Shalmsford Bridge Manor is a fantastic family home believed to date to the 16th century. The original timber-framed wing of the house combines beautifully with Victorian additions, creating an interesting property which has been sensitively modernised and refurbished to produce a superb living space. Period features include sash windows, high ceilings, original fireplaces and exposed beams, resulting in a house of great character with bright accommodation.

The accommodation is arranged around a central reception hall. The elegant drawing room is a very light room with full-height sash windows, including a bay, and an open fireplace. The generous dining room has exposed wooden floorboards, an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove as well as a particularly ornate late 17th century plastered ceiling. Double doors open to a conservatory which in turn leads through to a useful study area located off the hall. A cosy snug to the front of the house benefits from a full height bay window.

The kitchen/breakfast room sits in the older part of the house and is a generous space arranged around a central island and an Aga with ample room for a table. A cellar provides an excellent laundry room and wine cellar.

The house has well-proportioned bedroom accommodation, the centrepiece of which is the magnificent principal bedroom with a spectacular vaulted ceiling, a generous en suite bathroom with a free standing bath and a separate shower and a walk in wardrobe. There are four further bedrooms, an additional study and a contemporary family bathroom with free standing bath and separate walk-in shower.

THE COACH HOUSE
The charming Coach House provides an excellent guest house. Arranged with the reception space on the first floor, there is a kitchen to one end and a sitting/dining area opening to a terrace. On the ground floor are two en suite bedrooms. The cottage currently operates as a holiday let which we understand is very successful and provides additional income.

Chartham is a popular residential village with an array of day-to-day amenities including local shops, primary school, doctor’s surgery and public house. The property is conveniently located for access to Canterbury, Ashford and Faversham, which together provide an extensive range of shops, leisure and recreational facilities; the immediate area offers a good selection of schooling in both state and private sectors.

Motorway access is available from the M2 (Junction 7). Chartham station offers regular services to London, while the High Speed service to London St Pancras is available from Ashford International and Canterbury West The area has good access to the Continent.

The property is approached through double wrought iron gates over a sweeping driveway arriving in front of the house and continuing to the Coach House. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, providing a wonderful setting and giving structure and interest with different areas to enjoy and entertain in.

To the south of the house is a large flat lawn, perfect for erecting a marquee. Steps rise to a further lawn and formal parterre garden and flowerbeds. The lawns continue around the house, bordered by mature trees and shrubs. Behind the Coach House is a secluded garden with a hot tub, and adjoining is the garage, workshop and greenhouse next to a vegetable garden. To the front is a delightful water garden and a swimming pool with a terrace.