4 bedroom detached house for sale

Believed to date back to the early 1700s, this charming double-fronted detached farmhouse stands in approximately 1.8 acres and enjoys a breathtaking backdrop of Ellenden Wood, an impressive expanse of more than 200 acres of dense woodland, designated a Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. The property offers versatile, well-proportioned accommodation and bedrooms arranged over three floors. The upper levels comprise three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a wash room. On the ground floor the living areas include two reception rooms and a spacious 29ft kitchen/breakfast room featuring twin Belfast sinks and traditional butcher's block work surface. The ground floor also benefits from a fourth bedroom or a generous sized study, shower room and cloakroom. Set well back from the road, the house benefits from a generous frontage providing ample off-road parking. The large rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and enjoying a westerly aspect, includes an extensive paved patio, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. To the side of the property lies a paddock of just over one acre accessed via a five-bar gate offering excellent potential for equestrian or recreational use. This unique home is offered with no forward chain and occupies an exceptionally convenient location, just 2.4 miles from the picturesque harbour town of Whitstable and 4.2 miles from the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury.

Entrance Hall
Front entrance door.

Lounge 14' 6 x 13' 2 (4.42m x 4.02m)
Fireplace. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters. Stairs to first floor. Door to kitchen.

Sitting Room 13' 6 x 11' 4 (4.12m x 3.46m)
Bay window to front overlooking garden. Vertical radiator. Understairs cupboard. Double French doors to side giving access to garden.

Study/Bedroom 4 12' 5 x 6' 3 (3.79m x 1.91m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Window to side. Vaulted ceiling with Velux window.

Shower Room 6' 11 x 3' 10 plus 4'9 x 2'10 (2.11m x 1.17m)
Suite in white comprising double shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Partially tiled walls. Heated chrome towel rail. Frosted window to side.

Kitchen/Diner 29' 4 x 7' 9 (8.95m x 2.37m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Twin Belfast sink unit. Butchers block work surfaces. Range style cooker with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Plumbing for washing machine. Integrated dishwasher. Ideal combination gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Door providing access to rear garden.

Side Lobby
Door to front. Window to rear. Door to cloakroom.

Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Window to side.

Landing
Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 1 13' 3 x 12' 11 (4.04m x 3.94m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Cast iron fireplace. Beamed ceilings. Downlighters. Door to Jack and Jill wash room.

Jack & Jill Wash Room
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC and concealed cistern. Downlighter.

Bedroom 2 13' 8 x 11' 2 (4.17m x 3.41m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters. Door to Jack & Jill wash room. Cast iron fireplace. Beamed ceilings.

Second Floor Landing
Window to rear.

Bedroom 3 10' 8 x 10' 0 (3.26m x 3.05m)
Dormer window to front and side overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters.

Bathroom 10' 0 x 6' 6 (3.05m x 1.99m)
Suite in white comprising double ended bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Radiator. Dormer window to front. Partially tiled walls. Downlighters.

Front Garden
Mainly laid to lawn. Large driveway with turning area and extending to the side of the property.

Rear Garden
Mainly laid to lawn. Large paved patio area. Timber shed. Side access. enclosed with fencing.

Meadow
Enclosed by fencing and hedges. Mainly laid to lawn. Mature trees.

Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

Heating
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in the Kitchen and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2025/2026 is £2,815.08.

Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.

Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 26th December 2025