Believed to date from the 1870s, Beauchamps was designed by the renowned Victorian architect George Devey. Noted for his work on country houses and mansions in the late 19th century, Devey used design aspects from earlier centuries to create interesting and quality homes, and worked on many projects commissioned by the Rothschild family. His style is regarded as a forerunner to the Arts & Crafts school of design. Whilst a programme of refurbishment would now be beneficial, the property offers significant potential. The setting is very tranquil, backing on to farmland and Beauchamps Wood, with mature boundaries offering complete seclusion and privacy.

A weather-boarded, gabled extension on the south-eastern aspect houses one of the reception areas and also offers a second entry-point to the property, in addition to a porch to the north-east. There are three further reception rooms on the ground floor, two having fireplaces, with the dining room being centrally situated at the foot of a timber staircase. The kitchen/breakfast room is adjacent, with adjoining pantry storage, and features an ornate fireplace surround with tiled hearth. A conservatory, a bathroom and cloakroom, complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, one with wash basin, as well as a family bathroom and a cloakroom. A second staircase gives access to two attic level bedrooms.

This property has 0.5 acres of land.

Outside

With trees to the boundaries of the wrap-around gardens and open countryside beyond, the property is set in an idyllic haven. There are areas of lawn with meandering pathway, and paving adjoins the house, with a stepped terrace just outside the conservatory benefitting from the south-westerly aspect. Borders and beds contain mature shrubs and climbing plants scramble over a timber archway which leads onto an area of garden featuring a decorative, circular fountain.

A gravelled driveway provides parking and gives access to the detached garage, with a good-sized workshop outbuilding just beyond.

Situation

Nonington is located in the triangle between Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury and enjoys easy access to all three towns via the A2 and the A256, and together they deliver a broad range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. The village's historic setting dates back to the 13th century and amenities include a local church, primary school and cricket club.

The M20 (Junction 11) and the A2 junction at Womenswold give access to the wider motorway network. The High Speed rail service connects Canterbury West to London St Pancras in under an hour. Ashford International, the Port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone are easily accessible. Neighbouring Snowdown has a main line station providing services to London and the Kent coast.

Directions

From Canterbury: Leave on the A2 southbound. Take the exit towards Womenswold/Adisham. At the roundabout turn left onto the B2046 then take the first right turn. Continue on this road, passing through Womenswold and Snowdown. As you drive through Nonington, the road bends to the left and becomes Beauchamps Lane. Continue for 300m, Beauchamps will be found on the left.