5 bedroom bungalow for sale

Rarely does a property pique my interest as much as this has. -- Greg Wood, Director

#TheGardenOfEngland

A captivating timber frame detached home, formerly 2 separate cottages, set in an idyllic location with fabulous views towards the North Downs now requiring renovation or for replacement (subject to planning permission).

Being sold with no onward chain.


Monks Horton is a quiet, unspoilt rural medieval hamlet with its own Norman Church. It is located on the edge of the National Landscape (formerly AONB), a short distance from the scenic North Downs.
Noted for its seclusion and serenity, Monks Horton is also easily accessible from the village of Sellindge and the towns of Folkestone, Hythe and Ashford. Nearby Sellindge (c 2 miles away) provides convenience stores, a garden centre, a busy sports club and a popular primary school.
Close by are delightful small villages, many with charming country pubs, two of which are within walking distance. A network of footpaths provide access for those wanting to explore the great outdoors.
Westenhanger Station, which is a short bike ride away, or 5-10 minutes in the car, provides regular services to London via Ashford where HS1 trains speed to London St Pancras in c. 37minutes.

The house

An especially interesting, detached residence utilised as a weekend home and artist’s studio for over 50 years. Believed to have been built in the early 1900s, the property was formally a pair of semi-detached cottages each with 4 bedrooms. The current owners have altered it considerably though access today still requires separate entrances to each cottage. The symmetry of the U-shape floor plan provides a sizeable sheltered enclosed courtyard area.
As the floor plan depicts, a great deal of versatility is present in the arrangement. However, due to the reasonably poor state of the structural condition, the property is now suitable for significant improvement or a replacement dwelling. The ground floor footprint extends to c2100 Sq Ft.
Outside, a magical garden surrounds the property. There has been carefully considered designing and planting over the years with a pond, patio, mature trees, lawns, fruit trees, palms and topiary. A series of paths link ‘garden rooms’ from one to another. Rolling farmland is visible from most positions in the garden.
On the southern side of the main garden is a woodland conservation area and wildlife haven, which the current owners have had exclusive access to since the late 1980’s. A winding path meanders through the trees providing an immensely appealing environment for children to play or for relaxation.

Additional Information

Agents Note – Due to the age of property and the timber frame construction, we suspect mainstream mortgage lending won’t be viable and therefore cash buyers are encouraged.
Services – Mains electric and water. Private drainage via Cess Pit.
Council Tax – Band B
Tenure - Freehold
Flood Risk – Very Low
Broadband – Yes
Mobile Signal – Yes

Our Ref: AVS130205