Bigbury, Harbledown

Bigbury House is one of a few substantial country homes within striking distance of Canterbury, set two miles from the city centre in a peaceful and elevated position with panoramic views over undulating countryside. The house offers a collection of well-proportioned elegant rooms with large picture windows taking in the dramatic views and professionally landscaped gardens, understood to have been designed by renowned landscape architect Ralph Hancock. There is also an annexe, sheltered swimming pool, tennis court and extensive garaging.

The large, welcoming reception hall with original parquet flooring and doors gives access to the generous ground-floor reception rooms. The elegant sitting room has an ornate fireplace surround and an inset wood-burner; oversized bi-fold doors take in the tremendous views and welcome plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The comfortable drawing room also has a fireplace with a stove. Additional living and entertaining space is presented in a semi open-plan layout towards the rear of the ground floor. This includes a formal dining room and a 27ft conservatory with a large ceiling lantern skylight and dual French doors opening to the gardens, with both the dining room and the conservatory adjoining the large social kitchen.

The kitchen was commissioned by the current vendors as an ode to 1920s style with a contemporary twist, and has tiled flooring, fitted Shaker style units and marble worktops, and a breakfast bar. The adjoining larder and pantry provide further space for storage and appliances.

Six well-presented double bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors. The four first-floor bedrooms are accessed from the generous landing. The 23ft principal bedroom has extensive built-in storage and a large en suite bathroom. One further first-floor bedroom is en suite, while this floor also has a family bathroom. On the second floor, two further generous double bedrooms share access to a family shower room.

The Annexe The annexe adjoins the main house, connected via an internal door in the conservatory. Comprising a ground floor sitting room and a kitchen, with a double bedroom and a large bathroom on the first floor, the space is ideal for family members or guests.

This property has 4.7 acres of land.