With superb 360° views over the North Downs, Grade II listed Holbeam stands sentinel in a beautiful countryside location, with its 9 acres of land offering complete privacy and tranquillity. A substantial former oast house, set within a walled courtyard, provides extensive garaging and ancillary accommodation. Properties of this quality and setting rarely see the market.

The accommodation has great integrity with a wealth of original period features, such as the elegant staircase, original fireplaces and exposed timbers. Large sash windows welcome plenty of natural light and offer charming views over the gardens and countryside beyond.

The whole of the roof has recently been replaced and will be guaranteed for 25 years.

The main reception room is the 38ft sitting room with an open fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden. Double doors connect to the light, airy orangery that leads through to a former outhouse, converted to provide a utility, shower room and workshop. The formal dining room catches the morning light and is set opposite the traditional kitchen/breakfast room with space for all the necessary appliances.

The elegant staircase rises to a generous landing, with a principal bedroom with built-in storage and an en suite shower room. There is a family bathroom, a second double bedroom and a further bedroom, currently arranged as an office.

The house has a huge wine cellar with original brick flooring, providing further storage and space for home appliances.

THE ANNEXE The annexe is located on the first floor of a former oast and comprises an impressive open-plan living space with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. There is a sitting area, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and two bedrooms, one of which is on a mezzanine level.

Extensive garaging and storage space is located on the ground floor. The oast roundel provides further storage.

This property has 9 acres of land.

Outside

The property is set in a delightful garden which backs onto open fields and rolling countryside. The garden includes immaculate lawns, peaceful meadows, an orchard, a croquet lawn, paved terracing and a walled garden with well-stocked flowerbeds, paved pathways, a gravel turning circle.

The grounds also include a pond and a large open paddock across the lane.

Situation

Holbeam is situated in a tranquil rural location in the heart of the Kent Downs AONB, to the south of Faversham. Nearby Stalisfield has a local pub and a village hall, while Charing has several local amenities, including shops and a primary school. Further schooling is available in the surrounding villages, including the Ofsted Outstanding-rated Sheldwich Primary School.

Faversham, with its medieval market square, has an Outstanding-rated grammar school and a station providing commuter services to London as well as the High-Speed link to London St Pancras. Nearby road connections include the M2, which is just over 5 miles away.

Canterbury offers cultural interests, an excellent shopping centre, well regarded schools, colleges and two universities. The Faversham Golf Club at Belmont Park is about 2 miles away. The area has good access to the Continent.

Directions

From M2 (Junction 6): Exit and take the A251 Ashford Road south towards Ashford. After 2.8 miles, turn right onto Bagshill Road and continue for 1.75 miles before turning left onto Stalisfield Road. Continue for a mile, then turn right onto Holbeam Road. The property will be on the left after approximately 0.2 mile.