Grove, Grove, Kent

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Distinguished period residence, with origins as far as the 1800s • Set within 3.5 acres of idyllic Kentish countryside, including 2 paddocks, an orchard and wrap around garden • Long, winding driveway leading to a vast hardstanding with parking for multiple vehicles and effortless turning • Elegant reception rooms including Double aspect dining and sitting rooms with striking period fireplaces and log burners • Two double garages, a double car port and large garage/workshop • Exceptional outbuildi

Location: • Nearest Station: Sturry Station • Distance to Station: 3.821075280438526 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 23 Watling Street Canterbury CT1 2UA

Full Description: Set within 3.5 acres of picturesque Kent countryside, this property is a distinguished period home dating back to the 1800s, combining character, modern comfort, and excellent equestrian-style facilities. Surrounded by rolling farmland, it offers a rare balance of privacy, space, and rural charm.<p>Approached via a long private driveway, the property opens onto a substantial hardstanding area with ample parking. An entrance porch leads to a home office, ideal for remote working.</p><p>The dining room and sitting room are both generous in size, featuring double-aspect windows and log burners within period fireplaces, creating bright yet cosy living spaces. The kitchen blends contemporary style with practicality, offering a breakfast bar and integrated appliances for everyday living and entertaining.</p><p>Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack & Jill bathroom, which also has landing access. All rooms enjoy views across the gardens, paddocks, or surrounding countryside.</p><p>The grounds include two paddocks, a wrap-around garden, and a mature apple orchard, all set against breathtaking rural views.</p><p>A range of outbuildings provides excellent versatility, including a double garage, double car port, three stables, tack room, and a substantial garage/workshop. An open barn also benefits from planning permission for a four-bay oak-framed barn with two rooms above (Canterbury City Council ref: CA/26/00455).</p><p>Combining period charm, extensive grounds, and outstanding ancillary buildings, this property is a superb rural residence offering character, privacy, and exceptional lifestyle opportunities in one of Kent's most desirable countryside settings.</p><p></p><h3>What the Owner says:</h3><br />Living at this property offers the best of rural Kent, with beautiful countryside views, exceptional privacy, and a peaceful setting in the hamlet of Grove. Despite its tranquil location, the property remains conveniently close to local amenities and transport links.<br />The area is well served by farm shops, village stores, and traditional butchers, providing excellent local produce and a strong sense of community. Nearby villages cater for everyday needs, while Canterbury offers a wider range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities.<br />Transport connections are excellent, with Canterbury West providing High-Speed services to London St Pancras and Canterbury East offering additional rail links across Kent and into the capital. Easy access to the A2 and M2 makes travel straightforward by road.<br />Families are well catered for, with a choice of respected primary and secondary schools nearby, alongside Canterbury's highly regarded grammar and independent schools.<br />Whether enjoying walks through the surrounding countryside, relaxing in the orchard, or taking advantage of the area's amenities, this property provides a rare combination of rural tranquillity, convenience, and quality of life.<br /><p></p><h3>Room sizes:</h3><ul><li><b>Porch</b></li><li><b>Home Office</b>: 17'9 (5.41m) x 14'1 (4.30m) narrowing to 11'8 (3.56m)</li><li><b>Boot Room</b>: 10'4 x 10'0 (3.15m x 3.05m)</li><li><b>Inner Hall</b></li><li><b>Utility/Cloakroom</b></li><li><b>Kitchen/Breakfast Room</b>: 13'1 x 13'0 (3.99m x 3.97m)</li><li><b>Side Porch</b></li><li><b>Dining Room</b>: 17'8 (5.39m) narrowing to 13'8 (4.17m) x 16'8 (5.08m)</li><li><b>Sitting Room</b>: 18'6 x 13'8 (5.64m x 4.17m)</li><li><b>Study Area</b></li><li><b>Loft Space</b>: 17'9 x 3'2 (5.41m x 0.97m)</li><li><b>Landing</b></li><li><b>Principal Bedroom</b>: 13'3 x 11'2 (4.04m x 3.41m)</li><li><b>En Suite Shower Room</b></li><li><b>Bedroom 4</b>: 13'4 x 10'9 (4.07m x 3.28m)</li><li><b>Bedroom 5</b>: 13'4 x 9'0 (4.07m x 2.75m)</li><li><b>Bedroom 2</b>: 13'5 x 13'4 (4.09m x 4.07m)</li><li><b>Jack & Jill Shower Room</b></li></ul><ul><li><b>Bedroom 3</b>: 14'2 (4.32m) narrowing to 12'5 (3.79m) x 10'7 (3.23m)</li><li><b>Jack & Jill Bathroom</b>: 10'9 x 6'8 (3.28m x 2.03m)</li><li><b>Double Garage</b>: 21'9 x 20'5 (6.63m x 6.23m)</li><li><b>Double Car Port</b></li><li><b>Stable 3</b>: 12'9 x 12'8 (3.89m x 3.86m)</li><li><b>Barn</b>: 29'2 x 27'9 (8.90m x 8.46m)</li><li><b>Tack Room</b>: 12'1 x 6'5 (3.69m x 1.96m)</li><li><b>Garage/Workshop</b>: 31'7 x 18'4 (9.63m x 5.59m)</li><li><b>Stable 1</b>: 12'0 x 11'8 (3.66m x 3.56m)</li><li><b>Stable 2</b>: 12'0 x 11'9 (3.66m x 3.58m)</li><li><b>Garden</b></li><li><b>Driveway</b></li><li><b>Car Park</b></li><li><b>Paddock 1</b></li><li><b>Paddock 2</b></li><li><b>Boiler Room</b>: 10'3 x 7'4 (3.13m x 2.24m)</li><li><b>Store Room</b>: 9'7 x 8'4 (2.92m x 2.54m)</li><li><b>Double Garage</b>: 20'3 x 15'5 (6.18m x 4.70m)</li></ul><p> <br /><i>The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. 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