1,000,000 - £1,100,000 Guide Price. Elegant five bedroom family home extending to over 3,200 sq ft in a desirable semi-rural village setting. Featuring a contemporary kitchen/dining room, three reception rooms, luxurious principal suite, landscaped wrap-around gardens, double carport with EV charge point, and garage, with excellent transport links and schooling nearby. Fine & Country presents this exceptional double fronted family residence, forming part of Boughton Park, an exclusive development of individually designed homes set within the idyllic village of Grafty Green. Blending heritage inspired architecture with refined contemporary interiors, this beautifully composed residence offers over 3,200 square feet of light filled accommodation, perfectly designed for modern family living, entertaining and relaxed countryside life. Arranged across three thoughtfully configured levels, the property has been designed to create an effortless sense of flow between the principal living spaces, with double doors connecting rooms and allowing the layout to adapt beautifully to both everyday family life and larger gatherings. At the heart of the home sits the striking double aspect kitchen, dining and breakfast room, centred around an impressive island and framed by tall windows and doors that flood the space with natural light. Access directly onto the south facing wraparound sun terrace, creates a seamless extension of the entertaining space during the warmer months, while a separate utility room adds practical convenience. Connected via double doors, the adjoining snug provides a more intimate and versatile retreat, equally suited as a family room, children's playroom, or stylish home office. Beyond, the substantial triple aspect reception room can be accessed from both the hallway and kitchen, allowing the ground floor to flow effortlessly as one expansive entertaining environment when desired. Bathed in natural light throughout the day, this elegant reception space enjoys French doors opening onto the wrap around terrace, creating a wonderful setting for both relaxed evenings and larger scale entertaining. High ceilings and extensive glazing throughout the ground floor further enhance the remarkable feeling of space and calm that defines the home. The first floor continues the home's impressive proportions, offering three generous double bedrooms. The principal suite provides a luxurious private sanctuary, complete with a walk in wardrobe and beautifully appointed en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by an elegant family bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub and walk in rainfall shower, combining timeless styling with contemporary finishes. The second floor is equally impressive, where two further substantial double bedrooms provide ideal accommodation for older children, guests or multi generational living, complemented by a stylish shower room. Outside, the gardens and terraces have been carefully designed to make the very best of the home's orientation. Wrap around patio seating areas provide idyllic spaces for morning coffee, summer dining, and afternoon entertaining, while the expansive lawn to the front of the property offers excellent space for children to play and enjoy the outdoors. Laurel screening creates a strong sense of privacy and enclosure, while raised vegetable beds, herb planting and space for a greenhouse will particularly appeal to keen gardeners and those embracing a more sustainable lifestyle. Peaceful, established and surrounded by open countryside walks, the setting captures the very essence of refined semi-rural living. Approached via a generous driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, the property further benefits from an attractive timber framed barn, containing a double car port, EV charger and single garage. Boughton Park enjoys a desirable setting within the charming village of Grafty Green, perfectly balancing countryside living with everyday convenience. Surrounded by picturesque walks, traditional village character and the welcoming atmosphere of quintessential Kentish countryside living, residents can enjoy the charm of nearby country pubs, open green spaces and a strong sense of community. Nearby Headcorn and Lenham provide an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, schools, and leisure facilities, together with mainline railway services offering direct connections to London Bridge in under an hour. The surrounding area is renowned for its beautiful Kent countryside, traditional village atmosphere and excellent choice of highly regarded grammar and independent schools. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating B For mobile phone coverage in this area please look online Ultrafast Full Fibre is available at the property, for more information please look online Utilities:- Electric / Mains Water / Mains Drainage / Cable TV or Satellite / Broadband Annual Service Charge (2026) £715.38

The first thing that strikes you when arriving at this magnificent property is the truly beautiful 32-acre setting. Private electronically operated gates swing open to a long driveway that sweeps up past paddocks to one side and light woodland to the other to a large parking and turning area and the triple garage with annex above. For those with equine interest the drive continues to a very well-appointed stable block, tractor store, workshop and gym/studio. From here you can hop in the 4x4 utility buggy (available by negotiation) and wizz out into your private woodland or over to the paddocks. The main house is accessed via a large entrance hall past the grand staircase and a tucked away office to a wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast room which forms part of a sympathetic extension which introduces a significant amount of natural light into this room via a large, glazed lantern as well as superb flow out into the garden through the French doors. A separate utility room, downstairs cloak room and shower room adds practicalities, and a charming drawing room is the ideal place makes a useful flexible secondary reception room. The principal living space is a stunning space comprising the original Living room with its stylish fireplace that now opens seamlessly into a striking orangery, creating a single capacious room enjoying excellent natural light from multiple windows, French Doors and a substantial roof lantern. Upstairs the Principal bedroom suite mirrors the generous proportions of the living space with a capacious bedroom, fitted dressing room and en-suite shower, and enjoys views over the lawn garden and onwards over the paddock. Four further bedrooms, a box room and two more bathrooms caters for large families or multiple guests. Add to this a large room on the second floor which could be used as another bedroom, playroom or office. What the owner says. Equestrian scope, great schooling, international connections and privacy were the major factors that drew us to this fantastic house and its grounds. The Equestrian facilities are first class with gently sloping paddocks enclosed by (equaline) fencing, stabling and outbuildings that easily cope with our 7 ponies. The nearby Marlborough House Vinehall school is excellent as was our first choice of school for our children. To have had the school so close and convenient has been a real bonus over the years. Gatwick and Heathrow are easily accessible as is the Coast and links to the continent, and train access to London is equally convenient. Perhaps more than anything the quality of life provided to a family of the gardens and grounds and the variety of daily experience is priceless. From pottering around in the formal garden, to enjoying watching the ponies in the paddock, through to settling down for the afternoon, based at the summer house and enjoying the pond with its fish and wildlife.  Walking the dog in our private wood must include a detour to the massive Lime Tree (believed to be one of the largest in Sussex) because it is so dramatic and a reminder like the constant birdsong and the glimpses of fleet-footed deer of the magnificence of nature. .

This property was our parents’ pride and joy and for more than four decades they revelled in the space, the history, the character and the location along a quiet no through road. Having direct access to the Military Canal footpath allows you to walk into Hythe in one direction or taking the country route the other way and even having the opportunity to spot some of the animals in the Port Lympne Animal Park. It is close to the dog friendly Unit 1 pub and craft centre and not far to Botolph’s Bridge pub restaurant. It is also a wonderful area for families with the sandy beach at Dymchurch not far away and plenty of places to go for walks and for anyone who enjoys fishing the canal offers good sport. With regard to education there are good local primary schools including Lympne and Dymchurch, excellent grammar schools in Ashford, Folkestone and Canterbury and first class private schools in Canterbury and Ashford. At the top of the hill is Lympne, most famous for Port Lympne Animal Park but also for its impressive castle that is now a fairytale wedding and events venue as well as having a Medieval Pub open most days and the Naughty Dog which is a very dog friendly restaurant. There is also the County Members pub and a restaurant and overnight accommodation at Port Lympne and the village also includes a convenience store and post office. However Hythe is only about five minute drive with its array of individual shops, restaurants and pavement cafés as well as a range of supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s and the world famous Romney Hythe and District miniature railway as well as a plethora of sports clubs including the Sene Valley Golf Club. You can take a train from Westenhanger station but it is only about 20 minutes to Ashford for the high speed train and shorter journey times and it is not far to the M20 and Channel Tunnel for a trip to the Continent.

What the owners say: We bought this beautiful oast about three years ago as we loved the location and with a idea that it would be our ‘forever’ home and we refurbished and extended it accordingly including purchasing additional land. Unfortunately, circumstances have meant we are not able to stay here so we hope new owners will appreciate that we have done to make the whole place something really special. While we have focused on the house, garden and outdoor leisure facilities there is plenty if scope for another family to renovate the stable block and develop the outbuildings. It would seem from initial discussions that these buildings could be converted into holiday lets but possibly they could also become homes for other family members or offices for anyone who works from home but doesn’t want to be disturbed and needs access for business visitors. While if new owners have horses or other livestock the buildings could be used by grooms or other staff. While the property is in the countryside we are not isolated as the delightful village of Staplehurst is nearby and Marden is not much further. Staplehurst includes a convenience store, a garden centre, pubs and restaurants as well as a primary school, golf, cricket and tennis clubs and nearby is the famous Sissinghurst Gardens. Marden is a thriving village of Marden with a Michelin recommended restaurant and a country gastropub as well as a primary school and the Leigh Academy secondary school, a cricket and hockey club, a junior football team as well as the bowls club and the village club which hosts various activities. Both Staplehurst and Marden have mainline stations with trains to London Bridge taking much less than an hour. Excellent additional education facilities are available in the nearby towns including a variety of first-class grammar and private prep and secondary schools in Cranbrook, Benenden, Maidstone, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge where you will also find high street stores, independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas and theatres.

** Discreet Listing ** A large refurbished Victorian townhouse, ideally situated near local amenities and just a short distance from the sea. For further information, please contact Fine & Country on 01780 750 200

Backing onto glorious countryside next to the High Weald National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) stands this beautifully updated four-bedroom chalet bungalow. It is surrounded by 0.68 acres of ground and includes a heating swimming pool. The property is approached along a spacious drive providing plenty of off-road parking and bordered by a delightful front garden with a lawn, a rose bed and mature trees. The front door opens into a useful lobby and leads to the hallway with oak wood flooring that flows through to the impressive sitting room. This features a charming brick surround log burning stove that provides additional warmth on cold winter days, a very large multi-pane bay window with views over the front garden and it is open plan to a fitted study area with bespoke built in shelving and storage facilities, a separate multi-pane bay window and a staircase to the first floor. However, it is the kitchen/breakfast room that is the ‘heart of the household’. It was redesigned about three years and includes attractive units with high-end appliances such as a five-ring gas hob and extractor, a built-in double oven and microwave as well as an integrated dishwasher and full-height larder fridge while a freezer is in the adjacent utility. In the breakfast area there are patio doors opening out onto the rear terrace, additional storage cabinets and shelving as well as a boiler cupboard. There is a relaxing family room/snug with a very wide archway to the dual aspect dining room that has a door to the terrace and is ideal for more formal entertaining or family celebrations. The rest of the ground floor incorporates a family bathroom, a separate cloakroom and three double bedrooms including one with an ensuite toilet. The smallest bedroom is currently set up as an office with fitted shelving and a day/occasional bed. The delightful principal suite is on the first floor and features a walk-in dressing room as well as bespoke fitted cupboards, a trendy ensuite shower room with a contemporary vanity basin and French doors to a wide balcony with a glass and chrome balustrade. Here you can sit and sip your morning coffee reveling in the stunning views and sun rises across the rear garden and the superb countryside beyond. Outside this property provides something to enjoy wherever you look. There is a spacious terrace for barbecues and outdoor entertaining that continues through an arched pergola and around the heating swimming pool with its attractive pool house. Vast swathes of lawn are ideal for a game of cricket or football and are bordered by specimen trees and plenty of shrubs that provide a colourful display at varying times of the year. You will also find a charming summerhouse with a patio/bistro area, a large vegetable and herb garden, an orchard, fruit cages, a chicken run and bee hives. While solar panels on the roof provide economic water heating, separate PV panels provide electricity and cover the cost of running the swimming pool in the summer.   What the owners say: We bought this property some 19 years ago and it has been delightful. We have loved creating the garden and not only enjoying the swimming pool but also developing the ‘good life’ with our own fruit, chickens and bees. We have also taken great delight in updating the house to be the lovely home you see today. We like the space, the views and the countryside feel yet it is only eight minutes’ walk to the centre of Horsmonden This charming village is surrounded by farmland, orchards and vineyards. It is bordered by the River Teise and includes attractive artificial lakes for fishing and bird watching. There is a large village green, a convenience store, pharmacy and hairdresser as well as a doctor’s surgery, a good primary and kindergarten school and a village hall that offer a variety of activities to suit all age groups while popular pubs and restaurants nearby include The Halfway House and The Hopbine Inn.  We are also in the catchment area for the numerous excellent state and private schools around Cranbrook and in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. Regular bus services, including school buses, connect the village with neighbouring towns and schools, providing convenient access for families and commuters alike. They go to Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge while the nearest station is Paddock Wood where trains can whisk you to Charing Cross in 52 minutes and Cannon Street in 48 minutes or Tonbridge station where the fast train to London Bridge takes just over half an hour.

£900,000 - £950,000 Guide Price. Uniquely Desirable Period Residence In Tranquil Hamlet. Inspiring Elevated Vistas Over The Breathtaking Weald Of Kent. Spacious Light Flooded Open Plan Living Space With Striking Exposed Brick Fireplace/ Log Burner. Hand Crafted Kitchen With Vaulted & Beamed Ceiling. Four Generous Bedrooms & Two Stylish Shower Rooms. Attached Double Garage & Detached Outbuilding Both With Planning Potential (STPP). Landscaped South Facing Gardens - Al Fresco Sun Terraces - Productive Vegetable Garden. Highly Regarded Schooling Options. Excellent Road & Rail Networks Fine & Country proudly presents The Stables, a unique and inspiring country home with elevated views over the Weald of Kent, where rustic charm and light-filled modern living intertwine in one of the county's most breathtaking semi-rural settings. Formerly a stable building, this elegant home has been transformed over time into a warm, inviting residence, sensitively enhanced by the current owners with a focus on flow, light, and lifestyle. Nestled within a small hamlet of attractive homes, it enjoys a quiet position along a peaceful country lane, surrounded by mature trees and open countryside. The nearby village of Boughton Monchelsea sits just beyond, offering a perfect balance between rural calm and everyday convenience. Internally, the layout has been curated to maximise both comfort and character. Original beams and deep timbers frame each space, while contemporary finishes and an earthy palette bring a refined warmth throughout. The main living area is a generous open-plan room, where the lounge and dining zones blend seamlessly across oak floors, the two subtly defined by an exposed brick fireplace with inset log burner. A striking focal point, it brings atmosphere and charm to this social centre of the home, whether hosting friends or relaxing beside the fire. To one end, the substantial kitchen is bathed in natural light, its vaulted ceiling adding a sense of height and drama. Bespoke cabinetry sits in harmony with the building's period bones, creating a calm and functional space for cooking, gathering, and everyday family life. The bedroom accommodation is well considered, with three generous doubles positioned on the ground floor, including a spacious principal room with peaceful garden outlook. Two luxuriously appointed shower rooms serve this level, each styled with elegant tiling and contemporary fittings. A further bedroom, with lobby is found upstairs, currently arranged as a peaceful guest room, with plenty of scope for use as a home office, reading room or teenager's retreat. The gardens surrounding The Stables are a true extension of the home's atmosphere and charm. To the front, a fine level lawn and deep planting frame a large Indian sandstone terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and relaxed entertaining. To the rear, a hidden garden sanctuary unfolds across gently elevated levels, leading to viewing platforms that offer a breathtaking elevated vista over the rolling Kentish countryside. Whether it's a peaceful start to the day with morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset, the setting brings the landscape into daily life, in a way that feels both private and expansive. To either side of the property sit two substantial outbuildings. One, a large detached barn-style structure, currently provides excellent storage and workshop space. The other is a generous garage, attached to the main house and accessible from within, a practical and rarely available feature in a home of this style. Both buildings offer clear potential for future development, subject to the necessary planning permission, whether as additional accommodation, a home office, garden studio or annexe. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating E For mobile phone coverage in this area please look online Superfast & Standard Broadband are available at the property for more information please look online Utilities:- Electric / Mains Water / Phone / Broadband Drainage is via private cesspool which is understood to be compliant - Professional advice should be sought Maintenance of private water pipe is shared between houses on the road

£1,000,000 - £1,100,000 Guide price. An elegant Grade II listed home offering six bedrooms, three reception rooms and stunning views across open countryside. Set behind secure gated access with beautifully landscaped gardens, a double garage, workshop, EV charging point and planning for annexe accommodation, the property also enjoys excellent schools and superb road and rail links nearby. Fine & Country are delighted to present Tilts House, an elegant Grade II listed home of exceptional character, distinguished by its handsome Georgian façade, generous family accommodation, and beautifully established gardens. Enjoying uninterrupted views across open fields to the front, this remarkable residence seamlessly blends period charm with modern comfort, creating a home that is as practical as it is captivating. Arranged over three floors, with the added benefit of a spacious twin chamber cellar, the property offers deceptively generous and thoughtfully planned accommodation. A welcoming farmhouse style kitchen and breakfast room forms the heart of the home, complemented by a separate utility room, while three beautifully proportioned reception rooms provide versatile spaces for entertaining, relaxing, or working from home. An inner hall gives access to the cellar and cloakroom, while the study opens directly onto the delightful side gardens, creating an effortless connection between the home and its surroundings. The first floor provides four generous double bedrooms, centred around a luxurious family bathroom featuring a freestanding roll top bath and separate shower. The impressive principal suite enjoys the luxury of a spacious dressing room leading through to a stylish en suite bathroom. A staircase continues to the second floor where two further double bedrooms offer ideal accommodation for older children, guests or those seeking additional office or hobby space. Approached via secure gated access, the property offers an extensive gravel driveway providing ample parking, leading to a substantial double garage with workshop beyond. A paved pathway, bordered by lawns and mature planting, leads to the attractive entrance where flowering wisteria frames the front door. To the rear, an expansive paved terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining before opening onto beautifully landscaped gardens with sweeping lawns, mature specimen trees, colourful shrub borders, and a charming secluded walled garden, creating an exceptional outdoor environment for both entertaining and family life. Boughton Monchelsea is one of Kent's most sought after semi-rural villages, offering a welcoming community, highly regarded schools, traditional village pubs and local amenities. The County Town of Maidstone is within easy reach, providing an extensive range of shopping, leisure, and dining facilities, together with excellent road connections. Marden railway station is approximately ten minutes away, offering regular services to London Charing Cross, making this an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle without compromising on connectivity. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating (D) For mobile phone coverage in the area please look online Superfast Broadband is available at the property, for more information please look online Utilities:- Electric / Mains Water / Mains Drainage / Phone / Broadband

What the owners say: We fell in love with the cottage as soon as we saw in some 40 years ago. We love the location and enjoyed renovating our lovely home and having the opportunity to extend it and add the outbuildings to create everything you could want in a characterful family home but with all the advantages of modern day living. It is also quiet and peaceful but not isolated as we can easily walk into the village and also to the local pubs including the Halfway House and the Hopbine in Petteridge. Brenchley is as popular with commuters today as it was 200 years ago when the ‘Flower of Kent’ stagecoach galloped back and forth from London to Brenchley three times a week in 1823. It is also well-known for including the childhood home of Sophie Rhys-Jones, Duchess of Edinburgh. The historic high street is made up of half timbered, tile hung white weatherboarding houses with some dating back to the 1200s including the Old Palace that now houses the local post office and stationers. There is a good primary school, the award-winning Grays café and ‘cakery,’ and the characterful Little Bull that does amazing breakfasts and brunches, while the Halfway House is a quintessential village pub that has won the CAMRA Best West Kent Pub for more than 20 years and offers excellent ales and hearty pub food. An avenue of 400 year old yew trees provide an impressive entrance to the Grade 1 Listed church and you can stroll around the delightful village green or enjoy Brenchley Woods, which are ideal for walks with the dog, cycling or horse riding. Nearby Matfield is a friendly place with another village green, two pubs, a butcher’s shop and the village hall with a post office and regular activities. The nearest station to the cottage is Paddock Wood which is about three miles away and where trains to London take between 40 minutes and an hour. The town also includes high street stores, individual shops, bars, restaurants as well as two primary schools and a good secondary school. Tunbridge Wells provides excellent additional educational facilities including a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School.  Claremont primary has also been judged Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school as well as the historic Tonbridge School.

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.

£900,000 - £950,000 Guide price. Beautiful evocative historic home. Warm and inviting family residence. Striking double-sided fireplace with a log burning stove. Four well-proportioned bedrooms. Contemporary en suite facilities. Far reaching views across the Loose Valley. Mature garden with a variety of seating areas. Highly regarded schooling options. Excellent road & rail networks. Fine & Country proudly presents Millbourne Cottage, a beautifully evocative historic home dating back to 1866, where elegant period charm and carefully curated contemporary interiors come together to create a warm and inviting family residence, enriched by the rare presence of a meandering stream and the gentle rhythm of a cascading waterfall, forming a setting of exceptional charm and tranquillity. The ground floor has been thoughtfully composed to balance connection and calm, allowing the house to adapt effortlessly to both entertaining and everyday life. Rich herringbone flooring and mosaic tiling introduce a sense of quality and refinement, while wood panelled walls and original detailing bring depth, warmth, and authenticity. Daily life naturally centres around the kitchen and breakfast room, a welcoming heart of the home with elevated views across the garden and valley, opening onto terrace that invites outdoor dining, morning coffee, or relaxed summer evenings, accompanied by the soft soundtrack of water nearby. This terrace is also accessed from the sitting room, subtly linking the principal living spaces and enhancing the relationship between indoors and out. Entertaining feels instinctive and unforced, with spaces that lend themselves equally to long dinners, quiet moments of reflection or evenings gathered by the fire. A striking double-sided fireplace with a log burning stove provides warmth and atmosphere, elegantly connecting the dining space and adjoining study, while a further log burner in the sitting room creates a cosy focal point during the cooler months. Practicality is seamlessly integrated, with a utility room, boot room and downstairs cloakroom ensuring the home works beautifully for modern family life. The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, arranged to provide flexibility, comfort and a sense of retreat. There is the option of two luxurious principal suites, each served by dressing rooms and contemporary en suite facilities, creating indulgent yet understated private spaces. The remaining bedrooms are supported by a well-appointed family bathroom, completing an upper level that feels calm, balanced and entirely in keeping with the character of the house. Outside, the gardens unfold as a tranquil and slightly whimsical oasis, offering far reaching views across the valley and a variety of seating areas from which to enjoy the changing light and surrounding nature. Mature hedging and specimen trees frame the boundaries, creating privacy and a strong sense of seclusion, while two substantial sheds provide useful storage. To the rear, a charming secret garden sits beside the Loose Stream, an idyllic place to linger with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, as ducks drift past and the water gently meanders by. Millbourne Cottage is further enhanced by exceptional parking for such a central village position, with a large driveway providing ample off-road parking, complemented by a detached double garage and a separate workshop, offering excellent versatility for storage, or home projects. Set within the heart of the Loose Valley Conservation Area, the cottage enjoys a privileged position within one of Kent's most picturesque villages, celebrated for its timeless charm, conservation landscapes, and strong sense of community. Well regarded local pubs and eateries are just a short stroll away, while a range of highly regarded schooling options serve the area. Maidstone town centre provides a broader array of amenities, and convenient road and rail networks ensure excellent connectivity across the region and towards London, making Millbourne Cottage as practical as it is enchanting. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating D For mobile phone coverage in the area please look online Ultrafast Broadband is available at the property, for more information please look online Utilities:- Electric / Gas / Mains Water / Mains Drainage / Cable TV or Satellite / Broadband Property is in a conservation area A private driveway is accessed via a short private road and serves just two further dwellings. Maintenance is carried out on an ad-hoc basis.

£900,000 - £950,000 Guide Price. Beautifully presented 1930s detached family home offering five double bedrooms, a stylish Shaker kitchen, impressive conservatory, landscaped gardens, ample parking and a double garage, ideally located for excellent schools and transport links. Fine & Country presents this handsome 1930s detached family home, a substantial and beautifully balanced residence occupying a generous plot within the highly regarded village of Bearsted. Thoughtfully extended and carefully enhanced over the years, the property retains much of the character and architectural appeal synonymous with its era, whilst benefiting from a series of carefully considered improvements that have created a home perfectly suited to contemporary family living. Arranged across two floors, the accommodation extends to approximately 2,848 square feet. From the moment of arrival, the architectural appeal of the house is immediately apparent. Striking bay windows, elegant proportions and a traditionally crafted façade create a strong first impression, while inside, high ceilings, generous room dimensions and an abundance of natural light combine to create an atmosphere of warmth and understated sophistication. The welcoming entrance hall provides an inviting introduction to the home and sets the tone for the accommodation beyond. At the heart of the property lies a beautifully appointed Shaker style kitchen, a room designed not only for culinary creativity but also for bringing people together. Thoughtfully arranged with a range of integrated appliances, extensive cabinetry and a central island, the kitchen enjoys a bright double aspect and flows seamlessly into the adjoining dining area, creating a sociable environment equally suited to busy family mornings and relaxed entertaining. Beyond the dining area lies an impressive wraparound conservatory, a light filled garden room currently arranged as a series of informal seating areas. Enjoying pleasant views across the grounds, it provides an excellent extension to the principal living space and creates a seamless connection between the house and garden. Equally impressive is the principal reception room, a particularly generous living space that has been carefully arranged to provide both formal and informal areas. The elegant sitting room is framed by an imposing bay window and enhanced by bespoke fitted cabinetry and an attractive fireplace that forms a warm focal point for the room. Accompanying this space is a more relaxed snug area, perfectly suited to family evenings, television viewing or quiet conversation. Together, the arrangement creates a room that feels both impressive and inviting, capable of adapting effortlessly to every occasion. Complementing the accommodation are a useful utility room, a well proportioned study ideal for home working, and a cloakroom. The first floor continues the home's sense of space and practicality, comprising five generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a well appointed en suite bath and shower room, while bedroom two also enjoys the convenience of its own en suite facilities. The remaining three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, ensuring comfortable accommodation for families of all sizes. Outside, the gardens represent one of the property's most impressive attributes. Beautifully landscaped and enjoying an excellent degree of privacy, the grounds are arranged to create a series of distinct outdoor spaces. Expansive lawns are interspersed with prolifically stocked flower beds, mature planting and specimen trees, while meandering pathways lead through the garden and connect a variety of seating areas. Stone sun terraces provide ideal settings for al fresco dining and summer entertaining, with established boundaries softening the outlook and creating a wonderfully secluded backdrop. A timber garden room provides valuable additional flexibility and could serve equally well as a home office, creative studio, reading retreat or children's playhouse. To the front, a generous driveway provides convenient parking for numerous vehicles, while the integrated double garage offers secure parking and excellent storage. Subject to the necessary permissions, the garage may also present potential for conversion into additional living accommodation if required. Bearsted remains one of Kent's most sought-after village locations, celebrated for its picturesque village green which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including cricket matches, classic car displays, farmers' markets, and seasonal festivals. A range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and traditional pubs contribute to the village's strong sense of community, while nearby Maidstone provides an extensive selection of retail, leisure, and recreational facilities. The area is particularly well served by highly regarded primary, secondary and grammar schools, making it an enduring favourite amongst families. For commuters, Bearsted station offers convenient mainline services towards London, while excellent road connections provide easy access to the motorway network, Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel and the Kent coastline. Nearby parkland, managed woodland, golf courses, and health clubs further enhance the exceptional lifestyle offering available from this highly desirable village setting. Freehold Council Tax Band F EPC Rating D For mobile phone coverage in the area please look online Ultrafast Fibre Broadband is available at the property, for more information please look online Utilities: - Electric / Gas / Mains Water / Mains Drainage / Cable TV or Satellite / Phone / Broadband

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.

The first thing that strikes you as you send your way down the driveway past the house is the glorious position in which it sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Surrounded by its gardens and paddocks the house enjoys the most delightful views over the valley and up towards the gorgeous hilltop village of Mayfield.   Stepping into the house itself you are greeted by a generous reception hall replete with a large brick fireplace (now fitted with a wood burning stove which has a back-boiler, which heats the hot water and the radiator on the landing on the first floor) with an oak Bressummer above and true to its country heritage an ancient rifle (not included).   The kitchen/breakfast room is the cosy heart of the home with its country style units, classic red Rangemaster, traditional white painted beams and unusual Venetian window. The kitchen has a built-in fridge and separate built-in freezer, and a built-in dishwasher. The front window offers a calming view out past a glorious old sycamore tree and beyond to the paddocks. The French Doors at the rear lead out onto the formal gardens and enjoy from your breakfast table the most delightful and far-reaching views. Step out onto the patio to enjoy the same view al fresco whilst remaining shaded by the charming, tiled roof.   The living room is a more modern addition beautifully in keeping with the style and character of the original farmhouse, retaining all its charm. There is an inglenook-style fireplace with an Aga stove and exposed timbers, and the room benefits from superb natural light from its triple aspect windows, including French Doors opening on to the patio and garden and the fabulous views.   A dining room, study, utility room and cloakroom complete the downstairs space and add plenty of flexibility whether you need two home offices, a playroom/den or separate entertaining space.   Upstairs you are blessed with a principal bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom; a modern must have that is often lacking in period farmhouses. This bright light room with its vaulted ceiling and triple aspect is a beautiful space to retire to at the end of the day. Three further double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a good size family bathroom makes room for friends and family alike.   That mixture of practicality and charm continues outside with a generous driveway and triple garage with a large storage room over. The brick potting shed (with gardeners’ toilet) and wood store are charming and the wooden Summerhouse on the upper terrace makes the best of the views.   The gardens are truly delightful; well planted around a central lawn with beautiful space in trees to create all year-round interest and summer shade, and there is a charming vegetable area down by the potting shed. The paddocks are easily accessed from the driveway as is the four bay pole barn. The whole is deemed ideal for equestrian use and measuring 3.155 acres in total. What the owner says;  This has been such a beautiful location to live in surrounded by gorgeous rolling countryside and enjoying the delightful gardens and open fields. The views up towards Mayfield are incredible and make living here very special. I have loved creating an idyllic garden with the inspiration of the National trust’s Batemans ( the family home of Rudyard Kipling) just up the road. There iis plenty odf space for a weel stocked vegetable garden and the various outbuildings are incredibly useful. Heathfield Town is just up the road and caters for all your every day needs. Popping up to Royal Tunbridge Wells or down to the coast to visit Hastings, Brighton or Rye, or simply popping out to any number of pretty villages with local pubs and restaurants or up to London on the train gives you so much choice. Whatever you plan to do returning home to such a delightful, peaceful and calming environment is a true blessing

£1,000,000 - £1,100,000 Guide Price. Grade II Listed double fronted residence. Four reception rooms & large kitchen diner. Four generous double bedrooms. Two en-suite + family bathroom. Stunning grounds - approx. 0.75 acre. Swimming pool + pool house. Dedicated Office Space. Easy access - road/ rail networks. Excellent schooling options. Fine & Country presents Dean Farm, a particularly handsome Grade II listed country residence that immediately captivates with its elegant double-fronted façade, exquisite period detailing and idyllic setting. Nestled beyond a traditional Kentish ragstone wall and surrounded by over half an acre of mature, beautifully composed grounds, this is a home that balances heritage character with the ease and sophistication of modern rural living. A detached studio annexe, outdoor swimming pool with pool house and separate office building further enhances the versatility of the estate, collectively offering around 4,000 square feet of superb accommodation with breathtaking elevated views over the valley in semi-rural East Farleigh. The Principal Residence Dean Farm embodies the charm and warmth of an historic country home, its interiors enriched by an abundance of authentic features. Timber and sash bay windows, exposed floorboards, oak panelling, beamed ceilings and a series of open fireplaces, including a striking inglenook within the sitting room, bring a sense of heritage and timeless comfort to every room. The layout flows with purpose, creating spaces that welcome both relaxed daily living and effortless entertaining. The ground floor offers a wonderful variety of reception rooms, among them a conservatory overlooking the gardens, a welcoming kitchen and dining space with an adjoining utility room, and additional rooms that adapt beautifully to family gatherings, quiet reading corners, or formal hosting. Practicality is delivered by a cloakroom and an impressive cellar with natural light and generous ceiling height, offering potential for storage, hobbies, or further creative use. A beautifully proportioned staircase rises to a first floor of four generous double bedrooms. Two are complemented by en suite bathrooms, while a further family bath and shower room ensures comfort for guests and family members alike. The Grounds Set within approximately three quarters of an acre, the gardens are an ever-changing tapestry of colour and texture, unfolding across tiered lawns, established shrubbery and specimen planting, with the added charm of an orchard. Far-reaching views stretch over neighbouring farmland to the front and sweep across the valley to the rear, lending the entire setting a sense of peace and gentle grandeur. Swimming Pool & Pool House The outdoor swimming pool takes centre stage during the warmer months, paired with an expansive astroturf terrace perfect for gatherings and al fresco dining. The accompanying pool house, complete with kitchenette, shower and sauna facilities, creates a private retreat for relaxation and entertainment. Studio Annexe Positioned above the detached double garage, the well-presented studio annexe provides invaluable supplementary accommodation. Whether for guests, multi-generational living, creative pursuits, or an Airbnb opportunity, it offers complete independence with exceptional flexibility. Detached Office Building A dedicated office space sits quietly within the grounds, enjoying panoramic, elevated views across the gardens and valley. Designed for focus and productivity, it is ideally suited to remote working or running a small business from home while benefiting from the tranquillity of the surrounding landscape. Parking & Garaging Private parking for numerous vehicles is available, together with a detached double garage. Location East Farleigh and the surrounding villages are celebrated for their beauty and strong sense of community, while being surprisingly well connected. A choice of nearby stations provides services to London in around an hour, and the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports are readily accessible for continental travel. The area is renowned for its educational opportunities, with excellent primary and secondary schools close by a selection of Grammar Schools in Maidstone and highly regarded independent schools at Sutton Valence only minutes away. Maidstone, the county town of Kent, provides an extensive array of retail, leisure and cultural amenities and serves as a vibrant hub for the wider region. Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC Rating E For mobile phone coverage in the area please look online Ultrafast, Superfast and Standard broadband is available at the property Utilities:- Electric / Gas / Mains Water / Cable Tv or Satellite / Broadband Drainage is via a shared septic tank (3 properties), unknown if compliant - professional advice should be sought The property benefits from private parking, accessed via a shared driveway, maintenance of shared driveway is shared between 3 properties

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.

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.

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.