LOT 1 - RUNHAMS FARMHOUSE Under the same ownership for over half a century, this substantial family home combines the original Grade II listed farmhouse with a 1970s wing, which results in an appealing balance of older, heavily timbered character with lighter generously proportioned rooms.

An entrance hall brings together the two wings of the house. The farmhouse has a wonderful wide dining room with a herringbone parquet floor and an inglenook to one end. Adjacent to this, a peaceful room with a brick floor has been used as a family chapel. Beyond the dining room is a butler's pantry and the kitchen/breakfast room. Useful spaces include a boot room, utility/laundry and pantry.

In addition to these wonderful, characterful rooms, the comparatively modern wing of the house was designed with entertaining in mind, having a beautifully proportioned drawing room and adjoining library. A study lies beyond. Herringbone parquet flooring and tall windows make for elegant rooms flooded with light.

Stairs from the hall rise to two bedrooms, the principal having a dressing room and an adjacent bathroom. The second bedroom has an en suite bathroom.

Four additional bedrooms in the older part of the house are approached by two further staircases allowing flexibility. Two of the bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, and an interconnecting sitting room leads to a further range of rooms, including a kitchen/dining room and a family bathroom; this space has been used as a self- contained flat.

AGENT'S NOTES a) Runhams Farm enjoys a right of way over neighbouring land, providing access to the paddock. b) Available as a whole or in 3 Lots. Lots 2 and 3 will not be sold before Lot 1

This property has 2.47 acres of land.

Outside

Runhams Farm House is approached though a pair of wrought iron gates opening to a tree-lined drive which leads to the house and garaging. The triple garage has useful store rooms to the rear

The gardens behind the house and adjacent to Oast Cottage are laid to lawn, stretching down towards a swimming pool, now in a state of disrepair.

To the front of the house is a sunken rose garden and terrace. A paddock adjoins the garden. In all about 2.47 acres.

Situation

Harrietsham is within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering ample opportunities for cycling, walking and riding. Everyday amenities include a Co-op, M&S food hall at the service station, doctor's surgery and a railway station with London links. Additional facilities are available in nearby Lenham, Headcorn and the county town of Maidstone.

Transport links are excellent, with M20 just under 5 miles distant. Nearby schools include state grammars in Maidstone and Sutton Valence Independent School.

Directions

From M20 (Junction 9): Exit and follow signs for the A20 for just over 9 miles before turning left onto Faversham Road and proceeding along the High Street and Headcorn Road. Continue onto Sandway Road and after 0.8 mile, turn left onto Runham Lane, where the property will be found on the left.