5 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled in just under an acre of glorious, undulating countryside North East of Canterbury, The Manor House is a handsome Grade II listed property steeped in history. This exquisite home seamlessly blends the charm of its original late 17th-century timber-framed farmhouse structure with elegant 18th-century Georgian additions, offering a truly unique character. Inside, a graceful entrance hall with an elegant staircase welcomes you. Discover period features throughout, from the Georgian cupboards in the dual-aspect drawing room to the exposed timbers in the dining room and kitchen. The welcoming farmhouse kitchen is a cosy heart of the home, complete with a two-oven AGA, while the magnificent "music" room, with its dramatic inglenook fireplace and high, beamed ceiling, provides a perfect space for grand-scale entertaining. The first floor hosts five comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, while a discreet staircase leads to a converted second-floor space, offering versatile potential as a playroom, additional bedroom, or studio. Set back from the road, this charming house features a convenient in-and-out driveway. The garden unfolds informally, wrapping around the rear and side of the property. There is a delightful thatched barn, which provides both garage and extra storage space. The heated swimming pool is tucked away behind the barn, while a picturesque pond with a traversing bridge creates a lovely focal point in the garden beside it.