This charming Grade II listed property is an absolute delight and is on the market for the first time in many years, having provided a comfortable and attractive family home for the current occupants.

The property is situated within the small village of Patrixbourne, which is in a beautiful conservation area surrounded by unspoilt countryside and with easy access to footpaths through fields, woods and along the Nailbourne stream. There is also a large village recreation field in the centre of the village which is very useful for dog walking (not visible from the road).

On entering the property, you will be struck by the size of the accommodation, which has an abundance of period features, including beams and large fireplaces. The exterior is hung with traditional Kent peg tiles. Built in the 17th century, part of this pretty property was used as the village shop until the mid-20th century, and was accessed through a door in the library.

As you enter the house through the front door, there is a small lobby with a downstairs cloakroom, and from here you walk through into a large hallway with exposed beams. To the right is a study/home office with extensive shelving and cupboards.

In the hallway, the formal dining room is visible through open beams and has wooden flooring and a large fireplace. From here you go through to the kitchen which has a lovely country home feel, with beautiful hand-made wooden cupboards and granite work surfaces. The kitchen has plenty of storage, a double oven and a gas hob and a recessed area which houses the fridge. On the other side of the central peninsular is the breakfast room with double aspect windows streaming the light in on summer days and with a large log burner set into the fireplace.

Through the kitchen is a large utility room with tiled floor, with plenty of storage and a back door which leads to the garden.

The living area is a light room during the day, yet a cosy country sitting room with a large fireplace and log burner for cosy evenings. This spacious room also incorporates the library, with floor-to-ceiling shelving, large window and a side door access.

Upstairs there are two separate areas of landing, one with a large linen cupboard, leading to the five bedrooms, four of which are doubles and one single, some with fitted cupboards and feature fireplaces.

The main bedroom has double aspect windows and fitted wardrobes with an ensuite bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The family bathroom has a bath and handheld shower.

Outside is a delightful mature garden which is fully enclosed and has plenty of walkways made from natural materials, lawned area and mature shrubs and trees. There is side access from the front of the house and a couple of secluded private areas to enjoy some shade. To the side of the house is an attractive shed with electricity supply and large cupboards.

At the rear of the garden is the small double garage with electricity supply and in front of which is parking for two cars.

The current occupier has lived in the property for 15 years.

The heating is gas central heating and the boiler is about six years old. There is mains drainage

Patrixbourne is a delightful hamlet to the South of Canterbury, surrounded by farmland and countryside, offering extensive walking, cycling and riding. The nearby village of Bridge has a comprehensive range of shops, pubs and restaurants and a highly regarded primary school. The adjacent village of Bekesbourne has a mainline train station with services to London.

The Cathedral City of Canterbury provides comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities and an impressive selection of schools, colleges and Universities. Canterbury West station offers High-Speed services to London St. Pancras with a journey time of just under the hour