4 bedroom detached house in Waltham, Canterbury, Kent

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Located in the rural hamlet of Waltham about six miles from Canterbury is this charming 16th century Grade II Listed farm house, set amid delightful mature gardens. As well as being a gorgeous family home the property boasts extremely versatile accommodation and a well-equipped detached office. Set well back from the road the house has instant kerb appeal from the moment you walk through the wrought iron gate and up the brick edged pathway to the period front door. With its immaculate white exterior, casement windows and chimney stacks it oozes historical character even before you cross the threshold and, once inside, wonderful features from a bygone era can be found everywhere you look. These include exposed ceiling and wall beams, fascinating fireplaces, terracotta tiled flooring in the hall and many of the downstairs rooms as well as period doors with wrought iron door furniture. At the same time the property is very bright with numerous windows providing plenty of natural light. There is a cosy, dual aspect sitting room with a vast inglenook fireplace incorporating a brick patterned inset fire surround and a log burner as well as a charming bay window. It leads to a delightful inner vestibule and the contemporary, well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast area. This has solid wood grey and soft pink painted units, a tiled recess with space for a range style cooker and plenty of room for a central table and chairs. A door leads to a rear lobby with a cupboard hiding the fridge freezer, a large larder cupboard and a cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast area has a wide archway leading to the stunning dining/family area that has a veritable wall of windows and French doors to the beautifully maintained rear garden. It is ideal for entertaining on more formal occasions and for family celebrations. The large triple aspect, light and bright drawing room is delightful with the unique fireplace as a fascinating focal point with its half domed brick surround and log burner. It has an internal door to a well fitted utility room/kitchen with space for a range style cooker, contemporary grey units, a breakfast bar and an enclosed cupboard housing washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a ground floor bathroom, a door to the garden and stairs to the first floor. Here you will find a dual aspect study with large fitted cupboards, hand built shutters on the windows and door to the double bedroom with lovely views across the field. Up the main staircase on the first floor is a family shower room with double width cubicle, a walk in dressing/laundry room and three double bedrooms with delightful views over the garden. These include the dual aspect impressive main bedroom with a wall of beautifully fitted wardrobes and an en-suite that has a bath and separate shower plus separate access from the landing. At the front of the property there are two driveways, the main one providing parking for multiple vehicles as well as large lawns flanking the central path with well stocked cottage style mixed herbaceous borders, providing a spectacular show right through the spring and summer . There is also a separate building that is currently used as an office with lighting, electrics and built-in shelving plus an internal door to the garage and storage area. Another outbuilding has fascinating arched double glazed windows and could make an excellent potting shed, log store or ‘man cave’. The southwest facing rear garden gets the sunshine for most of the day. It features the original well, large lawns as well as charming circular gravel patios for outdoor entertaining.

“We moved here about five years ago because we loved the house and the surroundings. At the time other family members were living with us but that is no longer the case, so we feel it is time to downsize. Although we are in the country there is a bus service that goes through Waltham and there are wonderful places to go for walks. We are not far from the Compasses pub in Crundale, while near Petham there is the Chequers or the excellent Granville pub and restaurant as well as the useful farm shop in Lower Hardres. A good primary school is available in Petham.

We are not far from Canterbury with its historic buildings, high street stores and individual shops, theatres, excellent state and private schools, universities, bars and restaurants as well as the mainline stations and high speed rail to London that can whisk you to London in under an hour. Alternatively, you can drive to Ashford International where the high speed train time to St Pancras is 36 minutes. It is also easy to get to the Channel Tunnel and Dover docks for trips to the Continent."

Important information

This is a Freehold property.