I especially like interesting combination properties like this one -- Alex Davies, Managing Director

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A 16th Century period retreat in the undulating Kent countryside just a few miles to the south of the Cathedral City of Canterbury.

Set in a wonderful valley to the North of the historic village, the house is accompanied by a fabulous barn conversion with a heated indoor swimming pool, steam room and additional two bedroom living accommodation.

Surrounded by 3.6-acre grounds including a tennis court, the house and barn have a walled kitchen garden and further pretty building with studio/office, gym and a full height workshop.


A fascinating combination of a 16th Century 4-bedroom house listed Grade ll, juxta positioned with a fabulous two-bedroom barn conversion. Each are light and airy, beautifully presented and have subtle elements of both contemporary and country styling.

The house is adorned with mellow exposed timbers, an Inglenook fireplace, an ‘Aga’ and a superb garden room with open timber frame exposed to full height.

The barn features a luxurious heated pool and steam room whilst also comprising of ancillary 2-bedroom accommodation with a stunning open plan reception room, kitchen and car barn with EV charging station.

A third building houses a terrific full height workshop with roller door as well as a home office and good size gym with air conditioning, wifi and tv.

Gardens

The house and barns are surrounded by stunning gardens approached via a driveway, courtyard and electric gates. A separate access peels off and leads up to the workshop.
There is a delightful walled former kitchen garden with a greenhouse and on the opposite side of the house at a higher level, is a tennis court with an Astroturf surface.

From many parts of the gardens, there are lovely rural views.

Situation

The Elham Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and there are consequently many picturesque walks in the surrounding countryside.

The village of Elham is historic and has a delightful square with nearby pubs/eateries including the highly regarded ‘Kings Arms’ There is a primary school, church, store and recreational amenities.

Wider facilities are available in the city of Canterbury including retail shopping, cultural interests, Universities and a choice of excellent schools both in the state and independent sectors including Grammar schools.

Services
Mains water and electricity, ‘Calor’ gas, oil tank and boiler, drainage to septic tank.

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band: G

Our Ref: ACH230145