Red Tiles was designed by eminent Victorian architect George Devey. Listed Grade II the house offers over 3,000 sq ft of light-filled and spacious accommodation. Dating from the 1870s, the property is architecturally very fine with a strong influence from the Elizabethan era. Ornate chimneys and patterned brick work juxtapose with ragstone and mellow red brick to produce a house of unique character. Inside there are a variety of original details, combined with high quality bespoke fittings.

The 26ft drawing room is double aspect, with windows to the front and rear, and has a fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. Further reception rooms comprise a comfortable snug with an adjoining study together with a formal dining room.

To the rear there is a generous and bright kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has modern Shaker-style units, granite worktops, a central island and a range cooker; two sets of French doors welcome plenty of natural light into the space.

The first floor has five double bedrooms, including the substantial principal bedroom with its en suite shower room. One further bedroom is also en suite; there is a family bathroom on the first floor and a further shower room on the ground floor.

This property has 1.75 acres of land.

Outside

To the front of the property there is a paved driveway and a path to the front entrance. The driveway has parking space for several vehicles and leads to the detached double garage. There is planning consent in place to demolish the current garage and erect a double carport. Details can be found on Dover District Council’s planning portal under reference 21/01854.

The front garden is laid to lawn, with a variety of shrubs and flowerbeds. To the rear, the garden includes a large paved terrace, rolling lawns and a fenced pool area, with paved terracing, a heated swimming pool and a brick-built summer house.

Above the garden is a lightly wooded area with views over the garden and a unique circular thatched gazebo. The garden and grounds also include a stable block. There is a pleasant outlook to the rear over adjoining farmland

Situation

Nonington is a charming village located in the triangle between Canterbury, Sandwich and Dover, and enjoys easy access to all three towns via the A2 and A256, and together they deliver a broad range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. Nearby Canterbury offers excellent schools in both private and state sectors, including The King’s Schools, St Edmund’s School and the Simon Langton grammar schools.

The High Speed rail service connects Canterbury West to London St Pancras in under an hour. The Port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone are easily accessible. Neighbouring Snowdown has a mainline station providing regular services to London and the Kent coast.

Directions

From Canterbury: Leave on the A2 towards Dover and after 4 miles, take the exit for Womenswold/Snowdown/Adisham/ Nonington. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the B2046/Adisham Road. Take the first turning on the right and continue for 2 miles, before taking the first exit at the roundabout. The property will be found on the right-hand side.