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- Character Grade II Listed Fully Renovated Farmhouse
- Idyllic Semi-Rural Location
- Quality Fixtures and Fittings
- Extensive Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room
- 4 Double Bedrooms Two with Ensuite Facilities
- Delightful Orangery
- Triple Garage with Resin Drive
- Landscaped Private Gardens
A beautiful Grade II Listed farmhouse, renovated to a high standard while incorporating period charm with modern amenities set on a small farmstead on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Canterbury. EPC Rating: D
Situation
The property is well situated being a little over two miles Southeast of Canterbury in the semi-rural location of Bekesbourne, surrounded by countryside, popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Close by is Scotland Hills golf and driving range, Canterbury Lawn Tennis Club and Polo Farm Sport Club offering excellent facilities including gym, tennis, hockey, cricket and croquet. A café, veterinary practice and art gallery will be found at Chalkpit Farm, whilst Bekesbourne railway station, with links to London Victoria, is conveniently located and the nearby villages of Bridge, Littlebourne and Sturry further cater well for one’s everyday needs.
Junior Kings School will be found nearby at Sturry whilst a wide selection of educational facilities will be found within Canterbury itself, offering a superb choice of independent and grammar schools plus two Universities. The historic cathedral city of Canterbury with its interesting mix of cultural, shopping and recreational facilities is not only famous for its Cathedral and medieval streets, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
The Property
Orchard House is an imposing Grade II Listed detached period farmhouse, having been completely renovated to a high standard in 2014 by the respected local developers, Graham Oates Associates.
The property comprises of a wide entrance hall with oak flooring, elegant double aspect drawing room, a sitting room with stone feature fireplace while a sympathetically constructed extension added to the rear offers an Impressive open-plan kitchen/family/dining room with bespoke oak painted 'Thoroughly Wood' kitchen, Neff appliances, central island with induction hob, granite work surfaces, limestone flooring, dual open feature fireplace with woodburner and quality crafted French doors that open to the sun terraces. A picturesque orangery, extensively fitted spacious laundry room and separate WC complete the accommodation on the ground floor.
On the first floor is a fabulous master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom with marble tiling. Bedroom two also has a stylish en suite shower room while there are two further double bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom.
- Entrance Hall
- Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room28' 10'' x 21' 1'' (8.78m x 6.42m)
- Drawing Room23' 7'' x 13' 10'' (7.18m x 4.21m)
- Sitting Room14' 5'' x 13' 9'' (4.39m x 4.19m)
- Orangery19' 8'' x 6' 11'' (5.99m x 2.11m)
- Laundry Room15' 7'' x 10' 9'' (4.75m x 3.27m)
- Cloakroom
- First Floor Landing
- Master Bedroom18' 4'' x 12' 8'' (5.58m x 3.86m)
- Master En-suite10' 4'' x 9' 5'' (3.17m x 2.88m)
- Bedroom Two13' 11'' x 11' 0'' (4.24m x 3.35m)
- En-suite8' 11'' x 4' 0'' (2.74m x 1.24m)
- Bedroom Three13' 7'' x 9' 4'' (4.14m x 2.84m)
- Bathroom10' 0'' x 8' 9'' (3.05m x 2.68m)
- Bedroom Four10' 3'' x 10' 1'' (3.12m x 3.07m)
- Triple Garage28' 3'' x 18' 1'' (8.60m x 5.51m)
- Services
Services include; Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil central heating, incorporating under floor heating, water softener, water pump, triple water filter, Broadband, Satellite, multi zoned interior alarm system and EV charger.
- Outside
The landscaped gardens are mainly laid to neat lawn and sweep elegantly around the Farmhouse with Sandstone sun terraces offering several beautiful areas in which to enjoy the idyllic surroundings. To the side of the property are large timber electronic gates that open onto a large resin driveway, leading to a triple detached garage, all enclosed by a wall, fence and mixed tree boundary.