Denstroude Lane, Denstroude, Canterbury, Kent

With magnificent countryside views in an AONB sits this charming family home, surrounded by 7.66 acres of gardens and fields, adjacent to the protected Ellenden Woods. A private drive leads to a large parking area, gated inner drive and attractive front door that opens into the hallway of this beautifully presented home. Open archways lead to spacious dining area, and beyond to the kitchen, sitting and conservatory areas, all with stunning countryside views. The contemporary kitchen includes a pantry and attractive units with granite worktops housing built in and stand-alone appliances. The sitting area features a modern log burner, while the dual aspect conservatory area has a vast skylight and French doors to the rear terrace. A separate area that could easily become self-contained annexe includes a shower room, utility room and a fifth bedroom/music room with independent access to the drive. Off the hall is another double bedroom with en-suite Jack and Jill shower room, and a beautifully fitted office/study with French doors to a charming walled courtyard garden.

An oak staircase leads to the landing dominated by a huge picture window, providing more spectacular views. It includes a library/seating area and access to the family bathroom and three large double bedrooms including a dual aspect bedroom with fitted cupboards that could easily incorporate ensuite facilities, a central bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and glazed doors to a delightful balcony, and a third bedroom with fitted wardrobes and eaves storage.

Outside there are charming seating areas on the large block paved terrace and in the sheltered courtyard garden while much of the rest is laid to lawn interspersed with trees, rose beds and shrubs. There is a large barn, a second barn needing renovating or replacing, a garden shed, wood store and a vegetable garden as well as the approximately six acre wild flower field.

What the Owner says:

This has been a wonderful family home for the past 26 years. We love the peace and tranquility but we are not isolated as we have neighbours nearby and Blean village is not far, while Canterbury West station is a 10 minute drive. We have renovated our lovely home to become the enchanting place you see today and we hope new owners will appreciate not only the house but also the wide variety of local flora and fauna.

Blean includes a convenience store, an Outstanding primary school, a village hall and the Hare pub. Kent University and two public schools are nearby while Canterbury features historical buildings, high street stores and individual shops, bars and restaurants, two theatres, grammar schools and The Kings School. There are two stations including Canterbury West where fast trains to London take less than an hour. Alternatively Whitstable with its shops, harbour and famous oysters is a 10 minutes’ drive.