Chartham Hatch, Canterbury
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- Locally listed 4 bed detached period property built in the 1700’s in a stunning picturesque location on a plot of approx 8 acres
- Full of character with original features throughout including open beams
- Country style kitchen with a pantry & separate utility room
- Triple aspect living room with Inglenook fireplace & open beams plus a separate dining room
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a downstairs cloakroom
- Double detached garage with room above (potential to convert to annexe with correct planning) plus generous driveway
- Beautiful rear garden & woodland with a summer house
- Sought after Chartham Village surrounded by countryside & served by local amenities including a primary school, shop, post office & much more
- 2 miles from Chartham Primary School
- 1.3 miles from Chartham Station & 3.9 miles from Canterbury East Station
Description
Property Description: Guide Price £1,000,000 - £1,250,000. This beautiful family home was built in the 1700’s and is locally listed for its architectural significance, this stunning residence offers an enchanting blend of historical charm and modern comforts. The property was originally two cottages before a third cottage was added later and then converted into one house. This period home is full of character and period features and is coming to the market for the first time in approximately 40 years. The property sits on approximately eight acres and is located on a quiet and picturesque country lane in the hamlet of Chartham Hatch. The village is very popular with families and commuters due to its close proximity to the train station, local primary school and convenience store. It is also well placed for high speed links to London from Ashford International or Canterbury which also offers a wider range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities.
Stepping through the front door, you are welcomed into the sitting room which has a beautiful brick fireplace with a log burner and a wonderful tiled floor. There is also a downstairs cloakroom off the hallway. The kitchen has a great range of wall and base units with luxury worktops. There is an integrated Neff induction hob with extractor above, a tower Neff double oven and a plate warmer, an integrated dishwasher and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. There is a large separate pantry with extra storage and a separate utility room that has a sink and space for a washing machine. The triple aspect living room is a wonderful space flooded with light and has a feature Inglenook fireplace and open beams, perfectly encapsulating the character and authenticity of this period gem. There is a separate dining room with space for a large family dining table.
Upstairs, you will find four generously sized bedrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or visiting guests. Two of the bedrooms are double aspect with lovely views of the gardens and countryside beyond. The family bathroom has a fitted vanity unit incorporating both the WC and the sink with plenty of storage and there is a bathtub with a shower over. There is potential to install a partition wall to turn this bathroom into an ensuite. There is a further shower room with a corner shower and a vanity sink unit.
Outside: The property sits on a plot of approximately eight acres and is at the highest point in Chartham Hatch, hence the name ‘Orchard Mount’ providing stunning views of the countryside and beyond. There is a great summer house and a log store in the garden. The current owners have used part of their land to release injured hedgehogs back into the wild through a partnership with a hedgehog hospital. They also have over 50 dormouse boxes within their woodland and have a licence to assist with a dormouse monitoring programme. Areas of the garden are used for soft fruit and veg and include plum and apple trees. There is also a wonderful broadleaf woodland which contains beech, oak & wild cherry trees.
Within the eight acres and adjoining the main garden is approximately five acres of woodland which enhances the natural beauty and serenity of this remarkable property. This commercial woodland is on a separate title and has been coppiced over the years by the current owners.
The detached double garage was built approximately 15 years ago and has electric doors, power, lighting and its own water supply. There is a room above, offering endless possibilities for expansion or the creation of a separate annexe (subject to the necessary planning permissions). Additionally, a generous driveway provides convenient parking options for multiple vehicles.
Location: Primrose Hill is a quiet and picturesque country lane in Chartham Hatch which is a hamlet of Chartham in the north upper part of the village. The famous North Downs Way and also the Pilgrims' Way passes by the house through the village. The Chartham Hatch Nature Reserve adjoins the woodland belonging to the property. The ancient village of Chartham is four miles west of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. It is located on the Great Stour river and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland, including apple and pear orchards. It is served by a village hall, a doctor’s surgery, a village store, a post office, two pubs and a well regarded primary school. There are lots of activities in the village including a running group, quiz nights, community coffee mornings, monthly concerts, a lively church, W.I., youth club, Brownies, croquet club and lots more. There is a railway station with easy access to Canterbury, Ashford and the high speed links to London. There is also a regular bus service to Canterbury and Ashford and a cycle path runs along the banks of the river Stour all the way into Canterbury.
The nearby Cathedral City of Canterbury also has a wide range of amenities, including excellent shopping, primary and secondary schools as well as two universities, two hospitals and two railway stations. Canterbury also offers excellent leisure facilities, along with a diverse selection of restaurants and international eateries. The thriving market town of Ashford also offers excellent shopping, recreational and educational amenities, along with a high speed rail link from Ashford International Station which reaches London St Pancras in just 38 minutes. The area is very well served by road connections, with the A2/M2 accessible from nearby Canterbury and the M20 (which can be joined at Ashford) both connecting with London and the coast. The Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone provides a regular shuttle service to the Continent, whilst the Port of Dover also provides regular ferry crossings to the Continent.
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Council Tax: Council Tax Band G (correct at time of marketing) To check council tax rates for this property, please refer to
Local Authority: Canterbury City Council - . Kent County Council -
Services: Oil heating (oil burner is linked to log stove, when lit the log stove heats 15 radiators with oil boiler backup), mains water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
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- Band: G
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- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Rear garden
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